Let’s face it many of us don’t have time to take off a few days let alone a week for a spa holiday. It just isn’t practical with our busy lives juggling family, work and other time demands. We should however allocate at least a little time for our mental health and wellbeing.
Escaping to the spa even if only for a couple of hours can do wonders while letting your body and mind go on a mini-vacation. Fortunately we have many day spas in Canada that can make you feel healthier, rejuvenated, relaxed and bring that sense of balance and tranquility our body and mind crave. Who doesn’t need a little pampering now and then?
There are many excellent day spas (some are with hotels but offer spa services to non-guests) in major cities and even small towns in Canada that will provide a quick relief to your stress overloaded body. Below is just a small sampling of spas across Canada which will bring you back to a healthy state of mind and body.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the treatment
Canada’s Best Luxury Day Spas
iwa Spa – Town of Blue Mountain, Ontario
Instead of having a drink on the rocks why not put your body on the rocks. In this case a traditional Ganban or volcanic rock bed that is heated. You can do this at iwa Spa, one of Canada’s newest spas located in Blue Mountain Village, just two hours north of Toronto. Body feeling tight? Loosen up in a session either in a private or communal GanBan suite. Take one of its yoga sessions no matter your expertise or flexibility. Don’t feel like stretching? Lay back and relax in their treatment rooms or have your feet and nails buffed while sipping on wine, tea or other beverage and looking out to the Blue Mountains and ski hills. The enthusiastic and personable staff make you feel it’s a place of fun and relaxation – no pretension here. After indulging in your spa treatment, shop in the many boutique shops or dine in the variety of restaurants in the Village. Culinary, shopping and spa therapy can be all wrapped into one visit. (www.iwaspa.com)
By Chris Ryall
Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Time