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Fairmont Hot Springs
- 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd
- Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia
- V0B 1L1
- Phone: 1 250 345 6000
- Website
Description
Under Holland's ownership, Fairmont Hot Springs grew. Holland recognized the hot springs' vast potential, so he harnessed the water, built a swimming pool, erected the main Fairmont Hot Springs Ranch barn (which still stands), started a restaurant, opened a tenting camp and constructed bungalows. Fairmont Hot Springs had officially arrived. Over the years, the resort blossomed. New amenities were added, and year-round tourist wellness adventures became Fairmont Hot Springs' driving force. Before long, tennis courts, a putting green, badminton and tetherball accompanied provisions for hunting, fishing, hiking and backcountry exploration. Through all the advancement, change and progress, Fairmont Hot Springs remained a place where families could escape their day-to-day lives and experience the healing power of nature's awesome splendour. After William Holland's death, the resort remained in the family, with Holland's son taking over operations as an absentee landlord of sorts. In the spring of 1957, Lloyd and Earl Wilder, two brothers from Saskatchewan, enjoyed a picnic at Fairmont Hot Springs. They got to talking with the resort manager, who mentioned he was too old for the work his job entailed and commented off the cuff that he'd like to see the owners sell so he could retire. The seed was planted - within the year, Lloyd, Earl and a group of investors became the proud owners of Fairmont Hot Springs. ...