FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER AND THE
VANCOUVER ART GALLERY CONTINUE PARTNERSHIP INSPIRED BY EMILY CARR
The Carr Collaboration Continues: An Afternoon Tea Inspired by Art,
Nature, and the Flavours of the Pacific Northwest
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver proudly unveils another summer collaboration with the renowned Vancouver Art Gallery. Guests can experience ‘Among the Trees with Emily Carr’, an immersive, themed afternoon tea inspired by the work of iconic British Columbia artist Emily Carr, (1871–1945).
The Vancouver Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, That Green Ideal: Emily Carr and the Idea of Nature, is the Gallery’s largest solo exhibition of the artist in over twenty years and features more than 100 of her paintings and drawings. The exhibition explores Carr’s obsession with the landscape of the Pacific Northwest, “one grounded in spatiality, where you’re not just looking at the forest, but feel as though your nose is right up against it,” says Richard Hill, Smith Jarislowsky Senior Curator of Canadian Art at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Exhibition Dates: February 6 through November 8, 2026
Opening Hours: Every day, 10 am-5 pm and 10 am-8 pm on Fridays
Pricing: $29+, free for Gallery Members, Indigenous Peoples and children under 18
Among The Trees with Emily Carr Afternoon Tea: A Culinary Tribute
Embark on a culinary journey inspired by Emily Carr with a special afternoon tea at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Set within the hotel’s Notch8 Restaurant, the immersive tearoom offers guests a chance to be ‘among the trees,’ surrounded by Carr’s signature forest paintings.
A unique cocktail menu draws inspiration from Carr’s love of the forest—including cedar-infused spirits and unique tinctures. Savoury highlights include: Woodland Grove, a mushroom mousse tart with a hazelnut crumb, and Red Cedar featuring wild Pacific salmon, fresh dill, and a caper-olive soil. For the sweet tooth, the decadent Driftwood Shortbread blends smoked sea salt caramel with flaky shortbread, while the Forest Floor chocolate financier delights with chocolate butter cream and matcha moss. Freshly baked classic and seasonally inspired scones are served warm with mascarpone tea cream and strawberry jam.
Afternoon Tea Dates: May 22 through September 20, 2026
Seatings: Thursday through Sunday, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
Pricing: $75 per person, $40 for children 12 and under
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, known as the ‘Castle in the City’, with its chateau-style green-clad copper roof and gargoyles is an architectural landmark in the heart of Downtown Vancouver. A registered heritage property, the hotel has been a symbol of timeless elegance and impeccable service since 1939, blending rich history with modern sophistication. Guests can enjoy unparalleled hospitality in beautifully appointed rooms and suites, along with world-class dining experiences, including seasonal offerings and afternoon teas. With a prime location near Vancouver’s most sought-after attractions, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver provides service and hospitality that has earned it a top spot on the 2024 Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List and a 4-star rating on the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide.
ABOUT FAIRMONT
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the intimate equally coexist with the infinite – an unrivaled portfolio of more than 80 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group consisting of 5,300 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries. | fairmont.com | all.accor.com
ABOUT THE VANCOUVER ART GALLERY
Founded in 1931 on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-
Committed to inclusivity and accessibility, the Gallery welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to share perspectives, build community and shape our collective future through art.
The Vancouver Art Gallery is a charitable not-for-profit organization supported by its members, individual donors, corporate funders, foundations, the City of Vancouver, the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts.