Algonquin

How the Stage was Set HISTORY IN BRIEF 1889: Inauguration of the hotel. 1984: The Province of New Brunswick purchased the hotel. HISTORY IN DETAIL 1883: Establishment of the St Andrews Land Company, the venture behind the Algorquin. 1889, June: Designed in the Tudor style, the hotel opened its doors. Its inauguration was feted by distinguished guests from Canada and the United States, who admired the four storey structure and castle-like facade. The impressive hotel offered 80 guest rooms, with fireplaces in all the larger rooms. First guests paid $3 to $5 per night for a room complete with water closet. One of The Fairmont Algonquin's most sought-after features was the 'cure all' saltwater baths. Saltwater was drawn from Passamaquoddy Bay and held in water tanks in the hotel attic. Guests would immerse themselves in the therapeutic solution in bathtubs designed with four taps - two for fresh water and two for saltwater. The saltwater baths, clean air and local Samson Spring were all believed to have healing properties. Early advertising proclaimed 'No hay fever here!' and drew many wealthy tourists with the promise of good health in elegant surroundings -a haven for rejuvenation. 1903: At this time most guests arrived by train and so it was only fitting that the Canadian Pacific Railway Company took over ownership that year. 1970-73: The hotel was sold to local interests and the Province of New Brunswick leased the property in 1973. 1984: The Province eventually purchased The Fairmont Algonquin along with two golf courses and Katy's Cove private beach in 1984. 1998: The Fairmont Algonquin was named Environmental Hotel of the Year in recognition of its 'green action plan'. The comprehensive program includes reducing, reusing, and recycling practices, and a constant search for new green solutions. 1999: Canadian Pacific spun-off Canadian Pacific Hotels, along with all its properties. The new company was renamed Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in an effort to reflect its growing global presence and ambitions

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