Welcom Summer with a Grand Splash…of Colour!

Vibrant new art installation, Banffchella, welcomes guests to a playful poolside vibe

Banff, AB – Canada’s Castle in the Rockies has kicked off summer with Banffchella, a playful poolside art installation for guests to enjoy an immersive experience with Instagrammable 3D structures, lawn games, and more.

Created in collaboration with Vancouver-based creatives Rachel Rivera and Claire Ouchi of the WKNDRS, the concept for this new poolside activation features bold geometric designs, colourful outdoor walkways, summer-themed 3D sculptures, and vibrantly painted indoor pool archways.

Looking to add to your Banffchella vibe with a glass of distinctive bubbles? Fairmont Banff Springs has you covered with a specially curated cocktail menu for guests created in partnership with Veuve Clicquot.

“Banffchella adds a sense of playfulness to the Fairmont Banff Springs experience and enhances the resort’s reputation as one of the top summer resorts in the country”, says Hotel Manager, David Garcelon.

Banffchella will continue throughout the summer months (the pool area is open daily from 6:00 am – 10:00 pm), with a resident DJ spinning relaxed tropical tunes on select afternoons until the end of the season.

To book your next grand getaway to the Castle in the Rockies, follow this link.

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Artist Bio

Claire Ouchi and Rachel Rivera met at Alberta College of Art & Design, majoring in Visual Communication. They now call BC home and have worked collaboratively together in the art, fashion and lifestyle industry for over 10 years as textile designers, artists and muralists. Key themes that have been ever-present in their collaborative work over the years include unorthodox, light and playful aesthetics where colour plays an effervescent role. Together Claire Ouchi and Rachel Rivera have founded the artistic lifestyle brand – WKNDRS. They are a multidisciplinary artistic duo that specializes in creating collaborative and interactive art experiences within the community. Their goal is to connect the community through artistic endeavours to make art and design accessible to all.

About Fairmont

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 75 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique experiences in 4,900 hotels and residences across 110 countries. fairmont.com

About Accor

Accor is a world leading hospitality group consisting of more than 5,200 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. The group has one of the industry’s most diverse and fully-integrated hospitality ecosystems encompassing more than 40 luxury, premium, midscale and economy hotel brands, entertainment and nightlife venues, restaurants and bars, branded private residences, shared accommodation properties, concierge services, co-working spaces and more. Accor’s unmatched position in lifestyle hospitality – one of the fastest growing categories in the industry – is led by Ennismore, a creative hospitality company with a global portfolio of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Accor boasts an unrivalled portfolio of distinctive brands and approximately 260,000 team members worldwide. 68 million members benefit from the company’s comprehensive loyalty program – ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a daily lifestyle companion that provides access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences. Through its Planet 21 – Acting Here, Accor Solidarity, RiiSE and ALL Heartist Fund initiatives, the Group is focused on driving positive action through business ethics, responsible tourism, environmental sustainability, community engagement, diversity and inclusivity. Founded in 1967, Accor SA is headquartered in France and publicly listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN code: FR0000120404) and on the OTC Market (Ticker: ACCYY) in the United States. For more information visit group.accor.com, or follow Accor on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.