CHLOE Magazine Summer 2016 Wine and Travel Issue Volume 7 Issue 2 Volume 7 Issue 2 | Page 142

Choose Your Moment in Alberta Alberta offers the best of both worlds – boundless energy and activities in Edmonton and an authentically Western experience in Calgary. Fairmont Hotel Macdonald allows guests to enjoy every moment in the vibrant Alberta metropolis, where they can spread a blanket under the sun or stars at the magnificent Elk Island National Park; enjoy a show at the renowned Citadel Theatre and go behind the scenes for an exclusive backstage tour; or admire the downtown Edmonton skyline from a canoe. Fairmont Palliser in Calgary invites guests to saddle up for some exclusive and extraordinarily exciting moments. Guests can experience the feeling of being suspended 525 feet above ground with a breathtaking visit to the Calgary Tower’s glassfloored Observation Deck; travel back to the Old West at Heritage Park Historical Village and ride a real steam locomotive or take a relaxing tour via horse-drawn wagon; hike, mountain bike, zipline or play some mini-putt at WinSport Canada, at the site of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games; or discover new flavors with a delicious tour of the city’s unique local breweries. Choose Your Moment in the Western Canadian Mountains The Western Canadian Mountains provide travelers with almost 800 magnificent miles of stunning natural beauty to explore and enjoy. From incredible alpine experiences for adventure-lovers to championship golf courses and award-winning spas for those seeking a more leisurely pace, Fairmont offers breathtaking experiences all summer long. Guests can play an exhilarating round on the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course followed by a relaxing visit to the tranquil Willow Stream Spa; travel back in time while paddling an authentic cedar-strip canoe on a guided historical tour at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise; enjoy a bird’s eye view of Jasper Park with an exhilarating ride on the Jasper Skytram, Canada’s longest and highest aerial tramway, at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge; or marvel at ancient glaciers, alpine lakes, and verdant slopes with a ride on Whistler Blackcomb’s world-record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK gondola at Fairmont Château Whistler. Choose Your Moment in California California offers something for everyone, with vibrant and eclectic cities, a mild climate year-round, and beautiful beaches and mountains. San Diego is a Pacific paradise where guests at Fairmont Grand Del Mar can soar through the sky while sipping champagne from a hot air balloon; enjoy an exhilarating spin along the coastline behind the wheel of a soul-stirring sports car; or marvel at amazing ocean and wildlife views on a guided kayak tour of the La Jolla Sea Caves and the fascinating La Jolla Ecological Reserve. There’s no shortage of reasons why so many hearts get left in San Francisco, and guests of the world-renowned Fairmont San Francisco can jump aboard a world-famous cable cars and explore Fisherman’s Wharf, historic Chinatown, Union Square or North Beach; enjoy a delicious tasting experience at Local Brewing Company on Bluxome Street; or rent a bike and ride across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to an adventure in Sausalito. Beautiful Berkeley has evolved into an exciting culinary and cultural destination, and guests of the iconic Claremont Club & Spa, a Fairmont Hotel can taste delicious wines right from the barrel on a fascinating tour of eight urban wineries in Oakland; explore verdant Lake Merritt—the oldest designated wildlife refuge in the U.S.—by bike, in a boat, or on foot; or set sail from Jack London Square and revel in breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay.