Jan. 1, 1970

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Award List

WHISTLER, BC - Recognized internationally as a world class resort destination, Whistler's landmark, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, offers the finest in service and facilities.

Five Star Canada Select rating - Tourism British Columbia
Four Diamond Award rating - AAA/ CAA
Four Key – Green Key Eco-Rating, Hotel Association of Canada

World Travel Awards – North America’s Leading Ski Resort, October 2006
Luxury Travel Magazine - Gold List awards, Best Overseas Ski Resort, December 2005
Departures Magazine (American Express) - #1 Luxury Resort: U.S. & Canada, May 2004

TRAVEL & LEISURE MAGAZINE

* Travel + Leisure - #2 Golf Course in Canada, Annual Golf Poll
* The World’s Best Hotels List, 2008
* Top 100 Hotels in Continental U.S. and Canada, 1997 - 2008
* T+L 500 Ultimate Hotel Listing, 2005 – 2008
* Top 20 Favorite Family Friendly Resorts in Continental U.S. & Canada, 2004
* Top 100 Hotels Overall, 1997 – 2003
* The Best Spas for Value, Vida Wellness Spa, Fairmont Chateau Whistler (2002 - 2003)
* World’s Best Value in Continental U.S. and Canada, 1999 -2003

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER MAGAZINE

* Gold List 1994 – 2009
* Readers’ Choice Best in the World Awards, 1997 – 2009
* Top 50 Ski Resorts in North America, December 2004 - 2009
* #1 Top 50 Ski Resorts in North America, December 2003
* #1 Resort for Leisure Facilities, The America’s and Caribbean, January 2006
* #3 Canadian Resort, December 2005
Condé Nast Traveler - Top 10 Ski Resorts, 1996 - 2003

CELEBRATED LIVING MAGAZINE

* Celebrated Living - Top 5 Hotels in Canada, 2003
* Celebrated Living - Top 20 Worldwide Golf Resorts, 2003

Gayot.com - #3 Top 10 Golf Resorts in the World, 2009

Pique Newsmagazine (Whistler) – Best of Whistler Awards, Mallard Lounge is the #1 location for Martinis, Cigars, Scotch; #2 Best Chef - Chef Vincent Stufano and #3 Best Wine List – 2008

Financial Post - Readers' Poll Top Canadian Resort - 1996

Gourmet Magazine - Readers’ Poll #2, 2000

Power Smart Certified - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, British Columbia have been recognized as one of the first Power Smart Certified customers in British Columbia.

Forbes.com - Top 10 North American Ski Resorts, 2002

Forbestraveler.com – The World’s 400 Best Hotels, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 2008

Forbestraveler.com – Canada’s 10 Best Hotels, 2009

Departures Magazine (American Express) - #1 Luxury Resort: U.S. & Canada, May 2004

Elite Traveler - ''Pure Decadence'', The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Penthouse Suites, 2002

World Travel Awards - World's Leading Ski Resorts, 2003

GOLF AWARDS

* Travel + Leisure - #1 Best Resort for Buddy Trips (Canada), 2008
* Travel + Leisure – #2 Best Resort Course (Canada), 2008
* Travel + Leisure - #2 Best Golf Resort (Canada), 2008
* Travel + Leisure - #3 Best Resort for Family Trips (Canada). 2008
* Travel + Leisure - #1 Most Underrated Course (Canada), 2005
* Travel + Leisure - #1 Golf course restaurant (Canada), 2005
* Travel + Leisure - #1 Best spa/gym golf resort (Canada), 2005
* Condé Nast Traveler - #1 Golf Resort in Canada, 2007
* Condé Nast Traveler - #7 Golf Resort in the World, 2007
* Condé Nast Traveler - Top golf resort in Canada, 2002 – 2007
* Condé Nast Traveler - Top 50 Best Golf Resort in North America, Mexico & Caribbean 1999 – 2001
* GOLF Digest Top 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America, 2009
* Score Golf Magazine - Best Canadian Public Golf Courses, 2009
* Score Golf Magazine - #1 Resort Course in British Columbia, 2005
* Score Golf Magazine - Best Scenery in British Columbia, 2005
* Score Golf Magazine - Top 100 Golf Courses, 2005
* Celebrated Living - Top 20 International Golf Courses, 2008 - 2009
* Celebrated Living – Top 5 Canadian Golf Courses, 2009
* Robb Report – Best of the Best International Golf Resorts, May 2005
* Best Places to Golf Northwest (Guidebook) - June 2004
* The Golfer - Among “Best Of The World: Best Golf Spas (International)”, 2004
* Great Golf Resorts of the World - Inducted as a Member in 1997.
* GOLF Digest - 4 1/2 Star Award Winner, Places to Play, 1996-1997, 2002
* Links Magazine - Best of Golf Awards, 1995
* Golf Digest - Best New Canadian Golf Course, 1993
* Golf Digest - Best Places to Play, 2002
* Racquet Magazine - Top 100 Resorts in the World, 1995
* Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Certification - recognizing environmental responsibility. Certified in 1998.

CONVENTION AWARDS

* Successful Meetings Magazine - Pinnacle Award - 1993 - 2008
* Meetings and Conventions Magazine - Gold Key, 1992-2009
* Meetings and Conventions Magazine - Gold Platter, 1995 - 2008
* Corporate Meetings and Incentives Magazine - Golden Links, 1994 - 2003
* Meetings and Conventions Magazine - Gold Tee

TOUR OPERATOR AWARDS

* Scenic Tours - Hotel of the Year, 2008
* Airtours/ Nielsen Tours - Marque of Excellence Award, 2008
* Virgin Holidays - Best Hotel Ski 'Silver' Award, 2008
* West Jet Up! Magazine - Best Resort Value Award, 2009
* Neilson Active Holidays Marque of Excellence Best Ski Property, Canada, 2009


FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS

* Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) - Environmental Leadership Award for Fairmont's Green Partnership Program, 2009
* Canada's Top 100 Employers, 2009 Edition
* Virtuoso - Best of the Best Award for Most Socially Responsible, 2009

Ethics in Action - finalist

WHISTLER / BLACKCOMB SKI RESORT AWARDS
For a complete list of awards, check out the WhistlerBlackcomb website and the Tourism Whistler website.

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