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Discover the 15 Best Spas in Canada for Your Ultimate Dose of Self-Care

Ever had the feeling that you’re always on the go? It’s like your body’s on auto-pilot, which honestly, feels exhausting!

We’ve been there—lots of times, I might add. And when it’s overwhelming, you can feel the tension in your body and your mind is always racing. That’s your cue to relax!

When it’s time to recharge, you should head straight to the spa to get a much-needed massage and body treatment that will leave you feeling brand new! 

So, check out our list of the best spas in Canada because it’s time to listen to what your body needs!

Luxury Spas for First-Class Experience

Guerlain Spa at Hotel X Toronto

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Address: 4th Floor, 111 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON

Contact: (647) 475-9288, [email protected]

Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 6 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am – 7 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 9 am – 8 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am – 7 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups, postnatal mothers

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Can you imagine getting treatments using products from a very popular high-end beauty brand? Guerlain Spa provides exactly that, where guests are pampered with spa treatments using Guerlain products for a truly glamorous experience.

Located inside Hotel X Toronto, it offers facial and body treatments, massages, and bridal packages. Elevate your spa time with tailor-made services to find the best solutions for your needs—this includes a 30-minute complimentary skin consultation.

This luxury spa in Canada has treatment rooms, steam rooms, women’s and men’s therapies, manicure and pedicure stations, and a beauty studio. After your treatment, check out the boutique for Guerlain products.

Pro Tip:
For parents who want to relax, check out the hotel’s play centre where the kids can stay. You need to book this separately with Hotel X Toronto.

Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain

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Address: 152 Grey Road 21, The Blue Mountains, ON

Contact: 1-705-443-8484

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 9 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups, prenatal mothers, wellness journeys

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Nothing screams, “I can finally unwind!” than The Blue Mountains, which is home to Scandinave Spa, a ridiculously beautiful place for relaxation. This is where your digital detox starts—that means no Netflix and no emails, just nature and serenity.

Nestled in a 25-acre land surrounded by the forest, this spa offers an immersive wellness journey. Just imagine this: soaking in the thermal spa without car horns and enjoying the views of the Niagara Escarpment.

It offers massages, thermal spas, guided thermal journeys, and forest bathing. Afterwards, visit the Spa Bistro for fresh and light meals.

Pro Tip:
Book your reservation at least four weeks in advance. Avoid peak seasons, if you can, because booking can be really difficult, especially for massages from RMTs.

The Spa at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

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Address: 111 Lake Louise Dr, Lake Louise, AB

Contact: 1-403-522-1545, [email protected]

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10 am – 8 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, adventurers

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After hiking and canoeing in Banff, the next step is a spa treatment. This gorgeous hotel, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, provides a sanctuary for your wellness journey that’s perfectly paired with your outdoor adventures.

It offers massages, facials, and body treatments that target various areas of the body. Remedial Conditioning Massages can help your muscles recover after your activities in Banff, and you can continue with a Foot Rescue massage.

Pro Tip:
Spa prices are cheaper from Mondays to Thursdays.

Spa at Four Seasons Toronto

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Address: 60 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON

Contact: 1-416-964-0411

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8 am – 9 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, moms-to-be, individuals with specific skin conditions

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Looking to escape the city without actually leaving it? The Spa at Four Seasons is your haven in Toronto, where you can recharge your body and mind while getting the luxury treatment.

Spa services for men and women are available—they have Gentlemen’s Treatments that include manicures, pedicures, and haircuts. Make your spa day even better by checking the bespoke wellness services to target specific areas.

That’s not all! To completely relax both your body and mind, it also offers Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cancer Care Touch Therapy, Reiki, and psychic reading.

Pro Tip:
Weekdays and weekends have different prices. Stick to non-peak days to avoid expensive rates.

Mountain Wellness and Nature Relaxation

Kananaskis Nordic Spa

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Address: 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village, AB

Contact: 1-833-778-5567, [email protected]

Operating Hours:

  • Massage Therapy: 8:15 am – 8:30 pm
  • Hydrotherapy Access: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups

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At Kananaskis Nordic Spa, you can forget all your worries and allow your body to relax and your mind to enjoy a peaceful retreat. Time to take in the views of the Rocky Mountains while doing your hot and cold plunges at the hydrotherapy circuit.

