Banff's The Rimrock Resort offering special experiences before closing for renos

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It’s closing – temporarily – on a high note.

The Rimrock Banff just hosted the world’s top money minds at the prestigious G7 finance ministers meeting. Now it opens the vault for what’s being termed a ‘historic transformation.’ No details of what that comprises are being released. Just that the hotel overlooking the valley on Sulphur Mountain will close in early October and reopen in spring.

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Until it closes, though, guests or visitors can savour a series of farewell experiences, including The Grande Finale Tasting Menu in its signature restaurant, which includes guest favourites and chef masterpieces from Eden’s 30-year history. The six-course meal with wine pairing includes such delicacies as king crab in lobster bisque, sablefish with smoked olives, Alberta tenderloin with huckleberries and port wine jus, and Hokkaido cheese tart with hickory and smoked maple.

Guests can book stays through Oct. 1 at rimrockresort.com, but no reservations will be taken during the renovation closure.

The Rimrock’s history dates back to 1888 when a hot spring was discovered nearby, leading to the creation of Banff National Park. An astute businessman opened a small, six-room hotel on the property where the Rimrock stands today. Over the years, there have been various incarnations, with a 60-room Rimrock Hotel built in 1959. That was sold in 1988, additions were added, and the Rimrock Resort Hotel opened in 1993 with more than 300 rooms and suites. It was acquired in 2023 by Oxford Properties and Accor Group, which also owns Fairmont.