Hotel MacDonald
Edmonton city council approves 55-storey tower on Hotel Macdonald’s doorstep
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The developers behind a long talked about apartment and retail tower, to be built on the park site in front of Edmonton’s Hotel Macdonald, have received approval to go ahead with the project. Continue reading
Renovations to Hotel Macdonald’s Confederation Lounge met with mixed reviews
The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald is about to undergo renovations to its Confederation Lounge and the changes are being met with some push-back, particularly online. Continue reading
Esks out but Edmonton wins. Grey Cup expected to be windfall for local businesses
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Festival organizers estimate hosting the 2018 Grey Cup will bring 30,000 people to the city and will inject $100 million into Edmonton’s economy. Most businesses are thrilled. Continue reading
Little park in front of downtown Edmonton’s Hotel Macdonald could be site of tall tower
While the space in front of the Hotel MacDonald currently houses a little park, it is privately owned and was actually approved for rezoning in the 1980s. Continue reading
Edmonton’s river valley funicular to open Saturday
The funicular in Edmonton’s river valley will be open to the public on Saturday. Continue reading
Edmonton’s river valley funicular project nearing completion
The City of Edmonton hasn’t had the best track record when it comes to construction projects, but work on the river valley funicular is running on time and on budget. Continue reading
Funicular coming to Edmonton’s River Valley
City council approved the construction of the Mechanized River Valley Access project, which will include an urban staircase with a funicular, pedestrian bridge and outdoor elevator. Continue reading