Between long weeks at the office, jogging on cracked concrete sidewalks, weekend hikes in the summer, shoveling snow out of the car in the winter and the pain in the wrist that comes after a particularly dry metro stop at Berri-Uqam, you’ve got cramped muscles in Montreal.
Fortunately, massages are available all over the city, and in some of the world’s finest spas and wellness establishments. They say we’re so limber just from yoga and green tea, but sometimes we need a professional (or two) to untie the knots of daily stress.
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite massages in Montreal…
Swedish massage at Scandinave Spa, for those under pressure
The Swedish massage at Scandinave Spa, in Old Montreal, helps keep the blood flowing and relaxes by applying pressure all over the body-the kind of pressure we love.
Where? Scandinave Spa, 71 rue de la Commune Ouest
How much? From $160 (with taxes)
Hot shells massage at Bota Bota Spa, for those who’d like to spend more time by the sea
Hot shells relax muscles, and do skin good by diffusing calcium ions. It smells like the beach and is great for those with aching muscles. And afterwards, you can look out over the river and relax with cucumber water…
Where? Spa Bota Bota, on the Old Port
How much? $145 + tax for 60 minutes
Club Atwater’s therapeutic massage for sporty types
After an intense fitness session at Club Atwater, or after a long hike, the therapeutic massage is perfect for muscle recovery and a boost of energy for sports enthusiasts.
Where? Club Atwater, 3505 Avenue Atwater
How much? $110 + tax for 60 minutes
Espace Nomad’s high-flying massage for addicts
An intense massage administered by a professional with over 1000 hours of expertise, for relaxation pros…
Where? Espace Nomad, 4660 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
How much? From $135 + taxes for 60 minutes
Spa William Gray’s Kobido massage for those who want the snatched face of the city
Kobido is a Japanese facial massage technique that firms the skin and soothes the mind. Who needs botox?
Where? Spa William Gray, 421 rue Saint-Vincent
How much? $169 + taxes for 60 minutes
Rainspa’s CBD therapeutic massage, for the most stressed of people
For stress balls, CBD therapeutic massage blends a relaxing massage with CBD oil that calms anxiety and inflammation in the body.
Where? Rainspa, in the Place d’Armes hotel, 55 rue Saint-Jacques.
How much? $190 + tax for 60 minutes
Spa Diva’s hot stone massage, for purists
To relax with an age-old technique, we love hot stones that apply heat and pressure to the muscles to relax us the old-fashioned way.
Where? Spa Diva, Cours Mont Royal, 1455 rue Peel
How much? $139.95 + tax for 60 minutes
Ahiatsu massage at Damo Massage, for those who are really tense
Ahiatsu is a foot massage technique that relaxes even the most knotted muscles, for those who compare their back to a bag of knots. Damo Massage also offers massages and Korean beauty treatments.
Where? 94 de la Gauchetière West, Damo Massage
How much? $90 + tax for 60 minutes
Swedish massage at Spa St James, for those who want to relax in luxury
It’s a classic massage, relaxing and helping muscles to become more flexible. Plus, it’s at the Ritz, which adds to the intense luxury of the experience. And luxury is relaxing…
Where? Spa St James, in the Ritz Carlton hotel,
How much? $240 + tax for 60 minutes
Just thinking about it makes you feel more relaxed… Enjoy your massage!