Here is a roundup of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts properties across Canada offering a range of events in celebration of The Coronation.
Fairmont Royal York
Clockwork Coronation Afternoon Tea
Join them for the celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Guests will enjoy their traditional Afternoon Tea service accompanied by special feature items.
Feature Items:
- Coronation Chicken, Spiced Mango, Curried Aioli, Smoked Chicken, Apricot Chutney, Herbs, Brioche Roll
- The King’s Crown, Jivara Chocolate Truffle, Shortcrust Cookie
Date: May 6th & 7th, 2023
- 12:00 – 4:00 pm, Saturday
- 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Sunday
- Book:
- Cost: $89 per person
- Menu available here
Fairmont Empress Victoria
King’s Coronation Afternoon Tea – May 6
To celebrate King Charles III’s coronation, Fairmont Empress is hosting a special afternoon tea featuring their finest scones, clotted cream & jam, savouries, sandwiches, and delectable desserts.
On Saturday May 6 they’ll be pouring the king’s favourite Darjeeling tea, served with milk & honey.
Take your time in the elegant Lobby Lounge, an airy space that channels turn-of-the-century elegance with modern refinement.
Guests will be served a special macaron decorated with the official emblem of the King’s coronation and receive a commemorative menu to take home as a keepsake to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Make it an extra special occasion and add a glass of champagne during this timeless traditions.
- Afternoon Tea per person 95
- Champagne Tea featuring a glass of Veuve Clicquot 128
- Champagne Tea featuring a glass of Laurent Perrier 135
- Open Daily from 11:00am, reservations recommended
From Queen to King in the Restaurant & Bar
Did you know Q represents Queen and country?
The revered figure for whom this hotel was named.
The concept celebrates all these qualities: it echoes history, hints at the island’s natural lushness, and exudes a modern twist on Royalty.
Designed by Puccini Group, the venue has traditional coffered ceilings, a quartzite bar, modern furnishings and bold artwork featuring Queen Victoria through her reign.
In celebration and in honour of King Charles III, Q at the Empress & Q Bar will temporarily change their names during the coronation.
From May 5 – 12, please join them in ‘K Bar’ & ‘K at the Empress’, still a sumptuous, modern interior space that will make the world’s travelling elite feel right at home.
Their fresh and inventive local cuisine and cocktails make it a must-visit in Victoria.
Q Bar (aka K Bar) Cocktail Offer
Home to inspired cocktails, artisan beers, and locally crafted Empress 1908 Gin.
Take a seat at the bar, or settle into a plush couch with friends, and spend some quality time in one of British Columbia’s most storied rooms, while enjoying gorgeous harbour views.
Raise a Toast to the New King from May 5 until May 12
The King has been rumoured to enjoy a gin martini every evening before dinner; no one knows how he takes it, but they know he loves gin & a single malt like Laphroaig. He loves Laphroaig so much he’s granted it a Royal Warrant.
The talented bartenders at Q Bar (aka K Bar) have crafted the perfect gin cocktail that would knock his socks off (and hopefully yours too!)
King’s Elixir $23
A smoky and spirit-forward cocktail with Oaken Empress 1908 gin, Laphroaig 10, Esquimalt dry vermouth, orange bitters, and a splash of lemon oil
Q at the Empress (aka K at the Empress) Culinary Offer
A cheeky nod to King and Country with a modern twist on Royalty, ‘K at the Empress’ restaurant retains the iconic architectural integrity of its 1908 roots, boasting a cherry wood ceiling and spectacularly detailed mouldings blended with contemporary and modern design.
The King’s Favourite Breakfast on May 6
It’s known that the King rarely eats lunch, so what he eats for breakfast is of the utmost importance.
Enjoy our take on the king’s favourite breakfast; the cheesy egg bake
King’s Cheesy Egg Bake $23
The offers have been priced at $23 to commemorate the year of his coronation, 2023.
Find the full list of coronation happenings here.