25 TOP CANADIAN SPA DEALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
For many of us, the holidays can be stressful, and even more so in times of economic uncertainty, so stress-reducing spa visits could very well be the perfect gift to give or to receive this holiday season. (Please note: Specials may be restricted to certain days, and taxes and gratuities may or may not be included in the holiday prices. Prices are in Canadian dollars.)
From west to east, here’s a sampling of what Canadian spas are offering this holiday season:
Ancient Cedars Spa at the Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, BC
A West Coast Christmas Package
Hugging the shores of the Pacific Ocean, the Ancient Cedars Spa is offering a West Coast Christmas Package including two night’s accommodation for two, two 1-hour AVEDA spa treatments and a four-course Christmas dinner for two at The Pointe Restaurant (or privately in your guest room). The package also includes several extras such as a live miniature Blue Spruce in your guest room and keepsake tree ornaments.
Holiday Price: Starting at $1,595 based on double occupancy.
www.wickinn.com
ancientcedarsspa@wickinn.com
1-800-333-4604
Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Toast of the Town Facial
Someone was bound to offer it sooner or later: A “happy-hour” for the skin. The Grotto’s 60-minute Toast of the Town Facial uses a wine-inspired product line to refresh the skin. The treatment is followed by a Mimosa. Price includes access to the Grotto Mineral Pool, relaxation lounges and one of the best spa cafes in the country - Treetop Tapas & Grill.
Holiday Price: $110
www.grottospa.com
relax@grottospa.com
1-800-663-7373
Absolute Spas, Vancouver, B.C.
Organic Canadian Cranberry-Grapefruit Triple Winter Warm-Up
Absolute Spas’ Winter Warm-Up begins with an exfoliating luffa body scrub, followed by a treatment for fingers and toes, then a full body massage with organic Shea Butter blended with organic cranberry, pomegranate, blueberry fruit extracts and Vitamin E. An optional cranberry-grapefruit steam bath is also included in the package.
Holiday Price: $249
www.absolutespa.com
info@absolutespa.ca
1-877-684-2772
Sahara Spa, MooseJaw, Saskatchewan
Royal Ritual Christmas Special
The Indonesian-inspired Sahara Spa’s Royal Ritual begins with an aromatherapy foot soak followed a Bali Spice Boreh Body Scrub, a signature 75-minute Asian-style massage and a 60-minute customized facial. Located in downtown Moosejaw, the Sahara Spa is one of the very few Canadian spas to offer an authentic Indonesian experience.
Holiday Price: $225
www.saharaspa.ca
saharaspa@sasktel.net
306-692-1012
Riverstone Spa, Inn at the Forks, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Heal the Body
For this holiday season, The Riverstone Spa is allowing for “customization.” It’s one of the new buzz words in the spa biz. Clients choose any two of four services (facial, pedicure, massage or wrap) then add on one more from a choice of three (paraffin treatment, lip service or aroma steam). The three-treatment package also includes a 15 per cent discount on regular-priced retail on the day of services.
Holiday Price: $185
www.innforks.com
reservations@omnforks.com
1-877-377-4100, 204-942-6555
Elmwood Spa, Toronto, Ontario
Decadent Retreat
Canada’s largest day spa, Elmwood Spa in downtown Toronto is offering a Decadent Retreat including water therapies, a 50-minute skin freshening facial, a deluxe manicure and pedicure, a 60-minute Li’Tya body massage inspired by Australian-aboriginal healing rituals. A 3-course lunch plus Elmline gifts complete the package. Partake of the Decadent Retreat in December and you get a bonus $50 gift card towards ElmLine products.
Holiday Price: $433
www.elmwoodspa.com
spa@elmwoodspa.com
1-877-284-6348
Grail Springs Spa in Bancroft, Ontario
2 for 1 Economy Buster Holiday Spa Deal
Renowned for their detox programs, Grail Springs Spa is offering a two-for-one deal on 2, 5, 7, 12 and 14-night packages. This Economy Buster for two includes accommodation, organic meal plan, a detoxifying mud bath or sea weed wrap, a $75 spa credit, fitness activities and use of wet areas. You need to buy the package by December 31 to take advantage of the two-for-one offer, but bookings are good until the end of May, 2009.
