Jan23151 Best EnvironmentallyFriendly Well Technology Company - Western Canada Located in the heart of the Alberta Rockies, The Malcolm Hotel has it all. With stunning mountain views, exceptional personalized service, and resort-style amenities, guests are left with very little to wish for. Even better, Canmore’s premiere luxury hotel not only provides four-star service and a truly luxurious experience, but it is also dedicated to its community and the environment, aiming to minimize its carbon footprint through various sustainable practices. The first traditional hotel built in Canmore in the last 20 years, the Malcolm Hotel provides four-star service and hospitality to 124 wellappointed rooms and suites with luxury amenities. Situated between two natural-flowing creeks, its ambiance and design reflect the pageantry, royalty, and heritage of the past Scottish King, Malcolm III, who is also known as Canmore’s namesake. The hotel’s amenities include an elegant outdoor pool with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains from the second floor, an open-air mezzanine, and a fitness centre. With a large outdoor event space, six sophisticated meeting rooms, and a fine dining restaurant and bar, the Malcolm Hotel is ideal for conferences, weddings, and luxury getaways. As well as boasting an impressive range of luxurious facilities, the Malcolm is also dedicated to its community and the environment. When plans to build the Malcolm were still under development, the decision was made to invest in building the hotel to meet the Canadian Green Build standards with the vision of obtaining LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The Malcolm Hotel was therefore built with sustainability as a leading priority. Utilizing the hotel’s prime location between Policemen’s Creek and Spring Creek, the Malcolm was designed to use geothermal technology to sustainably supply water and heat throughout the building. Geothermal systems are not only economical, but they are also environmentally friendly. Instead of using fossil fuels for heat in the winter and electric air conditioners in the summer, the hotel uses a geothermal system to heat and cool the hotel based on its needs. Founder and President of the Malcolm and developer of the Spring Creek community, Frank Kernick, comments, “We were one of the first to adopt geothermal technologies in Alberta to meet our goal: to create a truly sustainable mountain community. This is a nod to my parents and grandparents and to Canmore – a legacy for the town in which I grew up.” The positioning of energy efficient windows also allows natural light into the building which provides warmth on a continual basis. From the use of ethically sourced wood and iron to the utilization of local carpeting suppliers, it is evident that the Malcolm was truly built to leave an ever-lasting legacy in Canmore while creating minimal environmental impact on its community. Since it opened, the Malcolm’s team has continued to keep environmental responsibility as a priority. The Malcolm Hotel has a Sustainable Policy and Action Plan which declares its commitment to effectively addressing environmental issues that are a result of its daily operations. The hotel also has a Green Team, which is a group of representatives from each department who meet monthly to discuss, implement, and review various green initiatives. In addition, the hotel aims to purchase sustainability, meaning they aim to buy in bulk to reduce excess packaging, purchase locally to reduce the impacts of shipping – as well as purchase items that are reusable or made from organic/sustainable products. To reduce energy and water consumption, towels and linen are not refreshed daily unless otherwise requested and training is provided to staff on how to use resources responsibly. The hotel also recycles as much as possible to reduce waste. Furthermore, The Stirling Grill, The Malcolm Hotel’s Fine Dining Experience, proudly works alongside the town of Canmore as a pilot property for the commercial composting program. The restaurant has now been composting food waste for over a year and it has created an amazing mindset within the team to strive towards reducing and recycling waste wherever possible. Rose Foster, the hotel’s guest services manager, says, “Living in this pristine environment reminds us constantly it is not only our responsibility to operate sustainably but to encourage our team members and visitors to be legendary role models striving to excellence in all aspects of regenerative tourism.” Moving forward, the hotel aims to attain GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) certifications and is working with Green Step Solutions to assess the hotel’s current environmental impact and carbon footprint. Once this assessment is complete, all departments will be invited to review the report and work creatively to expand on the hotel’s already effective regenerative practices. Winning Best Environmentally-Friendly Well Technology Company, Western Canada, in the Canadian Business Awards 2023, is a promising start to what will undoubtedly be an eventful year for the Malcolm Hotel. It will be exciting to see how the hotel’s steps towards sustainability develop as further environmentally conscious daily practices are implemented with team members and guests. Contact: Rose Foster Company: The Malcolm Hotel Web Address: https://www.malcolmhotel.ca/ Canadian Business Awards 2023 11
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