2024 Holiday Travel Guide for the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Edmonton Holidays 2024 Travel Guide

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For over 100 years, Fairmont Hotel MacDonald has delivered luxury in the heart of downtown Edmonton.  The hotel’s charm and elegance has made it one of the city’s most popular destinations.   Located on the banks of the Northern Saskatchewan River, it has been called the “Chateau of the River.”

The FairMont is having culinary celebrations for the holidays in their restaurants and offering special packages to their guests.

Christmas Eve Dinner

Enjoy an authentically local 3 course Table d’Hote menu in The Harvest Room.

1st Course

  • Parsnips & Brie Soup with Candied Chestnut and Herb Oil

2nd Course

  • Boar & Beef with Beer Bacon and Chive Crusted Beef Tenderloin Rosti Potato, Asparagus & Red Wine Jus

OR

  • Turkey Roulade with Mashed Potato, Sage & Pear Stuffing, Walnut Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Beets, Cranberry and Orange Compote and Turkey Gravy

OR

  • Crusted Hickory Marinated Tofu Steak with White Bean Cassoulet and Root Vegetables Gravy

3rd Course

  • Decadent Chocolate Yule Log with Trio of Chocolates, Candied Chestnuts and Whipped Spiced Cream

Pricing is $119 per guest.

Christmas Day Dinner

Enjoy a decadent 5 Course Table d’Hote menu with live entertainment in The Harvest Room.  

  • Amuse Bouche 12 hour Braised Alberta Shortrib, Poached Quail Egg Smoked Rosemary and Sea Salt
  • Preserved Beet Salad with Candied Pecan, Chevre Cheese Compressed Pear, Hydroponix Greens, Dried Cranberries and Blood Orange Dressing
  • Atlantic Scallop with Fennel and Saffron Broth, Braised Fennel and Orange Sabayon
  • Black Truffles and Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Spruce Tip Pesto and Aged Parmesan Snow
  • Intermezzo with Spiced Heirloom Carrot and Lemon Granite
  • Alberto Boar & Beef with Boar Bacon and Chive Crusted AAA Petite Tenderloin Kennebec Potato Rosti, Asparagus and Bordelais

 OR

  • Turkey Roulade with Pomme Puree, Sage and Pecan Stuffing, Walnut Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry and Orange Compote and Gravy
  • Decadent Chocolate Yule Log with Trio of Chocolates, Candied Chestnuts and Whipped Spiced  Cream

Pricing is $189 per person.

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Enjoy a 6 Course Dinner in The Harvest Room.

  • Amuse Bouche with Crab Salad Tartlet, Celery and Dried Cranberries
  • Winter Salad with Hydroponic Greens, Pomegranate Seed, Maple Candied Walnuts, Grizzly Gouda and Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • Saffron Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Kale and Creme Fresh
  • Champagne Sorbet with Strawberry Snow
  • Espresso Roasted Alberta Beef Tenderloin with Pommes Anna, Cultivated Mushroom Butter, Heirloom Carrot, Red Beet Gel and Bordelaise Sauce

OR

  • Sea Bass with Pickled Plum, Cous Cous, Charred Broccolini Bourbon and Brown Butter Sauce
  • Sachertorte with Apricot Whipped Cream

Pricing is $175 per guest.

Special Offers

Fairmont Hotel MacDonald Edmonton has special offers to help you save money on your stay.  Check these out.

  • Endless Winter Memories
  • Grand Romance Package
  • Alberta Resident’s Rate
  • Family Getaway
  • CAA/AAA Member Experience
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • AMA Alberta Motor Association Membership Rate
  • Good as Gold