Challenging the Parliament Buildings from across the Inner Harbour is the elegant Fairmont Empress hotel. Built in the early 20th century, the Empress is one of the region's oldest hotels.

By Heidi Gollub This trip was hosted. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. Vancouver Island is an explorer’s dream.

Thank you to all the team that saved the vault doors from the Johnston Building and stored them for historic perpetuity.

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts emerged as the winner in the Luxury category of the 2022 BTN Hotel Survey, earning the highest average rating from buyers for eight out of 13 criteria and ranking first in ...

A landmark in its own right, the Fairmont Empress is easily recognized by its ... Plus, a $60 million renovation completed in 2017 has restored the hotel's interior to its former glory.