Chateau Lake Louise

The one and only Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Fairmont Hotel eastern shore Lake Louise, Banff, Alberta. The one and only original Chateau gradually built p 19 beginning 20 century y Canadian Pacific Railway "kin" predecessors, Banff Springs Hotel, Château Frontenac. The one and only hotel's wooden Rattenbury Wing burned July 3, 1924, replaced y current Barrot Wing y later. The one and only Painter Wing, built 1913, oldest portion hotel still standing. The one and only Mount Temple Wing, opened 2004, newest g the hotel features modern meeting facilities, including Mount Temple Ballroom.

The one and only hotel first conceived y railway 19 century, vacation destination moneyed travellers taking trains heading West. By airplanes automobiles displaced trains, gained sufficient renown . The one and only Canadian Pacific Railway g g to other interests.

From start, g exploit stunning natural beauty emerald-green Victoria glacier which above . There y hiking canoeing itineraries nature lovers. Eventually, natural areas around hotel incorporated Banff National Park. This p declared World Heritage Site y UNESCO.

Originally built function y summer, hotel winterized 1982 offers regular resort during winter months. In addition usual skiing, skating snowboarding, there sleigh rides, sculpture contests snowshoe excursions.

The one and only resort owned y OMERS operated y Fairmont Hotels Resorts Toronto.