The world's second largest country by land mass, Canada has a population of approximately 33 million. Canada offers tourists outdoor activities, attractions and treasured landmarks. Some Canadian hotels are renowned for their originality, and offer their guests a memorable holiday.
Located in Canada's capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, Fairmont Chateau Laurier is a limestone building with a copper roof, reminiscent of a French chateau. The hotel is situated between Parliament Hill, the Ottawa River, the Congress Center and Byward Market. Fairmont Chateau Laurier has also been featured in two movies and its guest list has consisted of several famous names such as Shirley Temple and Nelson Mandela. There are 429 guest rooms, including 8 rooms designed for the physically challenged. Guests can choose from the Fairmont Room, Fairmont With View, or the Deluxe Room. Fairmont Gold rooms and suites are also available on a separate floor with a private lounge and upscale services and amenities such as a full marble bathroom, overnight shoeshine, and daily newspaper delivery, in addition to a host of more traditional amenities.
1 Rideau Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
Canada
613-241-1414
fairmont.com
Hotel de Glace in Quebec, Canada, opened in 2001. A hotel constructed completely of ice and snow, it opens its doors to guests from early January to late March. Before guests stay the night, they attend a briefing explaining the equipment they will need and how to use it. Hotel de Glace has 36 rooms and themed suites: the standard rooms offer 1, 2 or 3 queen beds, while the themed suites contain ice sculptures and have a log fireplace, or a private spa and fireplace. Beds are made with a solid ice base and have a wooden box spring and mattress on top. When evening arrives, guests can look forward to the arrival of their arctic sleeping bags.
Hotel de Glace
9300 rue de la Faune
Quebec, QC G1G 4G4
Canada
418-875-4522
icehotel-canada.com
Also known as The Castle in the Rockies, the Fairmont Banff Springs is designed after a Scottish Baronial castle. This hotel is located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. There are 768 guest rooms available in different styles. Fairmont Rooms offer a king or queen bed, or two twin beds. Fairmont Viewside Rooms are similar, but have a view of either Bow Valley or Spray Valley. Common amenities include cable television, high-speed Internet and coffeemaker. Air-conditioning is available on request. For those guests requiring more, there are Fairmont Gold rooms and suites, with a private floor and reception area as well as upscale amenities.
Fairmont Banff Springs
405 Spray Avenue
Banff, AB T1L 1J4
Canada
403-762-2211
fairmont.com
