CANADA SPAS: 101 REASONS TO SPA IN CANADA
Spas in Canada now number around 2,800 coast to coast. To find out more, please select by province or just scroll down for our 101 Reasons to Spa in Canada categorized by province or region. This list was last updated on December 28, 2007.
Atlantic Canada
Quebec
Ontario
The Prairies
British Columbia
SPAS IN ATLANTIC CANADA
1. The Spa at the Monastery in St. John’s, Newfoundland because it’s the only spa within a 90-minute drive of the spectacular hiking on the East Coast Trail.
2. The peaceful riverside setting of Found Spa at Humber Valley Resort, Newfoundland, and its proximity to Gros Morne, possibly the most dramatic national park in Canada.
3. The luxurious facility, indoor pool and wide expanse of sand dune beach at the Spa at Fox Harb’r on Nova Scotia’s north shore.
4. The Spa at Fairmont Algonquin, New Brunswick for its proximity to the renowned St. Andrews-by-the-Sea.
5. The floatation therapy tank at Auberge de la Vallee, Bathurst, New Brunswick.
6. The option of taking a stroll on the shores of the Bay of Fundy between treatments at Inn on the Cove & Spa, Bathurst, New Brunswick.
7. Organic ingredients used in treatments at Spirit Spa the best spa in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.
8. The apple and milk bath foot treatment at the Aveda Concept Spa at the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa in Digby, Nova Scotia.
9. The rustic, riverside setting of On the Pond Country Retreat & Spa in Mactaquac, New Brunswick.
SPAS IN QUEBEC
10.The romantic fallsview from the outdoor hot and cold pools at the Wakefield Mill Inn & Spa, the only accommodation within picturesque Gatineau Park, 25 minutes drive from Ottawa.
11.The couple's treatment room and numerous resort activities available at the Spa at Fairmont Chateau Montebello, the world’s largest log cabin.
12.The maple syrup-based treatments and river-shaped outdoor whirlpool at
Amerispa at the Chateau Bonne Entente just outside Quebec City.
13. The country setting and wellness programs at Spa Eastman, near Eastman in the Eastern Townships.
14. The co-ed hammam steam bath and individual steam treatment rooms at Rainspa at Place d'Armes in Old Montreal.
15. The forest boardwalk and rushing riverside setting of the Relais Sante Le Baluchon at Auberge Le Baluchon in Saint-Paulin, between Montreal and Quebec City.
16. The natural outdoor setting of Gatineau Park (just a short drive from downtown Ottawa) and Scandinavian baths of Le Nordik Nature Spa.
17. The outdoor pools at Ofuro Spa ,the Japanese-themed spa in Morin-Heights, Laurentians.
18. The local honey and yogurt treatment at Relais-Detente Spa in the Hôtel et Suites Le Dauphin in Drummondville.
19. The tea service and cashmere blankets at Away Spa at the trendy W Hotel in Montreal.
20. The couples room and the view from the infinity pool at the Spa Sans Sabots in the Quintessence Resort Hotel, Spa and Restaurant in Mont Tremblant.
21. The pretty lakeside setting in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains at the spa at Manoir du Lac William in Saint-Ferdinand.
22.The great outdoor spa experience of Le Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant in the Quebec Laurentians.
23.The view of Mont Tremblant from the veranda of Spa-Sur-Lac at Hotel du Lac in the Laurentians.
24.The unique oriental-style hammam at Spa Bromont
25.The ancient stone-lined treatment room at Le Spa at the exclusive St. James Hotel, Old Montreal.
26.The outdoor, stone-lined hot pools at Chateau Mont-Sainte-Anne 40 minutes from Old Quebec City.
27.The inspirational St. Lawrence riverfront setting of the Amerispa at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu
28. The two to four-hour Ayurvedic massages and the Vedic Palm Readings at the The Birla Center for Hast Jyotish in Chénéville, Quebec
SPAS IN ONTARIO
29.The lovely restored mansion and The Kneipp therapies at Claramount Inn & Spa in Picton, Prince Edward County.
