Green Key Global awards Fairmont Le Château Frontenac five green key rating

This certification is reserved for hotels that have shown national industry leadership and commitment to protecting the environment. Since 2023, as part of its commitment to reducing its footprint on the environment, Fairmont le Château Frontenac has completely eliminated all single-use plastic items.

The 610-key hotel is located within the walls of the Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is the best location to discover Quebec City. Recently renovated, the Château blends the charm of the hotel’s enchanting past with modern innovations.

Beehive on the ROOF

“Bees are one of the most effective pollinators on the planet and we rely on them for 1/3 of the food we eat. That’s why we have installed honey bee apiaries on our roof to help this important pollinator. Here at the Château, our four beehives welcome 70,000 bees, producing up to 650 pounds of honey per year. The honey is harvested twice a year and is used in our kitchens, but also in our cocktails,” says a spokesperson for the Fairmont team.

An ecological legacy

After its major renovations and investments to increase the energy efficiency of its building, a partnership with Université Laval was made to allow the hotel to become carbon neutral. By working with the University, Le Château Frontenac wishes to take advantage of all occasions to reduce its ecological footprint. The Château Frontenac has chosen to join forces with Université Laval, an institution of higher education internationally recognized for its work in sustainable development and climate action, in a value-added partnership that will enable the Château Frontenac to achieve carbon neutrality, which means making a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge and science in the fight against climate change.

Carbon neutrality at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, in partnership with Université Laval, makes it possible to:

• Contribute to carbon capture projects in one of the world’s largest teaching and research forests
• Participate in the advancement of scientific research to develop new, innovative solutions
• Support Quebec City’s research in the fields of forest and soil carbon
• Help maintain a forest located just 45 minutes away from the hotel

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is committed to purchasing local, organic, fair trade food products that are produced with respect for the environment whenever possible. In the summer season, over 80 per cent of the ingredients are sourced locally. In addition, the Château offers:

• A chef’s garden located directly on the roof on the 4th floor
• A selection of organic or biodynamic wines
• Regional recipes using local or sustainable products
• Flexible options for vegetarians or other types of dietary restrictions
• Menus that do not use any endangered fish species
• A promise to reduce food waste with the Food Waste Control Program