A little pampering never hurt anyone – au contraire! Life and work being as hectic as they are these days, it’s all the more important that you take time out to relax and re-energize. The services available in the many spas and wellness centres throughout Québec are much more diverse than you may think: traditional massage, algae and mud wraps, face, hand and foot care, the classic Scandinavian spa experience – the choice is yours. Go ahead: you know you deserve it!
A directory published by the Ministère du Tourisme du Québec lists more than 160 wellness centres, along with three networks of health centres in the province, offering a variety of body-care experiences and ensuring consistent quality. Spa Eastman, which just celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, needs no introduction Equally renowned is
Spa Fairmont Le Château Montebello, with its specially appointed suites featuring side-by-side massage tables for couples.
Looking for something a tad more exotic? Succumb to these deliciously different options: Manoir St-Andrews offers Soins Gourmets (winetherapy, chocotherapy and truffletherapy!). At any of the eight Amerispa centres in the province, you can try out a brand-new treatment, Ice Cider Elixir Skin Care. Spa Manoir Victoria now features cranberry wraps and body polishes. Not to be outdone, Manoir du Lac William even has a range of care treatments specially designed for children!
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Nordic spas have been surging in popularity year after year, and the good news is you can enjoy them all year long! |
 Nordic spas have been surging in popularity year after year, and the good news is you can enjoy them all year long! The idea is simple: going from hot to cold – from a steamy sauna to bracing river water, for example – enhances your blood circulation. This brand of spa can be found all over the Laurentians region:
Auberge et Spa Le Refuge, in Morin Heights, and Le Scandinave, at Tremblant, are two of the best known. More and more Nordic spas have opened in other regions as well – the Eastern Townships region, for instance, is home to the luxurious Balnéa Spa Bromont-sur-le-lac. If you haven’t yet treated yourself to this experience, you’ll likely find it somewhere along your vacation route!
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