‘Vancouver’s Botanist Restaurant Updates the Power Lunch’

We are thrilled to share that Botanist was recently featured in Dwell Magazine, an inspiration and collaborative platform for architects, designers, and enthusiasts to share and discover inspiring design.

Fashion Royalty: Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and Chanel Arrive at Fairmont Pacific Rim

An extensive collection of vintage couture dresses spanning the ‘20s to early ‘90s has been imagined by Westbank’s Ian and Lauren Gillespie in collaboration with the “King of Vintage’, William Banks-Blaney.

Your Guide to Gallery Going this Fall

We’ve officially traded in sunshine and patios for warm blankets and Netflix marathons, but the change in season doesn’t need to be so gloomy. We’ve rounded up six art galleries and events happening in Vancouver over the next few months that are worth getting out of bed for.

What’s On This Week in The Lobby Lounge Oct 23

As Vancouver’s premier live music destination, The Lobby Lounge hosts emerging artists seven days a week, with the occasional impromptu guest performance.  View the full entertainment schedule here.

Find out who’s playing this week below and learn more about the artists who frequent The Lobby Lounge.

‘This bike rack in downtown Vancouver is on a continuously revolving carousel’

Kenneth Chan, writer for the Daily Hive, recently wrote a feature article on Fairmont Pacific Rim’s very own revolving Bike Carousel, the first of its kind, that launched this summer. Westbank, a local developer and owner of the building, initially put the idea forth to create something that would be less of a “galvanized steel eyesore,” which led to the installation of the new carousel. 

‘What’s WHAT: Botanist’

Luxury Magazine, the quarterly publication exclusively for holders of the Luxury Card, recently featured Botanist in their Fall issue, highlighting Botanist as one of their top picks for restaurants around the globe.

What’s On This Week in The Lobby Lounge

As Vancouver’s premier live music destination, The Lobby Lounge hosts emerging artists seven days a week, with the occasional impromptu guest performance.  View the full entertainment schedule here.

‘No Ticket Required: A Tour of Vancouver’s Public Art’

We are excited to share that Fairmont Pacific Rim has been included in Vogue.com’s ‘No Ticket Required: A Tour of Vancouver’s Public Art story.

Ultimate Vancouver Winter Activity Guide

The 22nd Annual Georgia Straight ‘Best of Vancouver’ Awards have just been released and we are thrilled to announce that Botanist, The Lobby Lounge and Fairmont Pacific Rim have all been awarded first place in three separate categories as seen below. Willow Stream Spa was also a runner up this year for Best Spa.

36 Hours in Vancouver Includes a Visit to Botanist

We are thrilled to share the news that Botanist has been included in The New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vancouver’ story, featuring an itinerary of select things to see, do, eat and stay in this captivating coastal city.

Artist Profile: Nikita Afonso

Winner of Best New Talent at the International Portuguese Music Awards (2017), MTV Cover of the Month February and voted Best Musician in the South Okanagan by Okanagan Life Magazine (2015), Nikita’s music speaks to the heart and touches the soul.

Artist Profile: Aidan Miller

As a solo performer, part of a small ensemble or a large band, Aidan Miller flat out brings it! Since graduating from York University in Toronto with a degree in Music Performance, Aidan has been entertaining audiences across the country and the world with his soulful voice and phenomenal piano work.