Holiday Price: $990, two nights, double occupancy
www.grailsprings.com
reservations@grailsprings.com
1-877-553-5772
The Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being, Alton, Ontario
Afternoon Indulgence
An Afternoon Indulgence at The Millcroft Spa, Centre for Well-Being includes a one-hour Hot Stone Massage with afternoon tea service in the Spa Café. You can complete the day relaxing by the indoor pool or cozy up to the fireplace in the spa lounge. Millcroft offers a lovely country experience complemented by fine dining.
Holiday Price: $130
www.millcroft.com
spa@millcroft.com
1.800.383.3976
Spa at Inn on the Twenty, Jordan (Niagara Region), Ontario
The Twelve Days of Wine Country Christmas
In keeping with the country that prevails in this wine country spa, Inn on the Twenty is offering a gift package including seven spa experiences and five products – one item for each of the 12 Days of Christmas. The package includes an aromatherapy steam, body polish, massage, facial, manicure, makeup application, spa luncheon, an anti-stress shoulder wrap, a bottle of Cave Spring Cellars Wine, a cook book from the Inn on the Twenty Restaurant and, to spa at home – body scrub and body balm products.
Holiday Price: $442.00
www.innonthetwenty.com
spa@innonthetwenty.com
1-800-701-8074
OSpa at The Oban Inn, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Refresh Me
Located just a few blocks from Niagara-on-the-Lake’s main street, OSpa is offering one night’s accommodations for two in a deluxe room with continental breakfast for both and two 55-minute spa treatments per person. Each person can choose a facial or massage, followed by a signature hand or foot treatment.
Holiday Price: $398 (per night)
www.obaninn.ca
reservations@obaninn.ca
1-866-359-6226
100 Fountain Spa at the Pillar and Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Winter Hydrating Package
The 100 Fountain Spa at the Pillar is offering a trio of treatments designed to relieve holiday stress. The package includes a bamboo (yes, that’s correct) and wine scrub, a shea butter wrap, a deluxe pedicure and a bottle of SpaRitual polish for at-home touch-ups. Also included in the package is one of the signature facilities at this spa - the steamy outdoor hot springs.
Holiday Price: $235
www.vintage-hotels.com
spares@vintage-hotels.com
1-888-669-5566
Ste. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, Ontario
Men Stay Free
One of Canada’s first full-service spas Ste. Anne’s Men Stay Free package includes one night’s accommodation, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, a wellness class, $100 worth of spa services, and complete use of the facilities.
Men stay and eat free when accompanied by a partner paying the single rate.
Holiday Price: $525
www.steannes.com
info@steannes.com
1-888-346-6772
Holtz Spa Ottawa
Sweet Temptations
Ottawa’s grand dame of day spas, Holtz Spa is offering a day package including 55-minute, anti-oxidant-packed Dark Chocolate Fondue Body Wrap, a Cranberry Manicure and an 80-minute Anti-Oxidant Facial. You can relax post-treatment with a green tea or glass of red wine.
Holiday Price: $275
www.holtzspa.com
info@holtzspa.com
1-877-241-8889
Le Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Collingwood, Ontario
Revitalization Package
Ontario’s first and still only Nordic spa, Le Scandinave Spa in Blue Mountain is offering a holiday package that includes all-day access to the various hot and cold therapies located both indoors and out, an embroidered terry robe (for you to take home with you), lunch at the Spa Bistro and chocolate treats. The outdoor/indoor wellness “attraction” is located just a five-minute drive from the ski hills and village of Blue Mountain.
Holiday Price: $115
www.scandinaveblue.com
reservations@scandinaveblue.com
1-877-988-8484
Spa Au Naturel, Brookstreet, Ottawa
Enchanted Retreat
The Enchanted Retreat includes a 60-minute customized Swedish or Sports massage, a 40-minute manicure, a 60-minute pedicure in a vibrating, heated chair all topped off with a full glamour make-up application to complement your personal style. Package also includes use of a fully-equipped gym, indoor salt-water pool and herbal steam room.
Holiday Price: $225
www.brookstreet.ca/spa
aunaturelspa@brookstreet.ca
1-888-826-2220, 613-271-1800
Briars Resort & Spa: Jackson’s Point, Ontario (Lake Simcoe)
The Mimosa Champagne Body Wrap
This lakefront resort about an hour’s drive from downtown Toronto is offering a two-hour service starting with a Mimosa Champagne Body Wrap followed by a aromatherapy massage. The offer also includes a gift of Mimosa Body Lotion, a spa lunch served in the Tower overlooking the lake plus use of the gym, indoor pool and other wet facilities.
