One of my favorite spa!! Love the outdoor hot/cold pool with an unobstructed view of the farm and…read moremountains. You can see cows roaming around next to the pool! Highly recommend the steam room! Don't forget to check out the sauna room too. It has a view of the outside! The massage I got was good. The masseuse was very attentive and skillful. The massage room is nicely decorated and the massage bed is heated. There are automated lockers in the changing room so you don't need to bring a lock. Towels and robes are provided but you need to bring your own flip-flops. Looking forward to my next visit!!

We first discovered the joys of the Nordic or Hydrotherapy circuit spa a few years ago when living…read morein Monterey, CA, after visiting Refuge in Carmel Valley. We've since moved to the East coast and I was disappointed that nothing similar exists in the area. I was delighted to find that a number of Nordic spas exist in Quebec and set about choosing one to visit on a recent trip. After reading reviews of our options on Trip Advisor (few are on Yelp), we decided on Spa Stoneham. The spa was a short 40 minute drive from Old Quebec, through beautiful scenery in the Quebec countryside. The area in which the spa is located is truly idyllic. The spa itself was absolutely great. The property is a beautiful spread of land right on the Jacques-Cartier river. The views are incredible, nothing but forest, mountains, and rivers. There are plentiful hot, cold, and relaxation stations including eucalyptus steam saunas, traditional Finnish saunas, hot tubs, Nordic baths and showers, indoor and outdoor relaxation lounges, and hammocks. One can also choose to take a dip in the river; however, it was closed for dock repairs when we visited.

I actually had my massage at Institut Payot on the Grande Allee, but I couldn't find a listing for…read morethat location, so I'm putting mine here. We'd been walking all day, soaking up the incredible sights of Quebec City on foot and I was a little harried and exhausted when we arrived, but felt like completely different woman when I left. I can't say enough good things about my massage therapist David. He was extremely conscientious in asking about my needs and any health issues, and the massage itself (I had the deep tissue) was extraordinary. He worked out all of my tensions, every knot, yet was gentle as well as intense and effective. I am definitely coming back to QC and when I do, I'll be making an appointment with David!

My visit was during the renovation so my treatment was in one of the hotel rooms the spa occupied…read morein the Fairmont hotel. This wasn't a problem for me as they seemed to try to make the room as comfortable and as much like a spa treatment room as possible. I had the 80 minute Signature Payot massage with Francine (I believe that was her name - I hope I got it right) and she was truly wonderful. First we sat down and she explained the products she was going to use on me. They all smelled wonderful and felt luxurious. She had me pick out the aromatherapy oils I wanted and explained what the treatment would entail. After she made sure I was comfortable, she got to work. I generally don't like when I am massaged with forearms but Francine's pressure was perfect and she managed to address the tight areas. The technique she used was very French - think Venus Beauty Institute with Natalie Baye. The effleurage was executed by assured, experienced hands of someone who really knows what she's doing. Then came the face massage. I didn't realize this was part of the treatment until Francine explained it to me at the beginning. At first I hesitated because I don't like unfamiliar products applied to my face and I generally stay clear of facials. But Francine had a very calming demeanor and she seemed to know the products very well so I decided to go with the flow. I'm glad I did because at one point I fell asleep! The products felt so good, I left even the hair elixir in for the rest of the day, making me look like I hadn't washed my hair in a week, but the smell was so good and it made my hair very soft! Note to Payot: please package your products in smaller sizes so travelers like me can buy your wonderful stuff and still fly home with them in our carry on.