30.The Indian Head Massage at Caruso's B&B in Picton, Prince Edward County.
31. Beautiful country setting and real mud Moor Mud Bath at Ste. Anne’s Spa, in Cobourg. Read more about this spa.
32. The staff and the customized detox programs at Hillcrest Valenova Inn & Spa, Port Hope.
33. The co-ed hammam steam baths at the Hammam Spa in downtown Toronto.
34. Oasis Spa & Wellness Centre in Toronto held this position but as of March 16th we've learned that the spa has closed. We'll post another soon.
35. Hydrotherapy pools, including one with warm green tea, for women only at Body Blitz Water Spa in Toronto.
36. The Guinot anti-aging facial and having a themed treatment in the VIP Royal Vault Suite at the Elizabeth Milan Day Spa, Toronto.
37. The large, beautiful, newly renovated spaces of the Elmwood Spa, downtown Toronto.
38.The fitness programs and gym at White Oaks Resort & Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
39. The spa staff, the inn just two blocks from the main street and the near-by cycling trails along the Niagara River OSpa at The Oban Inn , Niagara-on-the-Lake. Read more about this spa
40. The alternative wellness therapies at Wind in the Willows Day Spa, Haliburton.
41. The salt-water mineral pool at the Avalon Spa at the Inn at Christie’s Mill in the heart of Muskoka.
42. The detox program designed by a doctor of naturopathy at the Millcroft Inn & Spa
43. The sound therapy treatment at Holtz Spa in Ottawa.
44. The food at the Spa at the Inn at Manitou on a pristine lake two and a-half hours north of Toronto.
45. The Cell Shock anti-aging facial at the Old Mill Inn and Spa in Toronto.
46. The collection of hot and cold outdoor pools at Le Scandinave Spa at Blue Mountain resort in Collingwood.
47. The Chakra Balancing treatment at the spa at The Briars Resort the only lakeside resort within the Greater Toronto Area.
48. The lovely co-ed spa lounge overlooking the ski hills at Hockley Valley Resort near Orangeville.
49. The Executive Health Care Centre at Au Natural Wellness & Medical Spa at Brookstreet Hotel, Ottawa
50. The exclusive Verity Spa with its beautiful indoor pool area and underwater treadmill, downtown Toronto.
51. The meticulously-kept waterfront golf course at the Eganridge Inn, Country Club & Spa in Fenelon Falls.
52. The comprehensive health maintenance programs at Health Winds Spa in Toronto.
53. The detox programs at Grail Springs Health & Wellness Spa in Bancroft.
54. The ayurvedic treatments at Elemental Embrace in Brighton.
55. The indoor water circuit at Spa at Sir Sam’s Inn, Haliburton.
56. The wassu treatment, private locker room loungers (with their own TV monitors) and great Yorkville location of StillwaterSpa at Park Hyatt Toronto.
57. The oxygen facial at Highfields Country Inn & Spa, Zephyr.
58. The exceptional cuisine at Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa in Cambridge.
59. The intimate outdoor hot spring pool at the Pillar and Post Hotel’s 100 Fountain Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
60. The beautiful relaxation lounge at Shizen Spa, Toronto.
61. The Hot Towel Shave at the Men’s Power Spa, Toronto.
62. The beautiful indoor swimming pool and lounge at the Spa at the Windsor Arms Hotel , Toronto.
SPAS IN THE PRAIRIES: MANITOBA, SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA
63. The hammam at 10 Spa in the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
64. The nature programs and rustic lodge setting of Solstice Spa, Elkhorn Resort & Spa in Brandon, Manitoba.
65. The mineral springs at Temple Gardens Mineral Spa in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
66.Anti-aging facials at Sante Spa, Calgary., Alberta
67. The native Balinese healing treatments and rituals at Sahara Spa in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
68. The total buoyancy of the mineral laden waters of Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan. Unique in Canada.