Holiday Price: $217
www.thebriars.ca
spa@briars.ca
1-800-465-2376, 905-722-3271
The WaterSpa at Sir Sams Inn, Haliburton, Ontario
Winter Soother
This lakeside, country inn has a Winter Soother package that includes two nights in a guestroom with a fireplace, two 4-course candlelit dinners in the dining room, two full country breakfasts, and two 60-minute massages (relaxation or aromatherapy). Package also includes access to an indoor pool and hydro-therapy circuit.
Holiday Price: from $800 per couple
www.sirsamsinn.com
info@sirsamsinn.com
1-800-361-2188
Hillcrest Valenova Inn & Spa in Port Hope, Ontario
December Spa Escape
This intimate wellness spa located in downtown Port Hope is offering a December Spa Escape that includes accommodation in one of their individually decorated guest rooms, all meals, afternoon tea and $100 spa allowance to be used toward the treatments or service of your choice.
Holiday Price: $299
www.thehillcrest.ca
info@thehillcrest.ca
1-888-253-0065
Le Spa at Fairmont Le Château Montebello - Montebello, Québec
One Day Spa at the Château
The Spa at the historic Fairmont Chateau Montebello (it’s known as Canada’s largest and most luxurious log cabin) is offering a One Day Spa package that includes a Bento Box or buffet lunch, a 45-minute massage, 45-minute manicure, 45-minute pedicure, a gift pack of B.Kamins products plus access to wet facilities which include a very grand indoor pool.
Holiday Price: $169
www.fairmont.com/Montebello
lespa.montebello@fairmont.com
819-423-3099
Spa Eastman, Eastern Townships, Quebec
Magical Holiday Season
If you book four nights over the holidays (including Christmas or New Year’s Eve) at Spa Eastman, Canada’s original “destination spa,” you get the fifth night free. This offer is good for all packages with accommodations. This holiday offering includes accommodation, all meals (think healthy gourmet), fitness activities, workshops, a guided wintry walk, plus access to the hammam and the indoor pool.
Holiday Price: from $520 per person
www.spa-eastman.com
courrier@spa-eastman.com
1-800-665-5272
AWAY Spa, W Hotel, Montreal, Québec
Winter Polish
Away Spa at Montreal’s W Hotel has created a Winter Polish package that includes a 25-minute invigorating body polish, followed by a 55-minute hydrating massage with rich cream. The intimate spa’s classy tea service is an added bonus.
Holiday Price: $130
www.whotels.com
spa.wmontreal@whotels.com
514-395-3160
Spa Inspirations at Manoir Victoria, Quebec City
Cranberry Wrap
Inside the stone gates of Old Quebec City is where you’ll find Spa Inspirations at the historic Manoir Victoria. Their holiday-season special is a 60-minute Cranberry Wrap followed by a glass of Quebec cranberry cider. Package also includes use of sauna, gym and indoor pool.
Holiday Price: $100
www.spainspirations.com
spa@manoir-victoria.com
1-800-463-6283
Inn on the Cove & Spa, Saint John, New Brunswick
Spectacular Christmas Sale
Perched on the shores of the Bay of Fundy, the Spa at the Inn on the Cove has reduced prices on select à-la-cart treatments by 50 per cent for those who make a $5 cash donation to the Saint John Animal Rescue League or a $5 value food donation to the local Food Bank. Owners of the inn are matching all donations received.
Holiday Price: 50% off select treatments
www.innonthecove.com
spa@innonthecove.com
506-672-7799
Spirit Spa, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Holly Hands and Mistle-Toes
In its sleek, modern facility, Spirit Spa at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown has given a holiday spin to their deluxe mani/pedi. The two-hour service includes a cranberry pomegranate scrub, a warm cinnamon-scented paraffin treatment for hands and feet and a fragrant cup of cranberry tea. The package is easily stretched into a half-day with the use of the hotel’s hot tub and indoor swimming pool.
Holiday Price: $99
www.spiritspa.ca
info@spiritspa.ca
902-431-8100
Spa at the Monastery, St. John’s Newfoundland
Winter Wrap-Up
The only Canadian spa housed in a former monastery, the Spa at the Monastery in downtown St. John’s has gathered together three treatments plus spa products and created a half-day package called the Winter Wrap-Up. It includes a 55-minute body wrap, a manicure, a pedicure and gift products from Aveda.
Holiday Price: $250
www.monastery-spa.com
info@monastery-spa.com
1-877-635-3772
