Empress Victoria
The Empress Victoria Resort is located in Victoria, British Columbia and is built in classic Victorian style. The largest hotel in the city, the Empress Victoria features multiple restaurants with local cuisine, a short walk to whale watching safaris and cultural exhibits and gardens on locations. The hotel will be one of the final destinations for the Olympic Torch before the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. The hotel is located a short drive from the 18-hole championship Royal Colwood Golf Club.
Empress Victoria
721 Government St.
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada
V8W1W5
(866) 540-4429
http://www.fairmont.com/empress
Royal York
The Fairmont Royal York, located in Toronto, is a luxury hotel located in the largest metropolitan area in Canada. It is located in the heart of downtown, adjacent to the city's entertainment and financial districts and the Rosedale Golf Club. The hotel also features a fully stocked meeting center and conference room. It was built in 1929 and features 28 floors, nine restaurants and over 1,600 rooms, each with an individual shower or bath.
Royal York
100 Front St. W
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
M5J1E3
(866) 540-4489
http://www.fairmont.com/royalyork/
Chateau Frontenac
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Quebec, the Chateau Frontenac was opened in 1893 as the sister hotel of the one at Banff Springs. It was named after the 17th century governor of the region and housed Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill during 1943's Quebec Conference. It is built near the historic site of the Plains of Abraham and stands looking over the St. Lawerence River. Named one of the world's top 100 hotels, the Chateau Frontenac features more than 1,000 rooms with hundreds of deluxe suites and two and three bedroom accommodations. It is located across the street from the King Valley Golf Club.
Chateau Frontenac
1 rue des Carrières
Québec, Quebec
Canada
G1R 4P5
(866) 540-4460
http://www.fairmont.com/frontenac
Banff Springs
Located in Banff, Alberta, the Banff Springs Hotel was built in the 1880s as a railway hotel. It is located in the Rocky Mountains at the Bow Falls and near to the area's thermal springs. The hotel features the world-famous Banff Springs Golf Course and is located along Willow Stream. The hotel boasts a 38,000 square foot spa, waterfall pools and world-renowned skiing, as well as over 1,000 rooms for guests and visitors.
Banff Springs
405 Spray Ave.
Banff, Alberta
Canada
T1L1J4
(866) 540-4406
http://www.fairmont.com/banffsprings/
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