My family in Burlington wanted to have a celebration, so they decided we should head to Balnea for…read morea Sunday morning "Reserve and Thermal Experience." So glad we did! My only regret was at the last minute I forgot to pack my bathing suit, so I had to buy one at their reception. (They provide robes and towels, but it's also Bring Your Own Flip Flops.) Note - The morning ticket is only for 3 hours, so you might consider the full day ticket. About the facilities, Balnea is located at the head of a lake within a nature reserve. Most of the spa experiences direct your view to the placid lake ensconced in surrounding forrest. The exception include certain enclosed spaces intended to cut you off visual from any distractions, like the Grotto sauna, Maroccon Salon with cocoon beds and reading space, nature cinema that can be enjoyed with or without audio, the aquarium room, as well as the eucalyptus steam room and sauna. Most other enclosed spaces, including saunas, have picture windows facing the lake. One unusual view I'd recommend checking out includes the awesome wooden nonagon cone beds facing deep into the forrest. The spaces are divided into whispering spaces and strictly enforced zones of silence. (In a very Big Brother moment, I was reprimanded twice by staff for whispering to my family even when no one else was in earshot.) Given that, considering cameras and phones are not allowed, Balnea has really structured the experience to ensure you focus on relaxing and personal wellness. Note - 3 hours is a good time to cover many of the spaces, like a tasting menu, but you may want to splurge on the nominal extra for a full day not to be rushed. Beyond the wooden cone bed, my favorite experiences there included: + The heated Infinity pool that had jets not only for the back but also feet and legs allowing me to soothe my muscles; + The steam room with eucalyptus; + The sauna by the lake and super hot sauna in the building; + The heated pool with waterfall and whirlpool jets; + The cocoon bed in the Moroccan Salon; + The floating beds on the lake, enabling me to listen to the water lightly splashing; and + The fire pit with (provided) marshmallows for roasting! Balnea calls itself a Nordic Spa. Having lived for years in Finland, there is nothing I experienced like this there although there may be so today. No sauna I was in had windows and we always went naked! That being said, Balnea is a fantastic experience. (My family even attests to enjoying it during the winter.) Recommend you check it out!

Came here for the Twilight session with my sisters & we had a great, relaxing time, staying until…read more9:30 PM, lolling in the long, narrow, nicely-heated jacuzzi pool as we watched the deer cross the field by the lake @ the bottom of the hill (except for the lake, which was closed for the evening, & its lakehouse, most amenities are on & built into a hill). It was so soothing & ethereal. I tried out the very cold, plunge pool multiple times since I have read of its ice cold "rejuvenating powers" & it certainly was invigorating. We also spent time in the Moroccan-themed pods, enjoyed the steam room (we skipped the sauna), the waterfall pool &, capped off our Zen evening sitting by the firepit, perusing the night sky for shooting stars. Although we thought that the obligatory tip added to our bill/reservation was a tad high, our evening of pools with their ubiquitous & strong jacuzzi jets, star/mountain & deer gazing & quietude (there is a dedicated "shhh" person who walks around, reminding folks to not talk) was worth the price. You will be supplied with terry robes & showers are available to rinse off as well as lockers, as well as a dining area. Enjoy your time here as we did!

SpaBolton in southern Quebec was worth every minute of the 5 hour drive it took to get here. This…read moreis unlike any other place I have visited. Three hot Jacuzzi pools, cold and tepid pools with a waterfall (oh my), eucalyptus steam room, 3 dry saunas, a relaxation room with wood stove and zero gravity lounge chairs, massages, and treatments of all types. A perfect day in snowy conditions!! When you are in the hot pools you have a perfect view of a rushing creek running by the spa. Very idyllic and so refreshing!!

I try to come here at least once a winter, ideally New Year's Day…read more Situated literally on top of the Bolton Falls, this spa makes extensive use of the natural river and water falls surroundings. With hot saunas and steam baths inside, hot and cold pools outside as well and relaxation tents and a Finnish sauna, they also provide massages, facials and everything else you'd expect at a spa. They have an amazing after 5pm deal which allows you to use their facilities for a mere $23. Bring your bathing suit, bathrobe, flip flops and home facial masks. I usually do the sauna, then the cold waterfall river dip, then the relaxation room circuit about three times to get the full effect and then chill out in their atriums with my mask on and shower everything off afterwards. Watching the waterfalls while inside inside the hot sauna, and then dipping into the frigid waters afterwards, will kickstart anyone's system. You will walk out a new person.

Was recommended by a local, I tried to stop in four times (for dinner, not to stay in the B&B) over…read moretwo separate trips through the area but I never could find them open. Even when the light was on, nobody answered the door.

A lovely family run this beautiful, well taken care of B&B. As someone who works in luxury…read morehospitality, I can say this is truly genuinely great hospitality. The smiles from Sylvie when you enter bring you that big welcoming feeling. The breakfast was incredible, her advice of the vineyards was spot on, and she took great care of us. Lovely jacuzzi and great walking/cycling paths nearby. Great value for your money.

I had an amazing experience at Nordic Station Spa. The variety of saunas and cold plunges made for…read morea truly relaxing and rejuvenating visit. Everything was clean, well maintained, and thoughtfully designed. The massage was one of the best I've ever had--highly skilled and incredibly relaxing. The eucalyptus steam room was especially sublime and a highlight of the day. Even with a 3-hour drive, it was absolutely worth the trip. I'd definitely go back.

Booked the spa and massage online and in advance. Greeted w friendly staff and overall nice…read morereception. My initial thought was that I needed a map - I did ask the front reception to explain the layout yet it wasn't as intuitive as I had hoped. The saunas were nice and everyone followed the rules of silence. The outdoor spas were nice as well. The paths were cold yet the temp was pretty chilly. The massage was solid and I had no complaints. My only frustration is that I didn't know all the areas to explore so I guessed as well as asked some folks. Others didn't seem to know where stuff was either. Check out was easy and seamless.

The food at this place is totally unbelievable, and the owners are two of the nicest people I've…read moreever met. Definitely a place that I will come back to when I come back to Canada.

A relaxing weekend getaway with my wife, daughter, and son-in-law. Package included message, spas,…read morelunch & dinner Saturday, breakfast Sunday. Please is CLEAN, rooms spacious enough. Very comfortable. Small staff helpful & courteous in two languages. Emphasis is on relaxation and quiet. Massages enjoyable. Spas: Hot & cold, sea salt, rosemary, "mud". Steam room, indoor & outdoor saunas, large indoor outdoor pools. Food was delicious. Cold & hot Buffet-style but high level. Variety of seafood, meat, veggie-choices, salads, desserts. All very good, worthy of Quebec. Thing to remember is that it's not a full service hotel. No 24-hour service. Meal & spa times are not etched in stone. They're open when they're open in a timeframe. We had a great weekend.

From the owner: Au Coeur du Bien-être est un Spa de Ville situé au bord du lac . Nous offrons des services…read mored'esthétique et de massothérapie de haute qualité dans un site enchanteur. Venez-vous faire dorloter !

My first time getting a massage there and will definitely go back…read more Professional and quick service without being impersonal. Really lovely ambiance and the prices are extremely affordable. The staff is extremely competent and uses therapeutic techniques. It's been a week since I got my massage and I am still relaxed!