CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR'S EVE FESTIVITIES

	Christmas in the mountains can mean many things: a horse drawn sleigh ride through the snow; a day of exhilarating skiing on the slopes of one of North America's leading ski resorts; or simply sitting by a crackling fire sipping a warm beverage to the sound of Christmas carols.  Whatever memories the Yuletide season evokes, you can relive them at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Christmas and New Years at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler has a stocking full of activities for everyone! To find out about the exciting line up of feasts and festivities, just have a look through the enclosed menu of choices. Deck Your Room The Fairmont Chateau Whistler offers small living Christmas Trees and decorating packages to make you feel more at home. To have your tree waiting for you when you arrive, please place your order by December 15. Once the holiday season is over, these trees are cared for until spring then replanted on the grounds of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Cost: $150 CAD plus tax.  For more information or bookings, contact the Concierge Desk: Direct Phone: (604) 938 2006 | Fax: (604) 938 2058 Email: concierge.chateauwhistler@fairmont.com
For more information or bookings: Direct Phone: (604) 938 2006 Fax: (604) 938 2058 Email: Concierge Desk
DINING The Wildflower The Wine Room Portobello Mallard Lounge The Chalet ACTIVITIES Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Cross Country Skiing Dog Sledding ZipTrek/Skyline Ecotours Snowmobile Tour Snowshoeing Vida Spa Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
EVENTS DECEMBER 21, 2007 - JANUARY 05, 2008 Family Fun Room - Frontenac Ballroom  DECEMBER 22 & 23, 2007 Tea with Santa Children's Stories DECEMBER 23, 2007 Gingerbread House Decorating with the Chef - Empress Ballroom Gift Wrapping	DECEMBER 24, 2007 Gingerbread Decoration - Empress Ballroom Gift Wrapping Night with Santa - The Chalet Traditional Dicken's Dinner Buffet Children's Stories with Mrs. Claus Christmas Caroling - Main Lobby DECEMBER 25, 2007 Christmas Day Brunch - Macdonald Ballroom Santa's Visit Family Portraits - Frontenac Foyer Christmas Dinner & Dance - Macdonald Ballroom

The Concierge Desk is here to assist you with all of your planning needs for festive meals and special events.

The Wildflower Breakfast 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Dinner 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.    Offering a full breakfast buffet and à la carte breakfast menu daily. Also open for après ski and dinner, our culinary team invites you to enjoy a tantalizing showcase of locally inspired dishes and innovative classics. Enjoy extensive 'by the glass' wine selections, a noteworthy variety of regional beer or a signature cocktail. A children’s dinner buffet is available during the holiday season!
The Wine Room 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Afternoon Tea 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exceptional British Columbia cuisine, featuring fresh,local and Pacific Rim ingredients perfectly paired with acclaimed BC and international wines. The Private Dining Room is also available,accommodating up to 18 guests. Afternoon Tea Globally Inspired ~ Timeless by Tradition. With an extensive variety of hand crafted artisan and loose leaf teas, Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler creates lasting memories. Served in The Wine Room. Top
Mallard Lounge 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., (Sunday until 12:00 a.m.) Live entertainment 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Open for lunch, après-ski and dinner daily, The Mallard offers an award winning selection of single malt scotches, hand-rolled Cuban cigars, martinis and beer from British Columbia and around the world. Enjoy your cocktails in front of a crackling fireplace with a view of our towering mountains or on our terrace warmed by roaring fire pits. The Spirit Room is our tribute to the 2010 Whistler Olympic games. Available for private bookings offering a plasma screen TV, Mallard cocktails and fare.
The Portobello Market and Fresh Bakery All Day Deli, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Portobello's hip, casual setting serves up a fresh & fabulous menu selection – Deli-style. Featuring an open kitchen concept, made to order fare and specialty coffee bar. New this season: Make your own ice cream sundae! Sure to be a hit with the young and young at heart! Top
The Chalet at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Take a magical sleigh ride around The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course, pulled by impressive Clydesdale horses. After your ride under the stars, we invite you into The Chalet for a beautiful 3-course fondue dinner. Whether a romantic trip for 2 or a family outing for 10, this is a perfect way to end your day. Top

Family Fun
For more information and to secure bookings on the following please contact the lobby Concierge Desk at (604) 938 2006 or Fairmont Gold Concierge at (604) 938 2072:

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains combined offer more than 8,100 acres of skiable terrain. The 5,280 foot vertical rise of our ski lifts elevate you to the spectacular views of the Coast Mountain Range.

Cross Country Skiing
Lost Lake Park, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course and the Nicklaus North Golf Course are connected by miles and miles of track set skate and classic cross-country ski trails.

Dog-Sledding
Enjoy a wilderness ride with the dog breed that has dutifully served mankind for centuries. Two people can ride with the Musher on each sled and each dog team will take out one or two tours per day.

ZipTrek/Skyline Ecotours
Zip line adventures are an excellent alternative to skiing and snowboarding and are very unique to the Whistler area! Tours run daily and are considered an all weather activity.

Snowmobile Tour
A variety of guided tours tailored to all skill levels will take you on a backcountry adventure. Choose either day or evening tours.

Snowshoeing
Whether you are experienced or a first timer, your friendly, professional guide will take you on an unforgettable tour through the woods. If you prefer to go on your own we can arrange for rental equipment and a trail map.

Vida Spa
Choose from a variety of massage therapy, body-work, or aesthetic treatments at the Vida Wellness Spa in the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Phone directly (604) 938 2086.

Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
Ride our horse drawn sleigh along our Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course and then warm in The Chalet with a 3-course fondue dinner. 

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Family Fun Room - Frontenac Ballroom
December 21 to January 05, 2008 - 9:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m.

Arcade Avenue will feature state of the art games, movies, bouncy castles & video games guaranteed to excite and entertain children of all ages. Please purchase your "All Access" wrist bands for $40 CAD for whole stay or $15 CAD/day at the family fun room.

Tea with Santa - The Wine Room
December 22 & 23, 2007 - 3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.

Children of all ages will be hosted by Mrs. Claus while sipping tea awaiting HIS arrival. $39 CAD Adults, $29 CAD Children 6 to 12 years

Children's Stories - Frontenac Foyer
December 22 & December 23, 2007 - 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

Join us by the Christmas Trees for some classic holiday tales. Christmas Cookies & Milk for the wee ones will be available. 

Tea with Santa - The Wine Room
December 22 & 23, 2007 - 3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.

Children of all ages will be hosted by Mrs. Claus while sipping tea awaiting HIS arrival. $39 CAD Adults, $29 CAD Children 6 to 12 years

Gingerbread House Decorating with the Chef - Empress Ballroom
December 23, 2007 - 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Get the family involved in the holiday festivities with an interactive Gingerbread house decorating activity. Your family will create a one of a kind gingerbread house alongside our Pastry Chef. These beautiful homes will be used to decorate our gingerbread village, located in the Grand Lobby of the hotel
Cost: $50 per house.

Gift Wrapping Service - Main Lobby
December 23, 2007 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m

Relax in The Mallard Lounge while we wrap your gifts. Fees apply.

Children's Stories - Frontenac Foyer
December 22 & December 23, 2007 - 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.

Join us by the Christmas Trees for some classic holiday tales. Christmas Cookies & Milk for the wee ones will be available. 

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Gingerbread Decorating - Empress Ballroom
Monday, December 24, 2007, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Children will work to decorate yummy gingerbread characters.

Gift Wrapping Service
Monday, December 24, 2007 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Gift Wrapping Service - Main Lobby
Relax in The Mallard Lounge while we wrap your gifts.  Fees apply.

Fondue with Santa - The Chalet
Monday, December 24, 2007 - 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Join Santa and his Clydesdales as they jingle their way around the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Course. Warm up with a fondue dinner in the Chalet. Cost: $109 CAD Adults, $59 CAD Children 6 to 12 years (snow conditions permitting)

Traditional Dicken's Dinner Buffet - Macdonald Ballroom
Monday, December 24, 2007 - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A traditional North American Christmas Dinner Buffet featuring carved roast turkey and all the trimmings is just the beginning of this annual feast. Children also have their own selection of favourite treats from the popular Children's Buffet. Cost: $80 CAD Adults, $40 CAD Children 6 to12 years (Prices are inclusive of applicable taxes & gratuities)

Children's Stories with Mrs. Claus - Frontenac Foyer
Monday, December 24, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Join us by the Christmas Tree for some classic holiday tales. Christmas cookies and milk for the wee ones will be available.

Christmas Caroling - Main Lobby
Monday, December 24, 2007 - 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Come One! Come All! Join us in the Great Hall for Christmas caroling around the trees.

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Christmas Day Brunch - Macdonald Ballroom
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

A fabulous and festive Christmas Day Brunch will be served in The Wildflower. Cost: $70 CAD Adults, $35 CAD Children 6 to 12 years

Santa's Visit
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m

Santa has scheduled his return visit to The Fairmont Chateau Whistler this Christmas. Be sure to keep a look out for this jolly fellow.

Family Portraits - Frontenac Foyer
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Coast Mountain Photography will be in the Frontenac Foyer taking family portraits (no sitting fee and no obligation).  At your convenience,view the proofs at Coast Mountain Photography in the Carleton Lodge. Purchase only the photographs you want.

Christmas Dinner & Dance- The Macdonald Ballroom 
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Bask in the warmth and elegance of the classic Macdonald Ballroom on Christmas Day. Indulge in the lavish Traditional Christmas Feast while little ones delight in the Children's Buffet, Christmas favourites created just for them.Your entire family can put on their dancing shoes and kick up their heels to the live music of Vancouver's favorite dance band "Faith & Desire".This Christmas will be magical, one that you will remember fondly year after year. Cost: $110 CAD Adults, $55 CAD Children

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New Years Eve Gala- Dancing with The Stars, The Macdonald Ballroom
Monday, December 31, 2007 - Doors open at 8:00 p.m.

Show off your moves this New Year's Eve with Dancing with The Stars - Whistler-style. Foxtrot,Waltz and Tango with International Dance Professionals to the sweet sound of "The SwingSoul Orchestra". See if the panel of judges will give your moves the thumbsup or send you back for lessons. Included in this memorable evening is dazzling food presented at interactive stations and a Moet & Chandon toast. The spotlight is on, it's your time to shine! Cost: $220 CAD Adults,  $110 CAD Children 10 years and over

Family Portraits - Frontenac Foyer
Monday, December 31, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Coast Mountain Photography will be in the Frontenac Foyer taking family portraits (no sitting fee and no obligation). At your convenience, view the proofs at Coast Mountain Photography in the Carleton Lodge. Purchase only the photographs you want.

New Years Day Brunch - The Macdonald Ballroom
Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Join us for a spectacular brunch. Cost: $70 CAD Adults, $35 CAD Children 6 to 12 years

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler -
celebrating the warmth and merriment of the holidays with you and your family.

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Boulevard, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, V0N 1B4