Holidate Getaways - Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Winter

January 23-25, 2009
January 23-25, 2009

$599 (Canadian) per person, double occupancy* Package Includes: Friday Night Fondue Reception Two nights' accomodations* Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Buffet Saturday Lunch Saturday Signature Dinner Adventures & Activities Rates per person, double occupancy in a standard room unless otherwise stated. Package is subject to availability. Taxes not included. Upgrades to suites available at an additional cost. Register Now - Pay No Money Now Call Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise at 1-888-690-2323 or Central Reservations at 1-800 441-1414 for information and reservations. Payment is not required at the time of booking however a valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation. Cancellation policy is 72 hrs prior to arrival with no penalty. Our events SELL OUT. Book your reservation today to avoid disappointment. Extend your Stay Come early and/or stay longer. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is pleased to extend a special rate. Ask your reservations agent for details. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us. Visit www.fairmont.com for more information about Chateau Lake Louise and other Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Friday January 23, 2009 Hotel Check in at the Front Registration Desk 4:00 on Adventure Getaway Check In - Larch Lounge 7:30 - 9:30 7:30 - 9:30 Fondue Mix and Mingle Welcome Reception Larch Lounge* We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have. We will have an event registration desk set up and an envelope for you with the program booklet as well as activity and meal vouchers. This package will tell you everything you need to know about where to meet, where to eat and what to do. If you are not able to come to the Friday Fondue Reception/Registraton, your envelope will be left with your name on it at the Registration Desk after 9:30 PM. Saturday January 24, 2009 7:00 - 11:00 Breakfast at Leisure Behind the Scenes Kitchen Tour & Cook Like a Chef - Comfort Cuisine 9:30 - 11:30 At Leisure Ice Skating 10:00 & 11:00 Sleigh Rides 10:00 - 11:30 Cross-country Ski Lessons 12:00 - 1:30 Lunch Buffet 1:30 - 4:30 Snowshoeing along the Great Divide 1:30 - 3:00 Introduction to Salsa 1:30 - 3:00 Wine Tasting 3:30 - 4:30 Ice Carving Demonstration 6:30 - 7:30 Cocktail Mix & Mingle (Cash Bar) 7:30 - 10:00 Signature Dinner Sunday January 25, 2009 7:00 - 11:00 Breakfast at Leisure At Leisure Ice Skating 10:00 & 11:00 Sleigh Rides Introduction to Salsa 9:30 - 11:00 10:00 - 11:30 Cross-country Ski Lessons Pool and Fitness Centre The Pool and Fitness Centre are located on the first floor near the Barott elevators. The pool area is equipped with an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, steam room with eucalyptus infused air; hot/cold shower, and change rooms for both men and women. The Fitness Centre has a variety of cardiovascular machines, weight machines and free weights. Gift Shops and Specialty Boutiques Browse and extensive selection of specialty shops featuring custom hotel merchandise, Canadian Native and Inuit art, fashions, candy and maple products plus a wide selection of books, posters and gifts that capture our heritage. Here is even MORE fun stuff that you can do! These activites are not included in your Adventure Package, however you can enjoy them for an additional fee. See the Concierge Desk in the lobby for further details. Escape Spa & Salon Welcome to a boutique Spa retreat, and your sanctuary, while in the majestic Canadian Rockies. Pamper yourself after a day in the great outdoors or take the time to relax in soothing surroundings at the Aveda Concept Spa & Salon. Choose from a wide variety of Aveda Products and treatments that will relax, rejuvenate and revitalize you. For more information and to make an appointment call (403) 522-3652. Book early to avoid disappointment. Traditional Afternoon Tea The Lakeview Lounge invites you to join in a beloved English tradition - the taking of Afternoon Tea. You will enjoy specially blended teas, fresh seasonal fruit, traditional scones with chantilly cream and jam, delicate bite sized pastries and a glass of bubbly while you relax and enjoy the stunning vista of Lake Louise. Tea is served daily from 12:00 to 4:00 and reservations are recommended. Helicopter Adventures Here's an opportunity for adventure up the spectacular Icefields Parkway - a helicopter flight, gourmet lunch and snowshoeing, x-country skiing, or awe-inspiring Cline Canyon ice walk. Martha McCallum is a fully-certified hiking guide and wildlife biologist with an infectious passion for nature and adventure. Visit www.marthashelihikes.com. Book your day with her at the concierge desk or contact her through her web-site or by calling 403 609 0824. Want to see a slide show of my recent heli-hike adventure with Martha? Click onto the helicopter photo above then once you are into the photo site, click onto Martha's Heli-Hikes. I highly recommend this awe- inspiring adventure. It's truly amazing. Dog Sledding Enjoy the opportunity to journey in an authentic Inuit sled pulled by Alaskan Huskies. Your sled guide shouts 'Hike Up' and your dogs are off, scampering over the pure white snow. With the fresh air on your face and the Rockies soaring skyward ahead, you'll soon feel like the boldest of northern explorers. Visit the concierge desk to make your reservation.		