Customized spa vacation packages are offered at several resorts and a plethora of soul soothing services such as mineral baths, reiki, body wraps, hydrotherapy, sea salt scrubs, aroma therapy, reflexology are offered at day spas.
Resort spas can be found in many of Vancouver Island's communities, including Victoria , Sooke , Salt Spring Island , Galiano Island , Pender Islands , South Cowichan , Parksville , Tofino , Ucluelet and the Comox Valley. Experience traditional spa treatments balanced by a natural West Coast view of whales, sea lions and eagles.
Mobile spa services and therapeutic massage by certified therapists can also be pre-arranged at certain B&Bs.
Some of Vancouver Island's destination spas are linked by a ribbon of roadway that skirts the sea and crests the mountains of Vancouver Island. The "spa trail" lies along stretches of Highways 1, 19 and 4. It extends north from Malahat Mountain and then turns west at Parksville. After a detour to Courtenay, it continues in a westerly direction to Tofino.
Vancouver Island Spas Aerie Spa Aerie Spa sits in a stand of arbutus trees overlooking Finlayson Arm, a 30-minute drive north from Victoria . Its more than 30 treatments incorporate botanicals from the earth and minerals from the sea. The spa uses a completely organic skin-care line from Hungary. Learn more about Aerie Resort on Vancouver Island: Kingfisher Oceanside Spa A full-service, oceanfront spa, Kingfisher Oceanside Spa in Courtenay uses ingredients derived mainly from the sea. Many of the 22 service rooms have views of the ocean, mountains and nearby islands. Go alone or take a couples' massage class with your partner.
Le Spa Sereine Le Spa Sereine offers the most comprehensive range of spa services in Victoria . Men as well as women flock here for a truly exceptional spa experience in a commodious, three-level facility staffed by a team of therapists and aestheticians.
Spa 517 A European-style spa in downtown Victoria , Spa 517 is devoted to holistic treatments that use natural botanical remedies and essential oil therapies. Experience full-body spa treatments such as raindrop therapy, Vichy shower treatments and couples' massage.
Spa Magnolia An Aveda Lifestyle Spa, Spa Magnolia in downtown Victoria is dedicated to promoting wellness and beauty through the use of old-world philosophies.
Willow Stream A full-service, European-style spa for men and women, Willow Stream offers a traditional Finnish sauna and steam as well as a healing properties of a Hungarian thermal mineral pool. Willow Stream is located in the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
When planning a spa visit, bear in mind that reservations are strongly recommended.