Did you catch this week’s “Bachelorette”? The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver starred as Vancouver’s own Jillian Harris brought her suitors to her hometown city to enjoy some more fun-loving action.

The guys stayed at the centrally located castle in the heart of the city and enjoyed the impressive 1009 suite. The pre-rose ceremony reception was hosted in the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Morningside Suite, followed by the final rose ceremony for the episode which was held in the hotel’s historic Boardroom.

Jillian’s authentic excitement for her city shines through as she shows the guys the best that Vancouver has to offer. Dates included a romantic dinner at Grouse Mountain, kayaking to Granville Island, a picnic in Stanley Park, and a Vancouver harbour cruise. Tune in next week to enjoy more highlights of the Pacific Northwest as everyone travels to the Fairmont Chateau Whistler aboard the Whistler Mountaineer.

To celebrate Vancouver’s starring role in The Bachelorette, Fairmont and Tourism Vancouver are giving away a romantic getaway to Vancouver. The Art of Romance Vancouver Getaway package includes two night’s stay at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, sparkling wine and strawberries, deluxe breakfast, valet parking and late check out. Some conditions apply. Enter to win at www.tourismvancouver.com.

In addition, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is inviting locals to cheer for their favourite Vancouver-girl in 900 West Lounge on the evening of June 8. The Vancouver episode will be aired on the lounge television as millions of people from the United States and Canada watch. A specially prepared Final Rose cocktail ($10) will be available for the festivities. 

This is the second time that the widely popular reality show has filmed in Vancouver, having hosted The Bachelor in 2004. Tourism Vancouver and Fairmont worked closely with the producers of both shows, along with the Canadian Tourism Commission, Tourism British Columbia and Tourism Whistler, to create an experience highlighting the exciting activities available in British Columbia and Canada.

Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Vancouver is sassy, sophisticated and outdoorsy. Voted “Best City in the Americas” by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine for three years in a row, Vancouver is home to two million people who enjoy a mild climate, breathtaking scenery and a wealth of recreational activities. Vancouver is proud to be the Host City for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Tourism Vancouver’s focus is on building exceptional customer relationships with meeting planners, travel influencers, travel media and independent tourists. The organization’s brand essence is about “exceeding expectations”.

A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels, which includes iconic landmarks like Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City, Fairmont The Norfolk, Nairobi and London’s The Savoy, reopening in 2009. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travellers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 56 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 25 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Shanghai, Morocco and Anguilla.