The iconic Fairmont Empress Hotel is a staple of any visit to Victoria, BC, whether it’s taking a photo in front of the famed facade, having afternoon tea, visiting the spa or staying overnight in the century old grande dame. The stately property recently changed ownership and the new owners have set about to renew…
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Friday Farewell – Bengal Lounge at Fairmont Empress
Not a usual Friday Find, because the Bengal Lounge at the Fairmont Empress Hotel has been around since the 60’s but rather a farewell since it will be closing its doors tomorrow, April 30th. The iconic space began as a reading and writing room before becoming the Coronet Lounge, Victoria’s first cocktail bar in the…
Wake Up With Fairmont
I’m a big fan of Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, and here in the Pacific Northwest we’re blessed to have an abundance of properties to choose from; in Vancouver we have The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Fairmont Waterfront, Fairmont Pacific Rim, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport, in Victoria there’s The Fairmont Empress and in Seattle, The Fairmont…
On Ice at The Fairmont Empress
Victoria is known for its Christmas celebrations, the whole of downtown lights up for the season and The Fairmont Empress is always the heart of the festivities. This year, the iconic hotel is adding a new festive feature with the addition of a skating rink on the hotel’s front lawn overlooking Victoria Harbour. From November…
Winemaker’s Dinner at The Fairmont Empress
This Friday, July 11th, The Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria will welcome renowned artist Robert Bateman and Summerhill Pyramid Winery for a 5-course winemaker’s dinner. Benefitting the Robert Bateman Centre’s education program the dinner will offer guests the first opportunity to sample Summerhill’s new organic 2010 vintage “Grasslands” red wines. The collection of three 100% organic…
Pink Days In Bloom at The Fairmont Empress
This Sunday, June 8th, The Fairmont Empress goes pink as part of a Coast to Coast fundraiser. Originating in Newfoundland & Labrador, Pink Days In Bloom is a one day only fundraising event for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation- BC / Yukon. The famed Fairmont Empress Afternoon Tea is turning pink for the afternoon and…
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver celebrates its history in The Roof Restaurant
This year, Vancouver’s Castle In The City, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver turns 75 and the grande dame is getting a $12million dollar lobby renovation to celebrate. The heritage designated hotel will be revived with a new aura of luxury when the upgrades are completed later this year. To coincide with the renovations and anniversary, the…