You've walked, you've cycled, you've hiked, you've shopped, you've explored. After long days of touring, you need to soothe your body and restore your energy. This can only mean one thing: a retreat to one of the city's luxurious spas.
There are over 50 spas in the Vancouver area to pamper your body and soothe your soul. Given Vancouver's reputation as a centre of healthy living, balance and well-being, there is an impressive array of exceptional treatments designed to release the tensions and stresses of the everyday.
Consider being slathered in centuries-old black moor mud. Detoxify your skin with a seaweed wrap. Try a papaya body peel or mineral-salt body scrub. Submit your aching muscles to a heated-stone rub. Or indulge in the ultimate manicure and pedicure complete with hot wax and soothing massage.
Ah, this is bliss.
Absolute Spa at the Century
The city's most prestigious spa, Absolute Spa at the Century offers clients -locals, tourists and celebrities alike- a host of complementary treatments along with a dazzling array of services intended to spoil you.
Absolute Spa is located in the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa in downtown Vancouver.
Skoah
Redefining the concept of a spa visit, Skoah delivers a range of services to clean, tone and purify your skin in a minimalist oasis of calm.
Skoah is located in the trendy Vancouver neighborhood of Yaletown.
Miraj Hammam
At this exotic oasis you can luxuriate in Canada's only "hammam," which is a steam and exfoliation treatment in the authentic traditions of the Middle East. Your visit commences with an invigorating steam followed by "gommage," a full-body scrub with authentic black Moroccan soap.
Miraj Hammam is located in South Granville, just south of downtown Vancouver.
Vida Wellness Spa
Indulge in the healing properties of the holistic Vida Wellness Spa. Individualized treatments blend the ancient principles of Ayurveda with modern practices. The Ayurveda signature balancing treatment uses herbs, oils and massage to help prevent illness, preserve life and create an overall balanced state.
Vida Wellness Spa can be found in the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel and the Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver.