Mystery Construction Continues At Epcot’s Castle-like Hotel du Canada. The centerpiece of the Canada Pavilion at Epcot is the majestic “Hotel du Canada,” a stunning structure inspired by the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa, Canada. This impressive building, with its intricate architecture and charming details, serves as a visual anchor for the entire pavilion. Even if it has been under construction since June 2023!
We have covered the construction at Hotel du Canada since June 13th, 2023. Originally the construction was on the facade of the building and on the copper-looking roof. At the time, Le Cellier Steakhouse and the whole building were covered in tarps and scaffolding. When the scaffolding came down we thought construction was complete in February of 2024. The Castle looked refurbished and the outside looked brand new.
The Image below is from June of 2023 with walls blocking off the upper area of the Canada Pavilion, and scaffolding covering the Hotel du Canada.
One month later in March of 2024, the Castle once again had walls keeping guests from walking around the upper portions of the Canada Pavilion. This construction continues today, January 2025. But what is going on? In the images below you can see that work is being done on the front of the Castle. The area looks to be either a new storefront, but we have heard others discuss ideas like a new DVC or a regular Lounge. Could Le Cellier be expanded?
Disney has already announced a new Lounge going in at Spaceship Earth which is due to open this year. Plus the new DVC lounge just reopened in Journey Into Imagination! pavilion. A lounge may not be going in. Could it then be a store? I have heard from older guests who have claimed this area once housed a store.
The photo below was shot on January 6th, 2025. Different colored walls keep guests from walking to the upper portions of the Canada pavilion.
Below you can see construction being done on two different entrances/exits to the Hotel du Canada. Metal-looking awnings are above the doorways. Wood walls or doors can be seen. Just to be clear, this is all visible from the Canada Pavilion, no one put a phone over a wall to get the photo. We like to play by the rules.
The Hotel du Canada is also home to several attractions within the pavilion, including the “Far and Wide” Circle-Vision 360° film, which showcases the breathtaking beauty of Canada’s landscapes and vibrant culture. Plus the restaurant with one of the best steaks on property, and the absolute best poutine we have ever eaten in “Le Cellier Steakhouse“.
Mystery Construction Continues At Epcot’s Castle-like Hotel du Canada
