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FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE ALBERTA Whitehorn Suite CONNECTING YOU TO THE BEST OF LAKE LOUISE Lakeview Lounge However you define “adventure,” you’ll find it in the heart of Banff National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. For more than a century, we’ve been welcoming outdoor enthusiasts with a plethora of unforgettable year-round activities accessible right from our doorstep. Enjoy world-renowned downhill and cross-country skiing, along with ice skating and snowshoeing in winter or hiking and canoeing in summer. And prepare to be dazzled by the Credit: Banff & Lake Louise Tourism natural majesty of your surroundings, from the soaring Rocky Mountains to the glistening emerald lake from which we take our name. Add in our sumptuous dining options and the rejuvenating experience of a full-service spa, and you’ll find a perfect balance of timeless elegance in the rugged Canadian wilderness. Grand Lobby CHOOSE YOUR ROOM STAY, AND STAY FIT Elegant and inviting, our 539 guest rooms and suites Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, reflect the natural wonder they’resurrounded by, our Health Club offers: including Lakeview, Mountainview and Signature Suite • State-of-the-art cardiovascular machines selections. • Free weights • Whirlpool and steam room SOME OF OUR UNIQUE FEATURES • Fitness and stretch classes • Accessible within walking distance are skating, Fairmont Fit allows you to stay active during your snowshoeing by day or night, cross-country ski stay by delivering Reebok® workout apparel and trails and horse-drawn sleigh rides footwear directly to your room (available to all Le Club • Close by is dogsledding, downhill skiing, snowboarding, AccorHotels members). tubing, ice walks and snowmobiling • Sunrise and sunset canoe voyages, hiking, mountain WHERE TO WINE AND DINE biking, fishing, whitewater rafting and horseback Seven food & beverage venues—plus 24-hour, excursions in summer in-room dining—offer a wide selection of options: • Our Mountain Adventure Program provides guided interpretive excursions in winter and summer CHATEAU DELI • Brewster Stables Salads, sandwiches, baked goods and more, • Kids Camp program for ages 5–13 to eat in or to go, 24 hours a day ALPINE SOCIAL FAIRMONT GOLD The place to meet, eat and celebrate après any adventure, with local beers and hearty, gourmet Whitehorn Suite Welcome to a world apart. Fairmont Gold, our exclusive comfort food for sharing lifestyle hotel experience, promises unique privileges and discreet, attentive service. Our Fairmont Gold floor LAGO ITALIAN KITCHEN offers the following room selections: Regional Italian specialties with an all-Italian • Fairmont Gold Room wine and drinks menu • Fairmont Gold Lakeview Room LAKEVIEW LOUNGE • Fairmont Gold Junior Suite Light lunches, afternoon tea and evening tapas with a spectacular view • Fairmont Gold Junior Suite Lakeview • Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Suite POPPY BRASSERIE • Fairmont Gold One Bedroom Lakeview Suite À la carte or buffet breakfast (open for dinner in summer) • Fairmont Gold Two Bedroom Lakeview Suite • Fairmont Gold Marquis de Lorne Signature FAIRVIEW BAR AND RESTAURANT Lakeview Suite Fine dining with Rocky Mountain Wild cuisine and locally sourced ingredients • Fairmont Gold Belvedere Lakeview Suite Lakeview Lounge • Fairmont Gold Glacier Lakeview Suite WALLISER STUBE • Fairmont Gold Whitehorn Suite Innovative European alpine cuisine—including authentic Swiss fondue • Fairmont Gold Fairview Suite • Fairmont Gold Tom Wilson Lakeview Suite MEETINGS AND EVENTS FAIRMONT GOLD GUEST ROOM AMENITIES For inspiring corporate functions or milestone