Fairmont Pacific Rim facts for kids
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The Fairmont Pacific Rim in April 2010
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| Opened | 4 February 2010 |
| Height | 140 |
The Fairmont Pacific Rim is a super tall building in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It's a special place because it has both a fancy hotel and condominiums (apartments) inside. This amazing skyscraper stands about 140 meters (459 feet) tall and has 48 floors! It first opened its doors on February 4, 2010. It's also part of the well-known Fairmont Hotels and Resorts family.
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About the Fairmont Pacific Rim
The Fairmont Pacific Rim is a very tall building in Vancouver, Canada. It is known for being a luxurious place to stay. The building combines a hotel and private homes. This means some floors are for hotel guests, and others are for people who live there.
Where the Building is Located
You can find the Fairmont Pacific Rim at 1038 Canada Place. It is in the Downtown Vancouver area. Specifically, it's in a neighbourhood called Coal Harbour. The building is right next to another famous building, the Shaw Tower.
Opening Day and the Olympics
The Fairmont Pacific Rim opened its doors on February 4, 2010. This was a very exciting time for Vancouver. The building opened just over a week before the 2010 Winter Olympics began. The Olympics brought many visitors to the city. The new hotel was ready to welcome them.
Hotel and Residences
The building has 48 floors in total. The lower floors are used for the hotel. The first 22 floors are part of the Fairmont hotel. These floors offer rooms and services for guests. The floors above the 22nd floor are for condominiums. These are private apartments where people live.