Lake Louise is the perfect setting for a holidate. There is no more inspiring, exhilarating and rewarding way to experience one of the most wondrous areas of the continent than being surrounded by nature in all its glory. We've planned an endless variety of adventures and activities to help you get the most out of the great outdoors. And, after a day of exploring, playing or just relaxing you are ready to top it off with a gastronomic adventure featuring the regions freshest foods and fine wines. You will experience life in the lap of luxury being pampered by world class service in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Friday Night Fondue Reception Hmmm. What do you like better? Molten Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate served with Banana Bread, Whipped Cream, Fresh Fruit and Marshmallows for dipping...or rich Cheese Fondue served with a selection of seasonal vegetables, cubed french bread and apple slices? Fondue dates back to the 18th century in the mountain towns in Switzerland. Chateau Lake Louise is famous for their fondue today. Join us in the Larch Lounge for a private welcome receptions enjoy some cheese and chocolate fondue and register for the Saturday and Sunday activities before you head back to your room and enjoy a fluffy pillow to rest your head. Cash Bar. Saturday Signature Dinner There is no better way to end your day in Lake Louise than to enjoy good food and good wine. This will truly be an epicurean experience and a celebration of great cuisine and wine. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or culinary connoisseur (or both) you will savour imaginative flavour combinations with wines picked to create the best synergy between the flavours and weights in both the wines and the dishes. Wine is included with your meal. Chef Felix Pfister will create the magnificent menu and Sommelier Erin Rosar will pair the wines specifically for each of the courses. The wine focus will highlight at least one Canadian wine style for the dinner. Wines will be discussed in a brief forum before each course for added information on the wine and food pairing choices. Cheers and Bon appétit. Felix Pfister Executive Chef, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is going through a beautiful transition, embracing innovative and new cuisine put forth by new Executive Chef Felix Pfister. Chef Pfister’s philosophy of cooking explores the flavours of local fresh and seasonal ingredients to design distinctive menus. He creates authentically regional dishes that reflect both his extensive culinary education and his instinctive passion for food. Erin Rosar Sommelier, WG Wines Consulting Erin’s love of great food and wine guided her pursuit of wine education with the International Sommelier Guild. Traveling to wine growing regions is a passion and she has been to many regions of the world to experience wines first hard. Erin founded WG Wines Consulting to teach and open the world of wine to all and she is always excited to share her personal love and enthusiasm for the wines of the world. Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Enjoy a bountiful breakfast to start your day. An extensive buffet awaits you at your leisure in the Poppy Brasserie, located in the lower lobby of the hotel. The Poppy is a charming room with a varied menu that will appeal to all appetities. Breakfast is served from 7:00 - 11:00. Reservations are not required. Simply identify yourself to your server as being part of The Adventure Package. Saturday Lunch After an adventure filled morning, or simply a wonderful sleep - in you are sure to have worked up an appetite. Join our group for a luncheon buffet before you head out for afternoon fun. Particiate in as many (or as few!) as you like. These are all included in your Adventure Package. It is necessary to pre-register into the activities. Once you have made your reservation with Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, please send us an e-mail with your confirmation number on it, and tell us which activies you would like to take part in. Sleigh Rides Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride along majestic Lake Louise to views of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and its spectacular mountain setting. The traditional sleighs feature cozy, upolstered seats and blankets to keep you warm and comfortable. See the sights - Western style. Rides last 45-50 minutes. Check in at the Sleigh Desk in the hotel corridor at least 30 minutes prior. Ice Skating In winter, the vivid blue-green water of Lake Louise transforms into a vast, breath-taking natural rink where skaters can glide, twirl and play to their hearts content. Skate around the magical ice castle for a memorable winter outing. An additional rink near the Nordic Stop has been specially created for games of hockey and broom ball. Bring your own skates, or skates can be rented for an small additional charge. Ice Carving Demonstration Sous Chef, Rustin Cox Chef Rusty amazed our guests with his FIRE cooking demonstration at our Summer Adventure getaway. Now you'll be completely in awe of what he can do with ICE. See how he uses his skill and creativity while using saws, chisels and powertools to transform a 300 lb block of ice into a work of art. This will be an interactive demo with some hands on and lots of liquor tasting to warm you up. It will be held outside in the greatest landscape for ice carving in the world - the front of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. This