69. The inspirational mountain destination of the Red Earth Spa at the Banff Caribou Lodge in Banff.
70. The indoor water circuit and the mountain view from the outdoor whirlpool bath at Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Banff Springs.
71. The hot door mineral hot springs in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains at the Pleiades Massage & Spa at Upper Hot Springs, Banff.
72. The Roman-inspired indoor pool and the incredible Banff National Park setting of Temple Garden Spa at the Post Hotel & Spa, Lake Louise.
73. The hot pools and mountain setting of Miette Hot Springs in Jasper.
SPAS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
74. Watching the Pacific Ocean waves crash onto the beach at the Ancient Cedars Spa at the Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino on Vancouver Island.
75. The traditional Middle Eastern-themed hammam at Miraj Hammam Spa in Vancouver
76. The inspirational views and gourmet cuisine at the Aerie Resort & Spa , just north of Victoria on Vancouver Island.
77. Vinotherapy treatments at Beyond Wrapture Spa in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley.
78. The Ayurveda treatments at Vida Wellness Spa, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Hotel.
79. Authentic Indonesian treatments at Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa, in Summit Lodge and Spa, Whistler.
80. The Mineral Pool and the Tapas Grill at The Grotto Spa, Tigh-na-mara Seaside Resort, Parksville, Vancouver Island.
81. The Sweat Cave and the innovative Fanny Facial treatment at the Susurrus Spa at Poet’s Cove Resort & Spa on Pender Island.
82. The Blueberry and Hemp treatments at Madrona Del Mar Spa at the Galiano Inn, Galiano Island.
83. The weight loss and back-to-health programs at The Hills Health Spa at 108 Mile Ranch in B.C’s Caribou region.
84. The super huge treatment rooms and ginseng-based body treatments at the Ginseng Spa, Kamloops.
85. The couples room at Spa Utopia, in Vancouver.
86. The medical esthetics and lifestyle programs at Sante Spa at the Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa, just north of Victoria.
87. Desert-inspired treatments at Sonora Desert Spa at Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa in Osoyoos (the closest thing Canada has to a desert) in the Okanagan Valley.
88. The perfect view of Victoria Harbour from the dining room of the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa.
89. Pacific seaweed wraps at Artesia Spa at the Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.
90. The postcard pretty location (overlooking Victoria Harbour) of Willow Stream at the Fairmont Empress Victoria.
91. The soft wilderness adventures and the Thai-themed spa pavillion at the Echo Valley Ranch & Spa.
92. The remote location and eco-safari style of the Healing Grounds Spa at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort & Spa
93. The beautiful mountainside location of Avello Spa & Health Club, Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler.
94. The calming seaside location of Haven Spa at Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, Sidney, B.C.
95. The Ayurvedic treatments at Vida Wellness Spa in the architecturally stunning Sheraton Vanvouver Wall Centre Hotel.
96. The kayaking and other outdoor activities available at April Point Resort & Spa Quadra Island, B.C.
97. The award-winning cuisine and rustic Pacific coast location of Sooke Harbour House and its Sea-renity Spa, Sooke, B.C.
98. The locally-inspired treatments (i.e. Sea-to-Sky Body Treatment) at the Spa at the Four Seasons, Whistler, B.C.
99. The natural mineral springs and incredible view of Upper Arrow Lake at Halcyon Hot Springs Nakusp, British Columbia
100. The sense of grounding and inspiration you get while relaxing on the spa and pool decks of the Rim Rock Resort Hotel surrounded by majestic mountains of Banff National Park, Alberta
SPAS IN THE NORTH WEST TERRITORIS
101. The Native American cultural experience and complete wilderness setting of Sah Naji Kwe Wilderness Spa & Meeting Place located 80 km from Yellowknife. True communing with nature.
This list will be reviewed and updated regularly. Check with us each time you're looking to spa in Canada.
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