Recharge at These Hydrotherapy Spots Across Canada
Hot and cold therapy is said to boost your mood, circulation and energy levels. Try it for yourself at these recently opened spas and wellness studios.
Othership
Othership
Toronto, ON
There’s no shh-ing aboard Othership, where private spa meets social bathhouse. At this popular Adelaide and newly opened Yorkville hot spot, wellness-seekers break the ice with each other during guided sauna and chill bath sessions and alcohol-free evening socials.
Alter
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Alter
Toronto, ON
Elements of yoga, reiki, traditional Chinese medicine, breathwork and meditation come together in the self-led hot-and-cold cycle and classes at Alter. The circuit includes access to an essential oil-infused Finnish sauna, four-person ice baths and a tea lounge.
Strøm Saint-Sauveur
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Strøm
Saint-Sauveur, QC
The latest Strøm Nordic Spa outpost is one of its most impressive, featuring a handful of outdoor hot tubs and cold pools, saunas, a eucalyptus steam room and relaxation spaces ranging from a ravine-side lounge deck to a cozy room with seating beside a crackling fire.
Wildwood Saunas
Wildwood Saunas
Metchosin, BC
With a new location at century-old Bilston Creek Farm, surrounded by lavender fields and lush forest, Wildwood Saunas lets you pop in for private or community 90-minute sessions where you can alternate between toasty wood-burning sauna and cold plunge bath.
Circle Wellness
Circle Wellness
Vancouver, BC
After making waves on Industrial Avenue, Circle Wellness brings an expanded version of its private, self-guided thermal spa concept to Granville Island with freshwater and five-step wellness circuits. Clothing optional.
Havn Floating Nordic Spa
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Havn Floating Nordic Spa
Victoria, BC
An outdoor hydrotherapy circuit — with saunas, cold and hot pools — awaits at this floating Nordic spa, all constructed with reclaimed cedar on a vintage naval barge in Victoria’s inner harbour. Bonus: city and ocean views.
