Fairmont Hotels & Resorts – Iconic Canadian Heritage

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts – Iconic Canadian Heritage

Relive Canada’s authentic heritage by experiencing Fairmont’s collection of hotels and resorts, many of which have played a central role in the development of Canadian cities and communities.

Relive Fairmont’s Canadian heritage by experiencing its collection of fabled castles, secluded lodges, storied meeting places and modern retreats that have hosted the rich and famous, kings and queens, and stars of the stage and screen. While there, learn how these iconic properties - built in spectacularly situated areas, and surrounded by dramatic scenery - have played an integral role in the development of Canadian cities.

Visit the European inspired The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, nestled amidst the Rocky Mountains on the shores of the world’s most famous emerald glacier lake. Ask about the ghosts that still haunt the The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, the renowned "Castle in the Rockies", a National Historical Site located in the heart of Banff National Park.  Wake up to elk on your lawn amid the Rockies’ elemental beauty at the venerable The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, built nearly a century ago and now spreading across 365 hectares fronting picturesque Lake Boisvert. Take afternoon high tea at The Fairmont Empress, majestically overlooking Victoria's sparkling Inner Harbour. Peruse designer shops including the flagship Louis Vuitton boutique in the lobby of the castle in the heart of the city that is the historic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Explore the turrets reminiscent of a French estate in Ottawa’s landmark Fairmont Château Laurier, located in the heart of Canada’s capital next door to the Parliament Buildings. Luxuriate amid the ornate furnishings and crystal chandeliers of Toronto’s landmark hotel, The Fairmont Royal York, setting for Hollywood movies. Retreat to the rugged beauty and rustic elegance of the red cedar log Fairmont Le Château Montebello, nestled in the tranquil Quebec countryside. Stay where legends like Joan Crawford, Mikhail Baryshnikov and John Lennon slept at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal's distinguished luxury hotel. Or reach the romantic heart of Old Québec at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, which proudly commands the ramparts of North America’s only fortress city high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River.

At every Fairmont hotel or resort,  enjoy hospitality excellence in the very best setting a destination has to offer.

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Luxury. Glamour. Heritage

Across Canada

Year-round

  • Savour the historic grandeur of Canada’s legendary railway hotels
  • Spoil yourself  with the 38,000 square feet of a refurbished European-style spa
  • Get a glimpse back in time with all the modern conveniences and services
  • Experience the quiet charm of Quebec's countryside and the luxury of a world-class resort
  • Stay in a refurbished 19th century hotel in the heart of the historic part of Quebec City
  • Choose from an intriguing lineup of activities, including seaside golf, whale watching, sea kayaking and scuba diving
  • Stay where Katherine Hepburn, Bing Crosby, Barbra Streisand and Harrison Ford have slept
  • Once you check in, be sure to ask your concierge for suggestions on the best sights and sounds to explore in the city or resort area.
  • Castles of the North: Canada’s Grand Hotels, edited by Barbara Chisholm
  • From Telegrapher to Titan: The Life of William C. Van Horne, by Valerie Knowles
  • Hiking boots and a tuxedo and ball gown