Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Edmonton, Canada
10065 100th Street, Edmonton, Canada, T5J 0N6
Original Property Opened in 1915
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018
Situated just above the North Saskatchewan River, the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald has been a recognizable fixture in the Edmonton, Alberta, skyline since it opened in the summer of 1915. While the hotel was an active part of the community for many years, it closed in 1983. After sitting dormant in ill-repair, the hotel was rescued from demolition by being recognized as an Alberta Municipal Heritage Resource in 1985. After this designation, the hotel was refurbished and once again opened its doors to the public in 1991, retaining all of its original character. Throughout the years, the hotel has hosted many celebrity guests and even royalty, such as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. A Michelin Key hotel located just steps away from entertainment and dining, Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is truly an Edmonton landmark and world-class destination.
Discover
- Discover the resplendent accommodations at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Come see the rooms where some of the most famous luminaries in the world have lodged, including Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, and Carol Burnett. Queen Elizabeth II has even stayed at this magnificent historic hotel in what is now referred to as the Royal Suite.
- Admire the gorgeous historic architecture of this extraordinary holiday destination. Fairmont Hotel Macdonald was constructed in 1915 to resemble a gorgeous chateau from the French Renaissance.
- Marvel at the original features of the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. All the doorknobs in each one of the hotel’s guestroom closets still bear the monogram of the Grand Trunk Railroad, which was the first owner of the building.
Explore
- Explore Fort Edmonton Park several miles down the North Saskatchewan River. Fort Edmonton Park is an open-air museum that features a series of historical buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Visit the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village nearby. This magnificent heritage center is a reconstructed village that chronicles the history of Edmonton’s prominent Ukrainian immigrant society. The site features many living history exhibits to see, such as a blacksmith's shop and a historic general store.
- Travel to Elk Island National Park on the outskirts of the city. This lush destination resides within the Beaverhills region of Alberta, which is currently a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Many of Canada’s famous species of wildlife live inside the park, such as moose, elk, and bison.
Experience
- Experience the Royal Alberta Museum. This stunning cultural institution contains a series of impressive natural history exhibits that display a variety of dinosaur fossils, and aquaria of native fish, and live, exotic insects. The museum also has an extensive cultural history section that chronicles the heritage of the area’s aboriginal people.
- Tour the wonderful artwork of the Art Gallery of Alberta. Founded in 1924, the museum features a stunning collection of over 6,000 works of art from both Canada and around the world.
- Stroll through the Muttart Conservatory. Housed within a series of iconic pyramid-shaped greenhouses, the Muttart Conservatory is one of Canada’s most premier botanical gardens.
Taste
- Taste some internationally renowned Alberta beef. Alberta beef is celebrated the world over for its rich taste and consistent quality. No trip to Western Canada is ever complete without feasting upon this culinary delicacy.
- Savor a local favorite known as green onion cakes. This spectacular dish consists of a delicious flatbread that is typically served with sambal oelek pepper sauce. A food native to China and Vietnam, green onion cakes are beloved all over Edmonton today.
- Enjoy an iconic cocktail called a Caesar. This delightful concoction is similar to a Bloody Mary, except that it includes a mixture of tomato juice and clam broth into its mixture. Taste a Caesar at such renowned dining establishments like Tavern on Whyte.
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