Spas & Wellness
Outdoor massage (Albert Normandin photo)
Many spas, wellness retreats and wilderness resorts in Northern British Columbia are set in pristine and remote natural surroundings.
Escape stress with a wilderness retreat to King Pacific Lodge, voted "Best Resort Spa in Canada" by Conde Nast Traveler in 2010. At Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort, feel revitalized in the great outdoors with activities such as hiking, horseback riding and fishing, then be pampered at the resort's full service spa.
Some Northern BC communities have a variety of day spa facilities, which are the perfect way to enhance a vacation in the region.
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Wilderness Spa Resorts
Connect with nature at King Pacific Lodge, an award-winning fly-in floating wilderness lodge located on the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest. King Pacific Lodge offers full service spa treatments, along with eco-adventures to some of the best ocean kayaking, wildlife viewing, hiking and fishing in Northern BC. For the ultimate in Zen, consider heli-yoga – stretch and breathe in an outdoor yoga session surrounded by mountains and glaciers.
Elisi Spa & Wilderness Resort is a fly-in wilderness resort located in Northern Rocky Mountains Provincial Park between Fort St. John and Fort Nelson. The resort is surrounded by scenic glaciers, mountain peaks and rivers. After horseback riding, hiking, fishing or jetboating, choose from spa treatments that include massages, facials, body wraps and more.
Popular Day Spas
Luxurious resorts and getaways aren't the only way to enjoy Northern BC spas. Opt for a relaxing afternoon at Nu Spa at Treasure Cove Hotel, the latest addition to Prince George day spas. In Terrace, SPA Essentials offers a comprehensive range of treatments in a tastefully converted heritage house.
Health and Wellness Services
Northern British Columbia has numerous practitioners that offer wellness treatments and physiotherapy, as well as yoga, pilates and other fitness classes. Many yoga and wellness studios encourage drop-ins and clinics with licensed therapists can often accommodate visitors on short notice. Ask at hotels, B&B's, or local Visitor Centres for recommendations.
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