Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

Special Events

Special Signature Events at the Castle

Discover an exciting calendar of special events and happenings at Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in downtown Edmonton. From special culinary dining experiences to seasonal celebrations, our hotel is your destination for an unforgettable stay.

Winter on the river

Explore Edmonton’s only MICHELIN Key hotel this winter. Settle into a cozy stay, linger over drinks by the fireplace, and take in the stillness of the snow-covered river valley. Special winter memories start here.

 

  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

    Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us February 20, 2026. Executive Chef John Lance presents a Chinese-inspired menu, thoughtfully paired with wines from around the world. Experience the energy of dragon dancers while enjoying an unforgettable dinner, welcoming prosperity for the Year of the Fire Horse.

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    Dates: February 13, 14, and 15

    Celebrate your love with a thoughtfully curated three or five-course tasting menu designed for lingering over every delicious moment. Rooted in familiar comforts and refined flavours, each dish is prepared from scratch using the freshest local ingredients, with herbs harvested from our own gardens.

  • Sharing Tower Experience

    Dates: February 13, 14, and 15

    Crafted exclusively for romance, savour a 3-course dinner served in a sharing tower, paired with two chilled glasses of Billecart-Salmon Champagne. Available exclusively on Valentine's Weekend.

  • Valentine's Sunday Brunch

    Dates: Sunday, February 15, 2026

    Discover Edmonton’s unrivaled brunch experience hosted in the iconic Empire Ballroom. Enjoy everything from made-to-order egg omelettes, specialty crepes, savory carving stations, seafood displays and Valentine’s Day inspired delights!

  • Sweetheart Afternoon Tea

    Dates: February 7 – March 1, Saturday and Sunday

    Experience the time-honoured tradition of Afternoon Tea, a cherished Fairmont ritual perfected through decades of expertise. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches made with fresh, local ingredients, alongside fine homemade pastries and an exceptional selection of ethically sourced loose-leaf teas, exclusive to Fairmont. 

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