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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

OUR STORY

Where history happens

From everywhere around the world, an impressive number of famous personalities have graced Fairmont Le Château Frontenac with their presence over the century. All those visits, which are the pride of the fabled Castle’s history, have marked over 130 years of wonderful memories.

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A Royal Castle

The Château Frontenac have welcomed King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II in 1939. A luxurious suite has been designated in honor of the official visits of Queen Elizabeth II.

Host of crucial political meetings

In 1943 and in 1944, Le Château Frontenac became the center of the Quebec Conferences of World War II involving Roosevelt, Churchill and Mackenzie King. The heads of the Allies held talks that proved decisive to prosecuting the war to a successful conclusion.

Hollywood on Cap Diamant

In 1952, the Château Frontenac was transformed into a movie set for the Alfred Hitchcock’s movie, called I Confess. Montgomery Clift and Anne Baxter were part of the prestigious casting of the movie. Many other movie stars chose the château as their hotel destination.

A visit worthy of a fairy tale

In 1969, HRH Princess Grace of Monaco was guest of honor at the Québec Winter Carnival. The highlight of her visit was the Regency Ball, held in the Ballroom of the Château, where the Princess dazzled the guests with a magnificent 18th-century-style ball gown.

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A figure of the city's French heritage

Fairmont le Château Frontenac was named after Louis de Buade, comte de Palluau et Frontenac. Frontenac was appointed Governor General of New France by King Louis XIV of France. In particular, he is credited with greatly expanding the colony.

OVER 130 YEARS OF HISTORY

Since 1893, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac rise proudly on Cap Diamant, always ready to receive its guests from around the world in a pleasant, elegant and refined atmosphere.

Canadian Pacific Railways

By the late 19th century, William Van Horne, President of Canadian Pacific Railways (C.P.R.), had raised enough funds to build the ideal stopover for C.P.R. travellers, Le Château Frontenac. Van Horne retained the services of the New York architect Bruce Price

Awards

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a distinguished downtown landmark. Affectionately referred to as the beloved icon of Quebec, this heritage urban resort has graced numerous award lists including

  • 2024 - Spirited Awards – Top 10 regional best bars in international hotel – Canada for 1608 Bar

  • 2024 - Wine Spectactor Magazine - Best of Award of Excellence for the Champlain restaurant's wine list

  • 2023 - Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards - Best Luxury Historic Hotel

  • 2023 - Elite Traveler’s World’s Finest - Top 50 Eco Hotel Suites – Van Horne Suite

  • 2023 - Condé Nast Traveler - Readers' Choice Awards - Eastern Canada's Top 15 hotels

our commitment to the future

At Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, our commitment to the future is rooted in a deep respect for our environment, communities, and guests. We are dedicated to pioneering sustainable practices, from reducing our carbon footprint to supporting local cultures and economies.

Sustainable Responsibility

We believe that luxury and sustainability can coexist harmoniously, and we are committed to leading the hospitality industry in environmental stewardship. From energy-efficient operations to waste reduction initiatives and eco-conscious guest experiences, we continuously seek ways to reduce our impact.

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