After a long week at work or an intense morning of winter sports, you deserve a little relaxation! Whether you’re looking for a floating haven of peace, a luxury retreat or an urban escape, Montreal is brimming with the perfect places to recharge your batteries. Discover our recommendations for a relaxing experience.
1. Bota-Bota: Spa on the water in the Old Port
Want to combine relaxation with breathtaking views? Bota-Bota is the answer. This floating spa, moored in the Old Port, offers you an invigorating 3-hour water circuit, where hot baths, cold baths and relaxation areas follow one another. In summer, the outdoor pool invites you to laze around with a cocktail in hand. With its breathtaking views of the city and top-quality treatments, it’s a true haven of peace in the heart of Montreal.
2. Scandinave Spa Vieux-Port: serenity and introspection
For total immersion in calm and tranquility, Scandinave Spa Vieux-Port is the place to be. This spa offers a unique experience focused on silence and personal reflection. You’ll find immersive facilities that promote deep relaxation and regeneration. Enjoy a soothing setting to recharge your batteries and refocus away from the urban hustle and bustle.
3. Strom Spa Nordique: Urban escape
If you’re looking for a spot of nature without leaving the city, Strom Spa Nordique on Nuns’ Island is the place to be. With its varied facilities and magnificent views, it offers a real break from city life. With Nordic baths, massages and other treatments, you’ll feel like you’re in a faraway retreat, yet just minutes from downtown.
4. Spa St-James: luxury and sophistication downtown
For those who wish to combine luxury and relaxation, the Spa St-James, attached to the Ritz-Carlton, is a must. This urban spa excels in facial, body and beauty treatments. Whether you’re a resident of Montreal or a visitor, treat yourself to a day of well-being in refined, elegant surroundings.
5. Spa getaways outside Montreal
If you feel like venturing a little further afield, there are several options. Balnea, near Bromont, and Polar, on a lakeside near Saint-Sauveur, are picturesque choices. For an even more immersive experience, Spa Eastman in the Eastern Townships and Scandinave Spa in Mont-Tremblant are perfect destinations for a total escape.