If you work for the Canadian Post, you're eligible to take advantage of government rates at hundreds of hotels across Canada. Participating hotels offer fixed-rate discounts, many at significant savings over normal rates. Canada's Public Works and Government Services department offers a searchable directory of participating hotels. Make sure you mention your employer when making reservations, and don't forget to bring your government employee identification card when checking in at your hotel.
The Lonsdale Quay Hotel in North Vancouver, British Columbia, offers a special discounted rate for government employees. As of June 2010, the nightly rate was $139 Canadian for a standard room. Standard rooms feature two queen beds, high speed Internet access, cable television, granite countertops and limited harbor or mountain views. Guests can enjoy a cocktail at the Lonsdale's Mix Lounge, work out in the fitness center or play a game of badminton. Set on the waterfront, the Lonsdale Quay offers a prime location above the city market with more than 90 dining and shopping options, including boutiques, coffee shops, international cuisine and entertainment.
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates Court
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M3K7
604-986-6111
lonsdalequayhotel.com
Located in an historic 1914 building in downtown Calgary, Alberta, the Fairmont Palliser offers discounted rates of $199 Canadian per night, as of June 16, 2010. The Fairmont Palliser features an indoor pool, hot tub and health club with day spa. Dine at the Rimrock, which serves a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner, and specializes in prime rib. Guest rooms include cable television with pay-per-view movies and Sony Playstations, bathrobes, down comforters and cordless phones. The Fairmont is connected to the Telus Convention Centre through a skywalk.
The Fairmont Palliser
133 9th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P2M3
403-262-1234
fairmont.com
Winnipeg, Manitoba's Norwood Hotel offers a discounted nightly rate of $106 Canadian, as of June 16, 2010. Located near downtown, the Norwood Hotel features on-site dining and live entertainment at the Jolly Friar Café and the Wood Tavern and Grill, room service, a business center and high speed Internet access. Rooms offer cable television, coffee makers, phones with data ports and complimentary morning newspapers. Some rooms also include refrigerators and king-size beds.
Norwood Hotel
112 Marion Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H0T1
204-233-4475
norwood-hotel.com
Postal workers visiting Ottawa, Ontario, take advantage of discounted rates at the Chimo Hotel. As of June 16, 2010, discounted rates were $116 Canadian. Located near downtown Ottawa, The Chimo Hotel is close to attractions such as Parliament Hill, St. Laurent Shopping Center and the Casino du Lac Leamy. Guest rooms feature cable television, pay-per-view movies, wireless Internet access, a coffee maker and mini-refrigerators. Exercise in the hotel's fitness center, complete with lifeguard-monitored indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Eat breakfast at Quincy's Restaurant or relax with a drink and some pub fare at Clancy's Pub and Eatery. Room service is available.
Chimo Hotel
1199 Joseph Cyr Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1J7T4
613-744-1060
chimohotel.com
