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2013 IDA CANADIAN CONVENTION PRE-TOUR SCHEDULE – 6-9 OCTOBER 8 OCT TUESDAY - STAY THE NIGHT AT LAKE LOUISE CHATEAU The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a jewel set in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada. This outstanding 4-diamond hotel has every amenity you've come to expect from a Fairmont resort. Swiss-inspired public spaces add to the property's alpine feel. Located on the shores of Lake Louise, this spectacular venue offers an awe-inspiring view of the mountains. In the fall of 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway construction workers stumbled across a cave containing hot springs on the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. From that humble beginning was born Banff National Park, Canada's fi rst national park and the world's third; called the "Plain of Six Glaciers". Spanning 6,641 square kilometres (2,564 square miles), the glaciers are the artists, geologically speaking, of the Canadian Rockies carving the valleys, defi ning the mountain peaks, and fi lling the narrow chasms with blue-green water. Timeless beauty will be yours at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise surrounded with snow-frosted Rocky Mountain peaks, secluded next to a legendary lake and showcased by a majestic glacier. In a land of storybook endings, The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise awaits your arrival. Escape to a haven of inviting splendor and indulge yourself with tantalizing cuisine from Canada and around the globe. Fittingly, the Chateau Lake Louise offers you the unique opportunity to relive the experiences of the area's early adventurers year-round. From casual walks around the Lake, to hiking and mountaineering the tallest peaks and deepest canyons, the Heritage Interprative Guides will lead you on exhilirating and informative excursions. Or if you're feeling adventurous, you might want to explore this natural wonderland on your own. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise rooms strive to live up to the natural wonder of the area with which the hotel shares its name. Featuring vistas of the lake and the wilderness on the outside, the rooms feature quaintly carved wooden furniture and all of the modern amenities that one would expect at a Fairmont Hotel on the inside. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise offers a broad range of dining options, from a gourmet sandwich at the 24-hour Chateau Deli to a fine dining experience at the four diamond Fairview Dining Room. 6 Register by enclosed form OR online at www.idaparts.org