Calling all snow bunnies

Set in some of the world's most renowned ski and winter destinations, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts invites guests to experience the trappings of the season with a distinctive selection of winter getaway packages. Whether an ideal winter escape includes tearing through the powder of the Rockies or taking on the Swiss Alps, Fairmont's cool winter packages will keep snow lovers warm all season long.

Nestled at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is located at the doorstep of some of the finest skiing in North America, with more than 8,100 acres of downhill skiing terrain. This winter, the Chateau invites guests to stay for a Free Ride by booking three nights at the rate of the day and receiving a $200 resort credit to be used at any of the hotel's unique restaurants, stores, or spa. Staying longer? The resort doubles the credit to $400 when guests book a six-night stay. Available from 15th November 2008 to 30th April 2009, rates start from $264 per night.

Diehard skiers and snowboarders should head to Alberta and the Canadian Rockies this season and experience what a true winter is all about. Few hotels can compete with the majesty and scenery of renowned ski destinations like The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, The Fairmont Banff Springs, and The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Guests can enjoy world-class skiing and luxury accommodations with each hotel's Ultimate Ski The Canadian Rockies Package, which include:

- The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - nightly accommodation, breakfast and gratuities, Tri-area ski lift tickets for two for Ski Louise/Sunshine/Norquay, transportation included for Ski Louise, and parking. Available throughout the ski season, rates start from $439 per night.

- The Fairmont Banff Springs - nightly accommodation, valet parking, Tri-area ski lift tickets for two for Ski Louise/Sunshine/Norquay, shuttle service to and from the ski hill, and full breakfast as well as gratuities. Available throughout the ski season, rates start from $439 per night.

- The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge - nightly accommodation, full breakfast for two with gratuities, lift passes for two at Marmot Basin, and ski shuttle to and from the hill. Available throughout the ski season, rates start from $239 per night.

Sitting at the foot of the award winning Laurentian peaks, tucked into the heart of Quebec's most picturesque village with a high-speed chair lift at its doorstep, Fairmont Tremblant offers guests winter bliss this season. Skiers can enjoy the hotel's ski-in, ski-out access and with 94 runs serviced by 13 state-of-the-art lifts, the mountain dominates a stunningly beautiful countryside and is the perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts. The Ultimate Ski Package includes nightly accommodation and lift tickets for two, based on a two-night minimum stay. Available from 4th January 2009 to the end of the ski season, rates start from $389 per night.

Québec City, the snow capital of the world, is gearing up for another snowy season with exciting winter adventures all beginning at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. Conveniently located near 120 ski and snowboarding slopes, the hotel's Ski Package includes nightly accommodation, buffet breakfast at Le Café de la Terrasse, where guests can enjoy a view of the ice skaters on the St. Lawrence River, ski lift tickets to Mont-Saint-Anne or Stoneham ski centers, and complimentary access to the hotel's health club and indoor pool. Available through 15th April 2009, rates start from $335 per night.

Located on the banks of the Ottawa River, Fairmont Le Château Montebello grants all guests free access to any of their seven cross-country ski trails totaling 18.5 km. From beginners to experts, there is a trail tailored to every skill level and each offers magnificent scenery and sights. The hotel's Bed & Breakfast Package includes nightly accommodation, buffet breakfast with gratuities at the elegant Aux Chantignoles Restaurant, as well as access to the sports centre, indoor pool, and one hour of indoor tennis. Available throughout the ski season, rates start from $249 per night.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the Saint Lawrence River while descending Canada's highest vertical drop east of the Rockies with a visit to Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. Partnering with Le Massif Ski Hill, site of the 2001 National Training Center for Canada's elite skiers, the resort invites guests to spend an exhilarating day testing their skills on this unforgettable mountain followed by a little downtime in the hotel's outdoor, heated saltwater pool. The MASSIF Ski Package includes nightly accommodation, buffet breakfast for two, and two adult day passes to Le Massif Ski Hill. Available throughout the ski season, rates start from $300 per night.

For serious skiers, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace offers the definitive ski experience - The Swiss Alps. Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, this luxurious destination overlooks the Alps and presents guests with some of the best slopes in Europe, including Les Portes du Soleil, Vilars, Leysin, and Gstaad. The hotel's Bed & Breakfast Package offers nightly accommodation in an elegant room and breakfast at La Palmeraie, where guests can enjoy extraordinary views of the region. Available throughout the ski season, rates start from CHF449 per night.

Set in the magnificent San Juan Mountains in Telluride, Colorado, The Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge is a top ski destination for snow lovers who appreciate great powder, unparalleled views and luxurious accommodations with friends and family.

The lodge's First Tracks Package includes nightly accommodation in a luxurious residence complete with living and dining room, natural gas stone fireplace, fully equipped kitchen and two master baths with jetted spa tubs, one lift ticket per individual for each night's stay, complimentary transportation from Telluride and Montrose airports, complimentary valet parking, daily housekeeping, and slope-slide ski valet. Available from 27th November to 13th December 2008, rates start from $500 per night, based on four-person occupancy in a two-bedroom suite.

All packages unless noted otherwise are subject to availability, priced per room, per night, exclude taxes and are based on double occupancy. Prices quoted are in local currency. For reservations, visit Fairmont.com.