The Fairmont Empress

As regal as an empress and frequented by royalty and celebrities, The Fairmont Empress has been a landmark in Victoria, British Columbia, for 100 years. <i>Travel &amp; Leisure </i>rates the four-diamond hotel in the “Top 500 hotels of the World.” Victoria International Airport offers easy accessibility.

Meticulous renovations in 1989 enhanced old world grandeur and introduced amenities for twenty-first-century travelers. Five meeting rooms combined with the adjoining Victoria Conference Center offer hospitality for corporate retreats and up to 1,200 conference guests. Guest rooms and suites ensure restful nights. High-speed Internet access and a full-service business center guarantee productive days. And, top-rated leisure treats and activities include: High Tea at the Fairmont, whale-watching excursions, and Victoria garden and winery tours.