The film is dedicated to "Hemshaw and Jasway who galloped valiantly in the service of the film". The horses Hemshaw and Jasway were killed by a freak lightning strike some weeks after filming was complete.
The Montana Kid mocks the RCMP numerous times throughout the film. This is ironic, considering Paul Gross (who plays the Montana Kid) was famous for playing Benton Fraser, the RCMP officer on Due South (1994).
Paul Gross had hair extensions in to get his lush locks. It was his idea that the character should have long hair. In an interview he said it was great for a day but then he kept ending up with hair in his food.
Sean's hand-written will is comprised of word-for-word excerpts from George Washington's will, including the word "Imprimis" (from Latin, meaning "Firstly").