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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada · Fairmont · High Luxury
Canadian Pacific planted a lakeside chalet here in 1890 to pull wealthy travellers west; it grew into Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on the eastern shore of the turquoise glacial lake facing Victoria Glacier inside Banff National Park. The 1913 Painter Wing is the oldest surviving section after fire destroyed the wooden Rattenbury Wing on 3 July 1924. Winterized only in 1982, the resort now runs year-round skiing, skating, and summer canoeing on the UNESCO-listed lake.
- 539 rooms
- Opened 1890
About Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
- It took the Fairmont name in 1999, after Canadian Pacific Hotels acquired Fairmont.
- World Travel Awards named it North America's Leading Family Resort in 2025, plus Alberta's leading resort and suite.
- The Beehive mountain sits 1.1 kilometres away; horseback riding and canoeing run in summer.
History
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise originated in 1890 as a modest log cabin built by the Canadian Pacific Railway to accommodate early mountaineers drawn to Lake Louise and the surrounding glacier. The 1913 Painter Wing is the oldest surviving section; fire destroyed the wooden Rattenbury Wing on 3 July 1924, and the Barott Wing replaced it a year later. Originally summer-only, the hotel was winterized in 1982. It took the Fairmont name in 1999 after Canadian Pacific Hotels acquired Fairmont. Today it is a year-round alpine resort offering winter skiing and summer glacier hiking and canoeing on the turquoise glacial lake backed by Victoria Glacier, inside Banff National Park.
The setting
1.1 km from Beehive mountain.
Restaurants and bars
- Fairview Restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- BASIN Glacial Waters — A self-guided thermal bathing experience rooted in the power of contrast and the purity of nature.
- Fairmont Gold — A hotel-within-a-hotel with private lounge, dedicated concierge, complimentary breakfast and afternoon canapes, and all-day honor bar.
- Canoe on Lake Louise — Paddle across the turquoise waters of Lake Louise, at sunrise or during the day (summer).
- Hiking — Explore scenic hiking trails from the historic base camp at Lake Louise.
- Skiing — Three ski resorts are accessible, including Lake Louise Ski Resort.
- Afternoon Tea — Afternoon Tea at Fairview Restaurant with lake views.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Horseback riding
- Pet-friendly
- Skiing
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- AAA Four Diamond (2025)
- Alberta's Leading Hotel Suite 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Alberta's Leading Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- North America's Leading Family Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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