Above the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in downtown Edmonton rise the honey-colored walls and slate-gray roofs of Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. An architectural landmark and symbol of luxury for over 100 years, it combines the graceful service of a pa
It’s the best view in Edmonton. They have a good cocktail menu and probably my favourite sangria. As far as having a cocktail with friends on a patio goes, you’re not going to beat that view. It serves up the whole west river valley, northern skyline and southern skyline view. And it’s very classy, too.
If authenticity is what you’re going for, look no further than the Confederation Lounge in the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Since opening in 1915, the Confederation Lounge has been serving up cocktails in its refined casual setting with the most breathtaking views. Get cozy in one of the comfortable chairs or cuddle up near the fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine, Scotch or even a cappuccino and take in the ambiance of one of Edmonton’s best historical spots.
Perched on a cliff over the river valley, the steep silhouette of this large railway hotel has distinguished Edmonton’s skyline since 1915. The seven-story stone building – with a limestone face and copper gabled roof – invokes a 16th century French castle. Linger over The Mac’s sensational iced tea by the huge windows of Confederation Lounge or head outside to the sunny patio for a sweeping view of the hotel gardens and green river valley below.