ICE MAGIC AT THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE

01-08-2009

LET THE CARVING BEGIN 

 

      Lake Louise, Alberta, December 29, 2008 – Come one, come all, to an event so unique you must see it to believe it! Bundle up, head west to Lake Louise and experience the 15th annual ICE MAGIC International Ice Festival, presented by The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Lake Louise Tourism. This exhilarating weekend of international caliber is not to be missed.

 

Stroll the shores of Lake Louise, savor a cup of warm hot chocolate from the Chateau and witness the magic first hand. Professional ice carvers from as close as Canmore, Alberta to as far as New Zealand and Russia will fill the shoreline of magical Lake Louise and compete to create the best ice carving to match this year's theme, Rhythms of Nature within The Canadian Rockies. Twelve teams of three carvers will be given 15 blocks of ice weighing 300 lbs each, which must be transformed into world-class ice sculptures in 34 hours.

 

While staying at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise there is an activity to meet the desires of everyone. Whether you are here to get a first hand perspective of the ICE MAGIC festival, looking to lay fresh tracks on the slopes or discover the Rocky Mountain terrain during a moonlit snowshoe with our Mountain Heritage guides along the shores of famed Lake Louise, the options are endless to make your winter wonderland getaway memories last a life time.

 

Make it the ultimate weekend getaway with our specially designed Ultimate Ice Magic Package. The package includes two nights accommodation, breakfast daily, access to all ICE MAGIC events, your choice of a heritage activity such as a moonlit snowshoe excursion or an exploration of the frozen waterfalls at Johnston Canyon, an interactive Saturday night seminar on creating the ultimate specialty coffees, hot chocolates and teas for your winter entertaining, parking and gratuities. Rates start at $999 CDN based on double occupancy.

 

To book your reservation please call 1-888-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com/lakelouise For a full list of ICE MAGIC weekend activities visit www.banfflakelouise.com/icemagic/

 

 

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travelers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes over 50 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.

 

Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 80 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties.   For more information or reservations please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com

 

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