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About The Fairmont Banff Springs
Few hotels in the world rival the majesty, hospitality and grandeur of The Fairmont Banff Springs resort. Styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle, The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel, a National Historical Site, is located in the heart of Banff National Park; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The construction of the hotel in 1888 marked the birthplace of tourism in the Canadian Rockies.
| 405 Spray Ave Banff, AB Canada, T1L1J4 |
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With such a unique setting, the hotel offers stunning vistas, Fairmont Gold, championship golf courses, exceptional cuisine and the award winning Willow Stream, the spa at The Fairmont Banff Springs, and world renowned skiing within minutes. Discover all the exciting activities in Banff.
The Fairmont Banff Springs is just steps away from the Town of Banff. An authentic mountain town offering a great diversity of year round shopping, dining, and nightlife in addition to art and cultural events.
Today, The Fairmont Banff Springs is an internationally recognized symbol of Canadian hospitality. William Cornelius Van Horne, appointed general manager of Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) has been credited with recognizing the tourism potential of the Canadian West.
Disaster struck the hotel in 1926 when the original wooden structure burnt down. However, the 1928 rebuilt was larger and reflected its present appearance.
The 1930’s saw a growth in members of high society, including heads of states and actors visiting the hotel for photo opportunities organized to promote the persona or place needing exposure. The likes of Helen Keller, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited the hotel and Benny Goodman was influential in Banff obtaining a landing strip, as he wanted to stay at the hotel but could only do so if there was an area to land his plane.
By the mid-60's, the hotel was predominantly providing service to conferences, bus excursions and families with automobiles. In 1968 the hotel was winterized and Banff became a year-round destination. As well, the 1960’s saw the addition of the Trans-Canada Highway and the development of Calgary International Airport making the park and the destination more accessible to tourists.
The 1980's brought expansion and renovation back to the hotel. The developed Manor wing was opened to help accommodate the expected overflow of visitors to the region stemming from the 1988 Winter Olympics hosted by Calgary. At the same time, the hotel added nine extra playing holes to its internationally renowned Stanley Thompson golf course.
Today The Fairmont Banff Springs continues to deliver the service and excellence expected while still exhibiting the growth and adaptability that has been so common in the history of the hotel. Providing guests and visitors with an unparalleled attention to quality of service, the hotel meets the demands of sightseer and causal tourist, to business visitors and prominent members of society.