The amenities at this 18+-only facility will wow you—there are sauna cabins, pools, relaxation lodges, and hammocks! At night, warm up and enjoy a quiet nighttime by the fire cauldron.

Make it a weekend mountain retreat by availing of the special package that includes a stay at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.

Pro Tip:
Book at least three to four weeks in advance. For weekend and holiday spa days, reserve at least 12 weeks prior to your chosen dates.

Cedar & Sage Co.

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Address: Bear Street Mall – 220 Bear St, Banff, AB

Contact: 403-985-2200

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 8 pm

Best For: Solos, couples

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When we said mountain retreat, we meant the Canadian Rockies! Cedar & Sage Co. is right in the town of Banff on Bear Street, which is lined with local restaurants. It’s located next to Banff Avenue, so it’s very easy to get to.

This is the perfect place to relax in the middle of town. It offers facials, body care, and sound and energy services, like vibration sound therapy.

The spa packages are definitely worth checking out if your body’s feeling a bit tired from your outdoor activities. The C+S Signature includes a hot stone massage, foot scrub, scalp therapy, and aromatherapy—talk about complete rejuvenation!

Pro Tip:
Check this one for a spa treatment that doesn’t require super advanced booking. You can usually find appointments the next day.

Vettä Nordic Spa

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Address: 3210 Line 3 N, Oro-Medonte, ON

Contact: 705-835-1500

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 9 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups

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If you want to experience an authentic Nordic spa, head over to Oro-Mendote’s Vettä Nordic Spa, a Finnish-style sanctuary that will allow you to reconnect with nature—the place is massive, like a small spa town, and surrounded by trees.

Enjoy hydrotherapy or get a massage with your partner for a romantic spa date! Your booking includes access to the steam rooms, Finnish wood-burning saunas, relaxation rooms, pools, and cosy areas with hammocks and loungers.

This spa puts out all the stops to ensure comfort for all guests. There’s a restaurant and bistro, as well as heated pathways outside, so you won’t be freezing while exploring the grounds—it feels like a regal welcome!

Pro Tip:
If you want to save money, book weekends or after 5 pm for lower rates.

Eco-Friendly Spas for a Sustainable Time

Leela Eco Spa

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Address: 720 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB (Store locator)

Contact: 403-258-3268

Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 9 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups, private events

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Leela Eco Spa is an environmentally conscious wellness destination that only sources 100% organic ingredients. It avoids too much use of plastic and paper by sticking to a filtration system and going paperless.

You get the usual spa services here, such as massages and body treatments. But it also offers way more for complete body rejuvenation, like skincare treatments, acupuncture, and osteopathy.

Pro Tip:
Not all locations have the same services, so check the store locator and see which place offers what you need.

Solace Organic Spa

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Address: 111 Saltair Ln, Salt Spring Island, BC

Contact: 250-653-4688, [email protected]

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups

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Solace Organic Spa should be on your itinerary when you visit Salt Spring Island. After a day full of outdoor activities, you can head over to this wellness sanctuary to recharge your body.

It continues its sustainable practices by using plant-based laundry detergent, natural linens, vegan nail lacquers, and eco-friendly paints. Even when it comes to renovations, it uses repurposed materials.

There are quite a lot of spa treatments for the face and body at this eco-friendly wellness oasis. Customise it by checking out the add-ons, or make it even more special by booking the hydrotherapy circuit.

Pro Tip:
For a romantic spa, book an evening treatment. Contact the staff for an appointment since it’s outside of their regular hours.

Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature

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Address: Crescent Drive Golf Course – 775 Crescent Dr, Winnipeg, MB 

Contact: 1-855-284-6868, [email protected]

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:30 am – 10 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups

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When you’re tired and need some me-time, swing by Thermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature in Winnipeg for a thermal cycle. It’s like going to a Nordic spa, but you don’t have to drive to the mountains—it’s only 20 minutes from downtown.

You can enjoy a massage or a body care treatment, too. Then, have a cocktail and a light meal next to the fireplace in the lounge.

The sustainability practices here are no joke! Its commitment to the 4 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Repurpose) is something you’ll see during your stay—it uses refillable soaps in containers, reusable bottles, and prints on recycled paper.

Pro Tip:
Book your reservation because walk-ins aren’t allowed.

