The iconic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and local craft brewery, Yellow Dog Brewery have partnered to create a tribute beer in honour of the hotel’s beloved Canine Ambassadors, Ella, and Elly.
Partial proceeds of every beer sold will contribute to Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s commitment to sponsor a puppy through the BC & Alberta Guide Dogs.
The beer, aptly named ‘The Lobby Dog Lager’, a light, crisp and refreshing brew will serve as the house beer at Notch8 Restaurant & Bar, and the hotel’s event venues, available for $11.00 CAD per pint.
Partial proceeds from each beer sold will contribute to Ella and Elly’s sponsorship of a pint-size pup through the BC & Alberta Guide Dog’s Puppy Raising program, which provides the necessary foundation to raise a dog that will change a person’s life forever.
To celebrate, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver will launch a contest to name the hotel’s sponsored pup, open from Friday, August 25 through Friday, September 1 by entering through the hotel’s website.
The winner will be announced on Friday, September 8 and will receive a Grand Prize package of a one-night stay at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with dinner for two at Notch8, including a round of The Lobby Dog Lager. More information about the contest including entry rules and regulations can be found here.
In 2017, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver welcomed Ella, a then three-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever mix, and Eleanor (Elly for short), a then three-year-old Black Labrador.
Ella and Elly were trainees with BC & Alberta Guide Dogs, however, they proved too social for a career as a guide dog, alas, making them perfect hotel dogs.
Guests with their own four-legged companions can enjoy Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Lab of Luxury Pet Package complete with luxurious overnight accommodation, a welcome four-pack of The Lobby Dog Lager (for the paw-rents), pet amenities including a dog bed, bowls, and treats, along with complimentary self-parking. Reservations for the package can be made online.