You don’t have to go far to feel you’re in another world… In Montreal, all you have to do is go to the spa. When spring arrives and you want to enjoy the view, it’s the perfect time to take a day of relaxation and self-care to recharge your batteries… admiring the landscape from the comfort of a hot bath.
With the beauty of May upon us, why not take advantage of these wonderful relaxation experiences right here in Montreal! Go there as a couple, solo or with friends and enjoy a day of total zenitude.
1. Bota-bota, spa on the water
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Open year-round, Bota-bota is one of Montreal’s must-visit spas a must in the Old Port. A boat spa in the heart of the Old Port, offering an incredible range of treatments. There’s no better way to relax than with a bath, a massage and breathtaking views of the city. Honorable mention: the 3-hour water circuit, where you can wander between hot and cold baths, and lounge on the couches in the relaxation areas. What’s more, in summer there’s an outdoor pool where you can relax with a cocktail. A perfect stay in the image of the Old Port.
Address: McGill entrance and rue de la Commune O, Montreal
2. Scandinavian spa
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A destination for deep relaxation, the Scandinave spa Vieux-Port is the perfect place for a day of peace and quiet. A unique experience in a subdued atmosphere, this spa is all about Reflection and solitude. With immersive installations and treatments that promote silence, you’ll no doubt have the chance to refocus and recharge your energy!
Address: 71 rue de la Commune O, Montréal
3. Strom Nordic spa
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For a magnificent landscape just outside the city, the Strom spa nordique on Nun’s Island offers incredible views, water circuits and many different facilities. This urban oasis is the perfect place to escape for a day and feel like you’re in a destination far from Montreal, yet just minutes from downtown. Don’t miss their bathing packages, massage therapy and many other treatments.
Address: 1001 boul. de la Forêt, Verdun
4. Spa St-James
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For those looking for a refined treatment in the heart of downtown, the spa St.James is sure to satisfy. Part of the Ritz Carlton hotel, it focuses on facials, body treatments and beauty treatments. Visitors and Montrealers alike can look forward to a day of luxury with the range of treatments on offer!
Address: 1228 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal
5. Outside Montreal…
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If you’d like to get out of the city, we also have several suggestions: Balnea picturesque and close to Bromont, the Polar nestled on the edge of a lake near St-Sauveur, the magnificent Spa Eastman a veritable oasis in the Eastern Townships, and of course the Scandinavian spa of Mont-Tremblant, the village’s must-see destination.
Good relaxation!