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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Rimrock has one last splash before closing for renos
It's closing – temporarily – on a high note. The Rimrock Banff just hosted the world's top money minds at the prestigious G7 finance ministers meeting. Now it opens the vault for what's being termed a 'historic transformation.' No details of what that comprises are being released. Just that the hotel overlooking the valley on Sulphur Mountain will close in early October and reopen in spring. Until it closes, though, guests or visitors can savour a series of farewell experiences, including The Grande Finale Tasting Menu in its signature restaurant, which includes guest favourites and chef masterpieces from Eden's 30-year history. The six-course meal with wine pairing includes such delicacies as king crab in lobster bisque, sablefish with smoked olives, Alberta tenderloin with huckleberries and port wine jus, and Hokkaido cheese tart with hickory and smoked maple. Guests can book stays through Oct. 1 at but no reservations will be taken during the renovation closure. The Rimrock's history dates back to 1888 when a hot spring was discovered nearby, leading to the creation of Banff National Park. An astute businessman opened a small, six-room hotel on the property where the Rimrock stands today. Over the years, there have been various incarnations, with a 60-room Rimrock Hotel built in 1959. That was sold in 1988, additions were added, and the Rimrock Resort Hotel opened in 1993 with more than 300 rooms and suites. It was acquired in 2023 by Oxford Properties and Accor Group, which also owns Fairmont.
Calgary Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
The Rimrock has one last splash before closing for renos
Article content It's closing – temporarily – on a high note. Article content Article content The Rimrock Banff just hosted the world's top money minds at the prestigious G7 finance ministers meeting. Now it opens the vault for what's being termed a 'historic transformation.' No details of what that comprises are being released. Just that the hotel overlooking the valley on Sulphur Mountain will close in early October and reopen in spring. Article content Article content Until it closes, though, guests or visitors can savour a series of farewell experiences, including The Grande Finale Tasting Menu in its signature restaurant, which includes guest favourites and chef masterpieces from Eden's 30-year history. The six-course meal with wine pairing includes such delicacies as king crab in lobster bisque, sablefish with smoked olives, Alberta tenderloin with huckleberries and port wine jus, and Hokkaido cheese tart with hickory and smoked maple. Article content Article content The Rimrock's history dates back to 1888 when a hot spring was discovered nearby, leading to the creation of Banff National Park. An astute businessman opened a small, six-room hotel on the property where the Rimrock stands today. Over the years, there have been various incarnations, with a 60-room Rimrock Hotel built in 1959. That was sold in 1988, additions were added, and the Rimrock Resort Hotel opened in 1993 with more than 300 rooms and suites. It was acquired in 2023 by Oxford Properties and Accor Group, which also owns Fairmont. Article content
Calgary Herald
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
Calgary police designate three protest zones for next month's G7, expect big influx of activists
Article content Also on Wednesday, RCMP Chief Supt. and ISSG Security Director Dave Hall acknowledged some Banff residents weren't happy with initial plans for a designated protest zone in the town's Central Park. Article content He said another one has been found elsewhere in Banff and will be revealed on Thursday. Article content 'Police have learned their lessons from previous events, finding people have a right to be seen and heard and (ensuring) it's done legally,' said Hall. Article content He said protesters won't be tolerated on any roads or highways leading to the Kananaskis venue. Article content Article content Security personnel with earpieces could be seen patrolling the grounds of host venue Rimrock Hotel, a few uniformed were in its hallways and an RCMP sniffer dog has been inspecting journalists' gear prior to press conferences. Article content Article content But law enforcement officials say they expect the contentious presence of U.S. President Donald Trump at the summit, the war in Ukraine and the possibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's presence, and the ongoing Israeli attacks and blockade on Gaza will attract demonstrations for the Kananaskis event. Article content Article content A large chunk in the heart of Kananaskis Country will be closed to the unaccredited public from June 10-18, with roadblocks to the north of the Kananaskis Village venue at Mt. Lorette Ponds and one to the south at the Galatea Creek trail head parking lot. The mountain terrain to the east and west of the summit site will also be restricted. Article content An estimated 5,000 Canadian soldiers and up to 1,500 RCMP personnel will guard the closed access area, where even the movements of grizzly bears will be monitored. Article content The Royal Canadian Air Force has begun conducting preparatory security flights over the Kananaskis region, with low-level sorties flown by CF-18 Hornet fighters and, later in the month, CH-147F Chinook and CH-146 Griffon helicopters. Article content The G8 summit that was also held in Kananaskis in 2002 attracted a wide variety of protesters who gathered mostly in Calgary, but the event proceeded without any major violent incidents. Article content 'They were seen and heard but it was done in a way that was lawful,' said the CPS's Brar. Article content
CTV News
10-05-2025
- CTV News
Popular Banff hotel temporarily closing for renovations
Calgary Watch The Rimrock Hotel in Banff is closing for a few months as renovation work begins for 'historic transformation.'