adventure will be followed by a group picture in front of the ice castle. Rustin Cox is Sous Chef at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and has been both a Chef and an Ice Carver for 13 years. He has represented Canada at the world Ice Art championships in Alaska and China and has also competed in Ottawa, Lake Louise, Fort St. John and Edmonton events. He was raised on a farm just outside Camrose, Alberta by the" greatest parents ever." 15th Annual Ice Magic Festival You'll be enjoying your weekend Adventure Getaway and Play during the Ice Magic Weekend January 23-25. This is an annual event at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise where professional carvers are invited to compete in this prestigious event staged in the shadow of the glacier clad Mount Victoria. Twelve teams of three carvers are given 15 blocks of ice, weighing 300 lbs each, which they must transform into seven-foot tall world-class ice sculptures in three days. Sunday you can cast your vote for the peoples choice awards. Wine Tasting See, Sniff, Swirl, Taste and Spit (only if you want to) Sommelier Erin Rosar Erin Rosar believes learning about wine should always be an experience that is fun, informative and professional. She inspires her students and clients through a hands-on and relaxed style of wine education that is enjoyed by everyone from the newest of wine lovers to a well seasoned oenophile. She will guide you through a palate pleasing tasting of four different wine styles and profiles. Erin will teach you the professional tasting method that will leave you with the ability to access and describe wines in wine lingo the next time you are in the wine store. Other topics that will be covered will be wine and food pairing basics, home cellaring ideas, glassware styles and serving temperatures. Wine just got more fun. Just ask Wine Girl You can access your own personal Sommelier anytime at www.wgwines.com. It’s an easy-to–use wine web-site that incorporates reader friendly information, wine and food pairing suggestions and all kinds of other interesting wine facts. Ask any questions you have about wine or entertaining. There are no silly questions, so ask away. Snowshoeing Along the Great Divide Winter reigns supreme along the peaks of the Great Divide with an average snowfall of 3m/13 ft. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. After gearing up and listening to a brief explanation of the basics of snowshoeing, you and your fully certified guide will venture into the forest to look for sign of creatures that have adapted to the demanding winter conditions. You will learn to read the tracks of different animals, and discoverwho is hunting whom for lunch. Snowshoes included at no additional charge. You can choose either Snowshoeing or Cross Country Ski Lessons as part of the inclusion in your weekend package. Cross Country Ski Lessons Imagine yourself gliding along a quiet forest trail surrounded by mountains blanketed in snow. And, before you hit the trails, take a lesson to fine-tune your skiing abilities. Instructors are certified through the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors, and will happily tailor the lessons for those who have never been on cross-country skiis, as well as for advanced skiers seeking to advance their technique. Bring your own skies, or skies will be provided at no additional charge. Introduction to Salsa Roneel Achal & Amanada Shmyrko Salsa is the most popular Latin Street Dance and one of the most popular forms of social dance today. Like the popular dip, Salsa dance is made up of many ingredients which give it particular spice and zest. Whatever your fitness level come ready to move and you'll be enjoying the wonderful rhythms of Salsa in no time. Roneel and Amanda met at a Salsa dance class. Within a few weeks, the two were a couple not only in life, but also on the dance floor. Combined, they have ten years of Salsa dancing experience and have both taught Salsa dancing at the University of Lethbridge. They'll offer a fun-filled lesson that with leave you with some simple, but hot Salsa moves, even if you have 'two left feet.' Cook Like a Chef –Comfort Cuisine Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Culinary Team BEHIND THE SCENES KITCHEN TOUR: Have you ever seen the inner workings of a commercial kitchen? You will hear the history of the Victoria Room and the building stages of the hotel. Next a visit to the main kitchen and each function area will be explained as well as the levels of cooks. You'll also get a good understanding of the logistics - the flow of brunches and buffets as well as banquets. Kitchen equipment will also be discussed. Questions are encouraged. Tour length: Approx 1 hr Then enjoy a a fascinating cooking class led by a member of the talented culinary team. Comfort food is about nurturing - with a good measure of love and caring stirred into the pot. What better way to warm up this winter than with simple and hearty meals? Winter calls for foods that are quick and easy, nouishing and comforting. Our talented chef will prepare the ultimate comfort foods - some old-fashioned dishes that have never lost their appeal as well as new comfort foods that have become a staple in contemporary kitchens. Just sit back and enjoy the soothing aroma as Chef shares his recipes and secrets. The Adventure Getaway reserves the right to modify the program, but we try really hard not to.
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