family AND FEATURES INCLUDE: events, our breathtaking mountain resort setting • Exclusive floor with private reception and check-in/ provides 3,177 square metres (34,200 square feet) checkout area of indoor event space and 3,250 square metres • Personal concierge service (35,000 square feet) of outdoor event space, all • Access to the private Fairmont Gold lounge, with equipped with the latest multimedia technology. Our complimentary breakfast, snacks and beverages dedicated team of professionals will help you plan, throughout the day and an evening honour bar service organize and execute your event with exceptional service and imaginative menus. Credit: Banff & Lake Louise Tourism RESTORE YOUR ENERGY AT OUR SPA Welcome to our tranquil oasis at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Allow our team of spa therapists to take you on a journey of blissful indulgence with premium quality ingredients. Backed by their expert knowledge, outstanding technique and gentle character, our team of professionals specialize in more than 20 treatments and services. From a relaxing foot massage to a luxurious body scrub and facial, treatments are designed to soothe and revitalize the mind and body. Plan your visit after a day of mountain adventure and emerge feeling refreshed and ready to embrace whole-body wellness. Grand Lobby CAPACITY CHART OVERALL DIMENSIONS SQUARE HEIGHT CAPACITIES BOARD- CLASS- ROUNDS ROUNDS YOGA FEET METRES FEET METRES FEET METRES ROOM ROOM THEATRE U-SHAPE RECEPTION OF 8 OF 10 MATS MOUNT TEMPLE WING MOUNT TEMPLE 123' x 72' 37.5 x 21.9 8,856 823 21.5 6.5 – 450 850 – 750 568 600 128 BALLROOM MOUNT TEMPLE 83' x 72' 25.3 x 22 5,976 555 21.5 6.5 – 288 576 88 325 384 390 90 BALLROOM A&B OR B&C MOUNT TEMPLE 40' x 72' 12.2 x 21.9 2,880 268 21.5 6.5 – 144 242 45 200 144 150 52 BALLROOM A, B OR C HERITAGE HALL 93' x 39' 28.3 x 12 2,790 259 21.5 6.5 – – – – 610 – – – BEEHIVE TRAIL ROOM 29' x 28' 9 x 8.5 676 63 9.4 3 24 32 60 20 60 32 40 10 LAKESHORE TRAIL ROOM 29' x 34' 8.5 x 10.4 884 82 9.4 3 28 48 80 26 80 48 60 15 BEEHIVE & LAKESHORE 62' x 29' 19 x 8.8 1,560 145 9.4 3 52 72 136 44 150 96 100 30 PLAIN OF SIX GLACIERS 29' x 34' 8.5 x 10.4 884 82 10 3 28 48 80 26 80 48 60 10 TRAIL ROOM SADDLEBACK TRAIL ROOM 29' x 28' 9 x 8.5 676 63 10 3 24 32 60 20 60 32 40 15 PLAIN OF SIX & 62' x 29' 19 x 8.8 1,560 145 10 3 52 72 136 44 150 96 100 30 SADDLEBACK PARKER ROOM 26' x 21' 7.9 x 6.4 525 49 9.4 3 20 32 40 20 30 32 30 6 MOLLISON ROOM 21' x 20' 6.4 x 6.1 420 39 9.4 3 16 18 32 16 30 24 20 4 MAIN BUILDING VICTORIA BALLROOM 127' x 50' 38.7 x 15.2 6,000 557 18 5.5 – 350 650 – 500 320 370 88 VICTORIA FOYER 39' x 41' 11.8 x 12.5 1,599 149 – – – – – – 120 – – – VICTORIA TERRACE 120' x 20' 36.6 x 6.1 2,400 223 – – – – – – 250 – – – LAKEVIEW TERRACE 249' x 131' 75.9 x 39.9 32,619 3,030 – – – – – – 350 – – – SUN ROOM 41' x 43' 12.5 x 13.1 900 84 15 4.5 32 70 126 28 120 64 70 18 CAPTAIN’S ROOM 21' x 11' 6.4 x 3.4 231 21 9 3 12 – 16 – 16 8 10 – AGNES ROOM 32' x 19' 9.8 x 5.8 540 50 10 3 28 36 56 26 60 40 30 12 LOUISE ROOM 26' x 17' 7.9 x 5.1 416 39 10.4 3 24 16 36 20 35 24 20 9 LEFROY ROOM 24' x 17' 7.3 x 5.1 384 36 11 3.5 18 16 24 16 25 16 20 4 PIPESTONE ROOM A&B 25' x 50' 7.6 x 15.2 1,250 116 11 3.5 48 72 140 48 140 80 80 20 PIPESTONE ROOM A 25' x 24' 7.6 x 7.3 600 56 11 3.5 24 40 72 20 70 40 40 10 PIPESTONE ROOM B 25' x 25' 7.6 x 7.6 650 60 11 3.5 24 40 72 20 70 40 40 10 Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 111 Lake Louise Drive Lake Louise, Alberta Canada T0L 1E0 T + 1 403 522 3511 TF + 1 866 540 4413 F + 1 403 522 3834 [email protected] FLOORPLAN MOUNT TEMPLE WING OPEN TO HERITAGE HALL BELOW THIRD FLOOR MOLLISON MAIN BUILDING EVENT SPACE ROOM MOUNT TEMPLE WING EVENT SPACE PARKER FOOD & BEVERAGE OUTLETS ROOM MOUNT TEMPLE BALLROOM SECOND FLOOR HERITAGE HALL ALPINE GALLERY OFF SITE: BREWSTER STABLES MAIN FLOOR LAGO ITALIAN KITCHEN LAGO ROTUNDA CONFERENCE PLAIN OF SERVICES SIX GLACIERS PARKING BUSINESS BEEHIVE TRAIL CENTRE TRAIL SHOPS SADDLEBACK WALKWAY TRAIL LAKESHORE TRAIL PIPESTONE A LOWER FLOOR MAIN BUILDING OPEN TO THE LIVING LOBBY ROOM PIPESTONE B LOUISE BAROTT WING AGNES ROOM CHATEAU ROOM SHOPS SHOPS DELI GLACIER PAINTER WING ARCADE GLACIER WING VICTORIA LAKEVIEW LOUNGE FOYER LAKEVIEW LOUNGE PATIO FAIRVIEW BAR LEFROY ROOM VICTORIA FAIRVIEW BALLROOM RESTAURANT VICTORIA LAKEVIEW WALLISER TERRACE TERRACE STUBE MAIN FLOOR SUN SHOPS ROOM THE SPA CAPTAIN’S ROOM SHOPS LAKE LOUISE ALPINE SOCIAL POPPY ALPINE SOCIAL BRASSERIE PATIO ROTUNDA POPPY BRASSERIE POPPY BRASSERIE PATIO LOWER FLOOR FAIRMONT DESTINATIONS Fairmont’s 70+ properties—each a unique landmark within its location— offer more than stunning architecture and luxurious amenities. When you stay with us, you can expect one-of-a-kind experiences, authentic touches and personalized service that connect you to the true spirit of your destination. Find your moment at our exciting destinations around the world. AZERBAIJAN JORDAN SINGAPORE BARBADOS KENYA SOUTH AFRICA BERMUDA MALAYSIA (2018) SPAIN CANADA MEXICO SWITZERLAND CHINA MONACO TURKEY EGYPT MOROCCO UKRAINE GERMANY NIGERIA (2018) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES INDIA PHILIPPINES UNITED KINGDOM INDONESIA SAUDI ARABIA UNITED STATES Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise 111 Lake Louise Drive Lake Louise, Alberta Canada T0L 1E0 T +1 403 522 3511 F +1 403 522 3834 fairmont.com/lake-louise [email protected] 07/17.
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    SMITHSONIAN MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS VOLUME 116, NUMBER 5 Cfjarle* £. anb Jfflarp "^Xaux flKHalcott 3Resiearcf) Jf tmb MIDDLE CAMBRIAN STRATIGRAPHY AND FAUNAS OF THE CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS (With 34 Plates) BY FRANCO RASETTI The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland SEP Iff 1951 (Publication 4046) CITY OF WASHINGTON PUBLISHED BY THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SEPTEMBER 18, 1951 SMITHSONIAN MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS VOLUME 116, NUMBER 5 Cfjarie* B. anb Jfflarp "^Taux OTalcott &egearcf) Jf unb MIDDLE CAMBRIAN STRATIGRAPHY AND FAUNAS OF THE CANADIAN ROCKY MOUNTAINS (With 34 Plates) BY FRANCO RASETTI The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland (Publication 4046) CITY OF WASHINGTON PUBLISHED BY THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SEPTEMBER 18, 1951 BALTIMORE, MD., U. 8. A. CONTENTS PART I. STRATIGRAPHY Page Introduction i The problem I Acknowledgments 2 Summary of previous work 3 Method of work 7 Description of localities and sections 9 Terminology 9 Bow Lake 11 Hector Creek 13 Slate Mountains 14 Mount Niblock 15 Mount Whyte—Plain of Six Glaciers 17 Ross Lake 20 Mount Bosworth 21 Mount Victoria 22 Cathedral Mountain 23 Popes Peak 24 Eiffel Peak 25 Mount Temple 26 Pinnacle Mountain 28 Mount Schaffer 29 Mount Odaray 31 Park Mountain 33 Mount Field : Kicking Horse Aline 35 Mount Field : Burgess Quarry 37 Mount Stephen 39 General description 39 Monarch Creek IS Monarch Mine 46 North Gully and Fossil Gully 47 Cambrian formations : Lower Cambrian S3 St. Piran sandstone 53 Copper boundary of formation ?3 Peyto limestone member 55 Cambrian formations : Middle Cambrian 56 Mount Whyte formation 56 Type section 56 Lithology and thickness 5& Mount Whyte-Cathedral contact 62 Lake Agnes shale lentil 62 Yoho shale lentil "3 iii iv SMITHSONIAN MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTIONS VOL.