WHAT'S NEW RVC 2017

BANFF AIRPORTER FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS NEW DEPARTURE FAIRMONT BANFF SPRINGS The New midnight departure from Calgary Airport and 3:00am The hotel’s new grab n’ go departure from Banff commencing June 01, 2017. Bookings can be outlet STOCK is now up and made online or by calling 1-888-449-2901. running and features hand crafted light meals, coffees, ROAM PUBLIC TRANSIT alcoholic beverages and a ROAM TRANSIT SERVICE TO LAKE MINNEWANKA whole new take on a quick The Regional Transit Services Commission is happy to meal at the Castle. The Indian announce upcoming summer service expansion to Lake Minnewanka. summer restaurant will not Service is scheduled to begin May 20, 2017 and run until September be functioning this year and 10, 2017 and will operate 7 days a week. the upper Rundle Lounge will instead be used as private HOPON BANFF function space and extended HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS SERVICE IN Afternoon Tea service. HopOnBanff are connecting the top spots in Banff National Park. One Additionally, the wine bar restaurant Grapes will feature an additional ticket will allow you to get everywhere you want to go easily & without room – the Grapes Cellar – with a communal table for 16. This will be the hassle of parking or traffic. Guests are free to HopOn and off any available from late April onwards and will host special wine tasting events. In other news, we are anticipating renovations to begin in Q4 of bus going in either direction. Stops include: Banff, Johnston Canyon, 2017 on guest rooms and suites in the Stanley Thompson Wing. Samson Mall, Gondola, Lake Louise & Moraine Lake. Bookings can be made online at hoponbanff.com FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE Guest rooms located in the Mount Temple Wing underwent some PARKS renovations at the beginning of this year. These soft goods renovations COMMERCIAL GROUP ADMISSION FEES - RETURNING JAN 1, 2018 focused on items such as carpeting, draperies, cushions and amenities within the rooms. The Victoria Ballroom and the adjacent Did you know that Parks Canada offers commercial rates for groups? Sun Room also underwent renovations and now feature new carpeting Ask about your F.I.T. discount of 10% on visitor days of 100 or more, or and freshly painted interiors. our volume discounts ranging from an additional 5 to 15%. Contact: Anne Frick, [email protected] SPRUCE GROVE INN THE RIMROCK RESORT HOTEL

RENOVATED ROOMS UPGRADES COMPLETED Extensive renovations during We are pleased to announce that the upgrades have been completed the winter season, to be for our Grandview Guest Rooms as well as our Grandview One complete summer of 2017, Bedroom Suites. These guest rooms now offer hardwood floors will introduce an exciting throughout, with the same lovely handmade armoires, dark brown new property. Keeping with leather chairs and crisp white bed linens. The perfect décor to match the hotel’s existing exterior the panoramic valley views on display. design, the hotel interior has been transformed to ROCKY MOUNTAINEER complement the mountain lodge design. The addition of NEW FOR 2018 an expansive breakfast room, Two exciting packages that combine our best-selling Rocky coffee bar, fitness facilities and guest laundry highlight the ‘new’ Mountaineer holidays with culinary and adventure themes. First ground floor. Guest rooms, 112 in total, have been refurbished to Passage to the West Culinary Exploration includes additional top- offer modern accommodation, themed with rustic, mountain touches. rated dining experiences and food tours, on top of the five-star dining All rooms will include individual climate control, a mini-fridge and onboard the train. With an increased desire for adventurous activities microwave; while larger suites will offer kitchenette facilities. in Vancouver and the Rockies, we’ve introduced Journey through the Clouds Outdoor Adventures, creating new ways to explore DISCOVER BANFF TOURS the destinations with outdoor LAUNCHES BANFF – VANCOUVER TOUR, WESTERN CANADA EXPLORER activities, both at sea and in the mountains, from canoeing Replacing Mountain Quest beginning in the spring of 2017. Discover on Lake Louise to hiking in Banff Tours will offer a regularly departing 2-day sightseeing tour Jasper. Lake Louise will also between Vancouver and Banff. The tour will depart 3 days a week be available on every First from Banff and 3 Days a week from Vancouver. The guided tour Passage to the West journey will overnight at the Historic Plaza Hotel in Kamloops, includes between Vancouver and lunch, breakfast and numerous viewpoints and stops between the Banff. two locations. The tour will run from May through to early October. Product is export ready. BREWSTER BARN DANCE MT. NORQUAY CELEBRATE 150TH Enjoy live entertainment and MT . NORQUAY SUMMER SIGHTSEEING CHARLIFT AND VIA FERRATA a barbecue dinner at the Brewster Dance Barn in upper Lake Louise. The FREE shuttle service from the Town of Banff to Mt. Norquay Built in honor of Brewster Cowboy’s for over 100 years, the Dance Barn provides authentic Western atmosphere and entertainment. resort will see an increase to hourly departures for the summer During the Christmas period in Lake Louise we will be opening the of 2017. Starting at 8am and operating through 5pm it will allow dance barn to the public three to four nights for a fun evening of dinner guests to leave the car conveniently parked in town and take a and dancing. shuttle to . There, guests can try the sightseeing chairlift, or a Via Ferrata climbing experience. Guests are able to board the WHYTE MUSEUM sightseeing chairlift with no waits nor pre-arranged times required. SUMMER ART, HISTORY AND HERITAGE TOURS The sightseeing chairlift accesses the Cliffhouse Bistro for craft Discover the stories of the men and women drawn to the Canadian beers and meals plus the staging area for Via Ferrata tours. The FREE Rockies, experience the homes and lifestyles of some of Banff’s shuttle will also operate with original families, and delve deeper into the art and artifacts of this additional departures during unique mountain town. Gateway to the Rockies Tours, Heritage peak periods as demand Homes Visits and Art Gallery Tours begin June 1, 2017. warrants. Product is FREE and connects with export ready BANFF HOSPITALITY COLLECTIVE services. HIGH ROLLERS -BANFFS NEWEST ENTERTAINMENT VENUE CALGARY STAMPEDE Six ten pin bowling lanes, 3 pool tables. New York-style pizza & 48 FOODIE AT HEART craft beers on tap. Every year, there are about 35 new fun foods to sample, CONTACT US which is a huge part of the DARCY PEIRCE WELLS true Stampede experience. Business Development Manager, Europe & Australia From Mac n Cheese pizza to [email protected] | (403) 762-0288 deep fried peanut butter kabobs, we have tantalizing and tasty treats LUKAS PROCHAZKA that are sure to make your mouth water. Business Development Manager, Asia CALGARY STAMPEDE CHANGING DIRECTION [email protected] | (403) 762-0273 The Parade is changing direction. When the 2 hour Parade begins on RYAN ELLIOTT Friday, July 7, at 9:00am the route will be reversed and will see the Business Development Manager, The Americas marching bands, floats and horses lead the way to Stampede Park. [email protected] | (403) 762-0277