12 of the Best Outdoorsy Spas in Canada

February 17, 2026

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Scandinavians have been using traditional hot, cold, relax techniques to unwind in calm, natural environments for thousands of years. These circuits relieve stress, cleanse the body and enhance circulation, among other health advantages for mental, emotional and physical well-being. Add the surrounding natural elements of Canada’s extraordinarily diverse landscape, and you have unlocked the highest level of relaxation and restoration. Here are 12 outdoorsy spas that offer repose, wellness and st...

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Sabrina Pirillo

Sabrina is a Freelance Travel Writer based in Toronto. Her work has been featured in Lonely Planet, Canadian Geographic Magazine, NUVO Magazine, BOLD Magazine, Travel Life Magazine, DreamScapes Magazine, BBC StoryWorks, Trivago Magazine, Canadian Traveller and Brewers Journal Canada. She began her travel journey in 2011 and has travelled to over 60 cities including Juneau, Whitehorse, Kyiv, Edinburgh, Vancouver, Reykjavík, Athens, San Francisco, and has visited several of the Hawaiian Islands. Sabrina is also a member of TMAC, Travel Media Association of Canada.