The Kootenay Rockies region offers spas set in spectacular mountain scenery, along with natural hot springs and wilderness health retreats.
Soak in a wood-fired hot tub overlooking the Rocky Mountains at CrossRiver Wilderness Centre, or follow the Hot Springs Circle Route for some serious rest and relaxation. Holistic health retreats, back to nature programs, and health and fitness camps near Nelson, Golden and Radium Hot Springs are also great places to unwind.
Spa accommodations here range from hot springs resorts and luxury mountainside getaways to rustic wilderness cabins and tee-pees.
The Hot Springs Circle Route provides maps and information about the Kootenay Rockies' famous hot springs. Some hot spring resorts have spas attached, such as The Natural Springs Spa at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, the Spa at Halcyon Hot Springs, and Pleiades Massage & Spa at Radium Hot Springs.
Popular Day and Destination Spas
Blaylock’s Mansion & Health Spa in Nelson is an estate-like 1930's mansion that overlooks Kootenay Lake. Some of Blaylock's spa treatments are named after surrounding mountains, such as The Monashee chamomile herbal massage or The Valhalla energizing herbal massage, while the hot rock treatment uses warmed Kootenay River rocks.
King Fir Spa at Fernie Alpine Resort is perfect after a day of skiing, hiking or golf. Rejuvenate tired muscles with a soothing massages tailored to golfers or skiers, along with body wraps, scrubs and facials.
Wilderness Resorts and Spas
Fernie's Island Lake Lodge is best-known for its cat-skiing, but it also offers decadent spa treatments year-round at Island Lake Lodge Spa. Try an alpine foot treatment – a perfect remedy for tired feet after a day on the hiking trails – or soothe away stress in a Japanese Soaking Tub.
Partake in a secluded wilderness retreat at CrossRiver Wilderness Centre, and sit in a wood-fired hot tub with Rocky Mountain views. Falling Water Spa at Wing Creek Resort is a peaceful adult-oriented retreat near Kaslo overlooking Purcell Mountains and Kootenay Lake.
Health and Wellness Retreats
Looking to start a healthier lifestyle? Mountain Trek, a health retreat near Nelson, is a weight loss boot-camp featuring high intensity alpine hiking with spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery.
Discover personal growth and spiritual learning at several wellness retreats in the Kootenay Rockies region. Quantum Leaps Lodge near Golden, Mountain Waters Retreats and Yasodhara Ashram near Nelson and CrossRiver Wilderness Centre near Radium Hot Springs offer a diverse range of programs including massage, yoga, sweat lodges, vision quests, fire walking, inter-cultural sharing.
The Kootenay Rockies region has a number of practitioners offering health and wellness treatments such as yoga, reflexology, acupuncture and massage therapy; new clients and visitors can often attend on short notice. Ask at local Visitor Centres, hotels or B&B’s for recommendations.
Wellness Festivals
Each year, health practitioners from across the Kootenay Rockies gather together for the Nakusp Celebration of Wellness (June). Take a yoga class, listen to guest speakers, participate in workshops, and explore health trends, products and services.
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