2020/21 WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE WELCOME TO THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE Our number one priority during this time is the safety and wellbeing of our guests and colleagues. We have been closely monitoring the Federal and Provincial Government’s regulations regarding Social Distancing and group gatherings. Due to these regulations, we have adjusted the hotels operations to ensure we are complying with these rules as well as providing safe and fun activities for our valued guests. Due to the rapidly shifting environment, activities may be subject to change. We thank you for your understanding as we navigate through these unprecedented times together. Tracy Lowe General Manager For additional information on our commitment to helping our community stay safe and stay well, please visit ALLSafeandWell.com. T +1 403 522 1601 F +1 403 522 1613 [email protected] fairmont.com/lakelouise TABLE OF CONTENTS CHATEAU DINING 4 GUEST BENEFITS 5 SOCIAL EVENTS 6 ICE BAR 8 ICE SKATING 9 THE SPA 10 HEALTH CLUB 11 FAIRMONT WELLNESS & FITNESS 12 MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE 15 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES 18 SLEIGH RIDES 19 HELICOPTER TOURS 20 ICE CLIMBING 24 SNOWMOBILING 25 ICE FISHING 26 DOWNHILL SKIING 27 SNOW TUBING 31 SKI LESSONS 32 EQUIPMENT RENTALS 33 ACTIVITIES IN BANFF 35 PET POLICY & PET SITTING 36 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS 37 FAIRMONT GOLD 38 Enjoy cuisine that reflects a combination of our heritage and the latest culinary trends. Our talented culinary team have put together a selection of menus at our various restaurants that are local, fresh and innovative. Reservations are recommended for all restaurants. Dress code for all restaurants is resort casual. The Lakeview Lounge does not accept reservations. Seating is available on a first-come first-serve basis. DINING AT FAIRMONT FAIRVIEW BAR AND RESTAURANT LAKEVIEW LOUNGE Overlooking wondrous Lake Louise, Fairview Bar One of the most iconic lobby lounges in the CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE and Restaurant offers a reflection of the world Canadian Rockies, the Lakeview Lounge offers beyond its windows. Bounty and botanicals from the a charming and elegant setting to sip on a surrounding Rocky Mountains inspire the seasonal sophisticated cocktail or an illustrious wine. Sit menus, served in an elegant setting in the heart of back, relax and admire the spectacular, world- Banff National Park. class views of Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier. In addition to an extensive cocktail and wine selection, Breakfast Menu 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM* seasonally inspired lunch and dinner menus are Lunch Menu 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM available. Dinner Menu 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM *Saturday and Sunday Breakfast is 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM All Day Menu **Late Night Menu and Drink Service will be available until 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Monday - Wednesday 10:00 PM. Fairview Bar & Restaurant will close at 11:00 PM. 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Thursday - Sunday WALLISER STUBE AFTERNOON TEA AT THE CHATEAU Innovative European alpine cuisine is featured Featuring an assortment of our signature Lot 35 nightly at the intimate Walliser Stube restaurant and teas accompanied by delectable pastries and wine bar. Choose from a tempting variety of classic traditional North American and European style finger Swiss, German and Alpine dishes influenced by sandwiches, Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Chateau regional styles, or experience our authentic Swiss Lake Louise is a truly delightful way to spend the Fondue - a homage to our Swiss Mountain Guide afternoon. heritage. Afternoon Tea Menu 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Dinner Menu 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM CHATEAU DELI IN-ROOM DINING The Chateau Deli is currently closed for renovations. Enjoy your meal in the comfort of your own room Please visit us in the Fairview Bar & Restaurant for or take your food outside to snack while you take take-out items at this time. in the breathtaking views of Lake Louise and the surrounding mountains. Dining reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by contacting our Concierge team [email protected] or Breakfast Menu 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM +1 403 522 1601. