Breathtaking scenery abounds in Western Canada, with towering snow-capped mountains and hundreds of miles of Pacific coastline. Pristine lakes and wooded areas are home to myriad species of high-alpine creatures, making wildlife viewing a popular pastime in Western Canada. Then there's dozens of outdoor sports, plus world-renowned dining and shopping. As you'd expect, accommodations in Western Canada include major mountain resorts, as well as charming lodges. But many metropolitan areas, like Vancouver, the capital of British Columbia, also boast incredibly chic and modern high-rise hotels.

Banff / Lake Louise (Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Lake Louise Inn, The Fairmont Banff Springs, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise) Select Banff and Lake Louise are two communities in the center of one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Ski, shop or spa; fish, hike or canoe; or simply enjoy the glorious Rocky Mountain scenery.

Calgary (Delta Bow Valley, The Fairmont Palliser, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge) Select Rugged Calgary, Alberta, is where visitors go to experience the heritage of the Canadian West. Cowboys and culture come together in this cosmopolitan 'New West' city.

Vancouver (Century Plaza Hotel and Spa, Delta Vancouver Suites, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, The Westin Bayshore, The Fairmont Vancouver Airport) Select Site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, chic Vancouver is known for its beautiful setting, surrounded by sparkling ocean and majestic mountains.

Victoria, BC (Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites, The Fairmont Empress) Select With some of the mildest climate in all of Canada, beaches and outdoor adventures abound in Victoria, on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.

Whistler (Holiday Inn SunSpree Whistler Hotel, Residence Inn Whistler, Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa, Whistler Pinnacle Hotel ) Select Known foremost for its two ski areas, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains, this high-alpine resort is a four-season destination, with adventurous activities and plenty of sightseeing available in the warm-weather months as well.

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