Spa Retreats for Self-Care

Ste. Anne’s Spa

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Address: 1009 Massey Rd, Grafton, ON

Contact: 1-888-346-6772

Operating Hours: 24/7 (except reservation by phone)

Best For: Solos, couples, groups

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Are you someone who enjoys relaxing in a picturesque 1800s fieldstone castle in Northumberland? If your answer is yes, take a trip to Ste. Anne’s Spa in Ontario for an all-inclusive experience where your only job is to relax!

Just an hour and a half from Toronto, this charming destination that has all the amenities and more! Guests have complete access to the facilities, like the hydrotherapy pool, sauna, eucalyptus inhalation room, garden, and hiking trails!

You’re free to go on a day visit or an overnight stay. The rooms have their own unique charm, from old-world designs to contemporary styles.

Pro Tip:
Book a month or two in advance to secure your spot, especially on weekends and holidays.

Grail Springs

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Address: 2004 Bay Lake Rd, Bancroft, ON

Contact: +1-613-332-6737, [email protected]

Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8 am – 8 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups, healing journeys

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Ever wondered what it’s like to combine spa and spiritual healing? Grail Springs in Bancroft is a sanctuary dedicated to well-being, offering spa treatments, yoga sessions, meditations, and healing journeys.

This lakeside spa is made for wellness retreats, where you can relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the peacefulness that nature brings. The multi-day spa packages will bring in more than body care treatments but also cleansing and spiritual healings.

Book a room here to enjoy the unique spa treatments. From your room, you can admire the views of the lake or the property, which is surrounded by lush trees that look absolutely magical in the fall.

Pro Tip:
Check out the events calendar so you can plan your stay. There are classes and workshops all the time aimed at wellness and healing.

Northern Lights Resort & Spa

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Address: 41 Gentian Ln, Whitehorse, YT

Contact: 1-867-393-3780, [email protected]

Best For: Solos, couples, adventurers

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Okay, Northern Lights Resort & Spa is not the easiest destination, given its remote location. But if you do pass by—when you’re on a mountain adventure (Mount Logan)—it’s worth staying at this relaxing destination in the heart of Yukon.

It’s the ultimate wellness retreat because you’re basically in a faraway land. But when you’re there, you’ll have the most serene time to recharge—the Northern Lights viewing from the resort is a massive plus!

After a few adventures, like exploring Kluane National Park or going dog sledding, head straight to the spa. Get a Zen Shiatsu massage, hit the sauna, go forest bathing, or walk on the barefoot sensation path.

Pro Tip:
Going to Yukon is not as easy as driving to Toronto. Contact the staff because they can assist you with planning.

Affordable Spas That Won’t Break the Bank

Ritual Nordic Spa

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Address: 989 Johnson St #101, Victoria, BC

Contact: 778-440-9009

Operating Hours:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30 am – 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 2 pm – 9 pm
  • Saturday – Sunday: 9:30 am – 9 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups

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In Victoria, you’ll find a budget-friendly spa that offers massage therapy, Nordic circuit, and a private sauna. And yes, these don’t cost a fortune!

The Nordic circuit is only under $100, where you’ll enjoy the Finnish sauna, cold plunge, salt lounge, and a bucket shower! Plus, you can combine that with a massage for under $200!

Pro Tip:
Go on Tuesday evenings (from 5 pm until closing) for Silent Sauna, where guests are encouraged to keep it quiet. And on Wednesday nights (for bookings starting at 3:30 pm until closing), only female guests are allowed.

Banya

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Address: 13110 Yonge St #1, Richmond Hill, ON

Contact: 289-234-0441, [email protected]

Operating Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 4 pm – 11:30 pm
  • Friday – Saturday: 12 pm – 11:30 pm
  • Sunday: 12 pm – 11 pm

Best For: Solos, couples, groups

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At Banya, there’s no need to reserve your treatment weeks in advance. Walk-ins are accepted at this Slavic-style sauna, where you can bring your friends or the whole family for a blissful spa experience.

Your wallet won’t hate you, too—this budget-friendly spa only costs $65 per adult. And for an affordable price, the facility has a lot to offer, such as the banya (sauna), Finnish sauna, steam room, and Himalayan salt room.

Combine wellness with authentic Eastern European cuisine! Enjoy delicious meals and desserts at the restaurant before leaving!

Pro Tip:
Go early to avoid too many people, especially on weekends.

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