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is pleased to Lunch & Dinner Menu 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM offer children aged 5 and younger a free meal in all restaurants. Please note, this policy does not include In-Room Dining. Please enjoy these exclusive guests benefits during your stay. DISCOVER LAKE LOUISE BOARD GAMES Guests can enjoy a private presentation by one of For the enjoyment of our guests, we are pleased to The Chateau’s knowledgeable ambassadors. Join us offer board games that can be collected from the to discover the secrets of Lake Louise, including the front desk. Board games and pieces are sanitized unique history of the hotel and how to have the best after each use. GUEST BENEFITS experience possible while you are here. THE ARTIST RELAX IN THE LIVING ROOM Take a piece of Lake Louise home with you! Put An exclusive guest-only area located above the lobby paint brush to canvas and create your very own on the second floor, The Living Room is the perfect artistic masterpiece. Unleash your creative spirit place to relax with a coffee, plan your day with The atop a mountain, by the lakeshore, in your guest Living Room Concierge or play a game of chess room, or wherever else you feel inspired. with your family. Local area guidebooks can be borrowed from the Concierge and are best read in PRICE: $10 per person for a blank canvas and paint. the comfortable armchairs. Available for purchase at the Concierge in the main lobby. The Living Room is temporarily closed and will re- open on Friday, December, 4, 2020. SELF-GUIDED SCAVENGER HUNT Excited to explore all the nooks and crannies of PRESS READER the hotel and learn more about the history of Lake Guests can enjoy complimentary access to Louise? Pick up a self-guided scavenger hunt from thousands of premium publications from around Concierge and follow the hidden clues around the the world, including magazines and newspapers. hotel to solve a puzzle! Available for children and Entertain yourself from the comfort of your guest adults of all ages, parental supervision is required. room or hotel lounge. The Press Reader app can be downloaded from the app store. Enjoy unlimited access while connected to Wifi at the Chateau. Some Social Events are weather dependent and may not be available at this time. Please contact our Concierge Team, [email protected] or +403 522 1601 for complete details. BAVARIAN CURLING Join a member of our Resort Activities team to play a game of Bavarian Ice Curling in front of the scenic back- drop of Lake Louise. PRICE: Complimentary SOCIAL EVENTS DURATION: 1 hour *Sign up required/weather permitting TOBOGGANING Enjoy the simple pleasure of sliding down a snowy hill. There is a perfect hill for tobogganing by the beginning of the Lake Agnes trail. Toboggans are available to rent from Alpine Social Rentals. PRICE: 4-Hour Rental: $12 8-Hour Rental: $23 TRADITIONAL SNOWSHOE Join a member of our Resort Activities Team out at the Nordic Stop for a brief introduction to our beautiful traditional wooden snowshoes. We will set you up with a pair of snowshoes, recommend trails based on your experience and you will be free to explore our backyard on your own. This is not a guided experience. Limited spots available, reservations are required. PRICE: Complimentary *Please contact our Concierge to reserve this activity, [email protected] or +1 403 522 1601. LAKEFRONT CAMPFIRE Join us outside by a cozy wood burning fire while enjoying the breathtaking view of Lake Louise. S’mores kit are available for purchase at the Ice Bar and Alpine Social Rentals. Parents must accompany children. This activity is for hotel guests only. PRICE: Complimentary *Reservations not required GAS CAMPFIRE Relax and embrace the beauty of Lake Louise by our gas fire pit on the Lakeview Terrace. Operates daily. PRICE: Complimentary DURATION: 3 hours S’MORES KIT Love roasting marshmallows over a campfire? Now you can pick up your very own s’mores kit from the Ice Bar and Alpine Social Rentals. Graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallow and roasting stick included. PRICE: $4 per kit MOVIE NIGHT Join us for the movie feature of the night. Please see the Concierge for schedule. Parents must accompany children to the daily screenings. Social distancing measures will be in place. PRICE: Complimentary Reservations not required BOARD GAMES For the enjoyment of our guests, we are pleased to offer board games that can be collected from the front desk. Board games and pieces are sanitized after each use. WARM UP AT ONE OF THE HIGHEST ICE BARS IN THE CANADIAN ROCKIES Picture yourself sipping on a cocktail with your special someone while admiring one of the most scenic landscapes in the world. Could this be any more romantic? This is one of the coolest bars in the Canadian Rockies, where the longer you sip your cocktail, the cooler it gets. Join us for an experience you won’t forget. The Ice Bar opens mid-December and remains open until mid-April, weather permitting. Try our signature drink, Mulled Wine, or warm up with a hot chocolate spiked with Baileys, Kahlua or Amaretto. ICE BAR DID YOU KNOW? • 20 blocks of ice, each weighing 300 lbs, are used to construct the Ice Bar • Spaces in the walls are caved out for the benches • The Ice Bar walls are the most labour intensive and time consuming aspect of the bar. It takes a week to complete them from start to finish • The Fairmont logo on the Ice Bar is made from coloured sand SKATE ON ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC RINKS IN THE WORLD Enjoy our winter wonderland on beautiful Lake Louise.