[BCMA] The Maritime Museum of BC partners with The Fairmont Empress

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The Maritime Museum of BC sails into the
famous Fairmont Empress Hotel!

Well, not literally, but the Maritime Museum of BC has placed two key CPR Steamship models in the lobby and on the second floor of the stunning Fairmont Empress hotel. According to Cuyler Page, MMBC Curator, this represents an "ideal partnership". The MMBC is proud to contribute pieces of its collection that have the ability to enhance and connect visitors to Victoria with a tangible piece of Vancouver Island's maritime history.

Martin Leclerc, GM at The Fairmont Empress, agrees. "We are very pleased with this new partnership. We have such a wealth of opportunities right here, before our eyes and our two organizations can leverage one another so well and elevate the destination."

The large ship model found in the lobby is of the stately Empress of Canada. This magnificent vessel provided an experience in luxury for which CPR Steamships were famous for. Her mission was to transport cargo and carry passengers between China and Canada.

The second model, located in the mezzanine elevator lobby, is a marvelous replica of the Princess Marguerite. Another grand vessel, the sumptuous Princess Marguerite carried their majesties King George VI and Queen Victoria to the Empress Hotel in May of 1939.

Canadian Pacific, in its heyday, fashioned a complete system of travel and accommodation like no other. The consistency of style, class and comfort all the way from the beginning aboard a CP steamship, train, or a stay in one of their opulent hotels, such as The Fairmont Empress, was second to none.

Both models are on display at The Fairmont Empress. To experience other rich maritime artefacts, visit the Maritime Museum of BC, home to British Columbia's stories of the sea. For more information on this and the Museum, please call 250-385-4222, or visit our website, mmbc.bc.ca under the "What's New at the Museum" section.

ABOUT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS
The Fairmont Empress majestically rises over Victoria's Inner Harbour. This luxury hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. With turn-of-the-century beauty, The Fairmont Empress resort regally captures the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era, while the facilities and services meet the needs of today's traveler. Whether it is world renowned Afternoon Tea, the newly renovated Fairmont Gold, 18-holes of world-class golf or a soothing treatment in the award winning Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Empress, this luxury castle on the coast in Victoria offers the perfect escape from the stresses of a hectic lifestyle. From exhilarating ocean-bound whale watching safaris, epicurean-rich local cuisine to picturesque garden and vineyard tours, you will be awestruck by the countless experiences The Fairmont Empress, Victoria and Vancouver Island has to offer! For more information or reservations, please call 1-250-384-8111 or visit www.fairmont.com/empress<http://www.fairmont.com/empress>.


ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com<https://torcas.myfairmont.com/OWA/UrlBlockedError.aspx>.

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For any additional details, please contact
MaryAnne Dieno
mdieno at mmbc.bc.ca
250-385-4222 ext. 113






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