Picture the moment the envelope opens. Inside, there’s more than a gift: there’s a whole day somewhere else.
Weeks later, snow crunches underfoot beneath the great wooden arch at the entrance of the Village. The air carries a blend of evergreen, eucalyptus and woodfire. Steam rises from the baths into the crisp winter sky. In the Village’s largest sauna, a Ritual Artisan waves a towel through the heat, and a room full of strangers shares a unique moment. Later, there might be a treatment in a softly lit room, a moment of stargazing in an open-sky log cabin or a glass of wine by the fire, still in the comfort of a bathrobe.
Each of our holiday packages holds a different version of that day. So what exactly is inside? Below, we unwrap every experience found in our packages to help you choose the one that feels just right for someone on your list (or for yourself, we won’t tell).
Unwrapping Every Spa Village Experience
Spa Village Access
Every holiday package starts here. Spa Village access opens the door to a dozen installations at the first Nordic spa in the Canadian Prairies, with bathrobe rental included for the day.
Inside the Village, each thermal journey takes shape one cycle at a time. It begins with heat: the Finlandia, a traditional Finnish sauna made of solid wood, the cedar Barik with its intense heat or one of two steam saunas scented with orange or eucalyptus. Then comes the cold, a quick plunge into one of the cold baths, like the one with a cold waterfall steps away from the saunas. Finally, rest. Heated ceramic benches in front of a fireplace, an open-sky log cabin made for stargazing and campfires burning in cast-iron cauldrons are the perfect places to let the energy of the cycle settle in. Repeating the cycle at least three times brings out its full benefits.
Between cycles, there’s time to stop by an infused water or tea station, enjoy a mineral-rich Epsom salt scrub in the indoor exfoliation space or simply take in the winter landscape.
Do You Know About Village Rituals?
Included with every Spa Village access, the Village Rituals are social wellness experiences that move to the rhythm of the group’s emotions and energy. In the Finlandia, the Village’s largest sauna, Ritual Artisans present four types of Aufguss every day, waving a towel through the heat. Guided meditations and gentle stretching sessions, some in the warmth of a sauna and others in a rest area, round out the day. No two sessions are ever quite the same.
Available in these packages: Signature, Classic, Gourmet, Escape, Experience and Getaway
60-Minute Body Treatment
Every body and face treatment begins with a short consultation to understand the skin’s needs, then unfolds on a heated massage table, in a room with soft music and subdued lighting. All treatments use Comfort Zone products, tested by dermatologists and suited to every skin type. Afterward, a herbal tea is served in a rest area, so the moment lasts a little longer. The package includes a choice of treatment:
Head in the Clouds: Focused on the head, scalp, neck and shoulders, this treatment uses acupressure, light stretching and the contrast of hot and cold to release tension. It ends with a face massage using cryotherapy spoons.
Himalayan Salt Stone: Warm Himalayan salt stones glide along the back, arms and legs, followed by a salt scrub infused with essential oils and a rich hydrating cream.
Classic Facial: Personalized to the skin’s needs, this treatment includes a complete cleanse, an exfoliation, a moisturizing mask, a toner and a face and eye cream. Cryotherapy spoons are used at different steps to refresh the skin, with results visible on the face, neck and décolleté.
Relaxation: An aromatherapy treatment that starts with a choice of four essential oil blends. It includes a gentle scrub, a warm oil massage from head to toe, heated mittens for the hands and a Gua Sha facial massage.
Tranquility: Inspired by Reiki techniques, this treatment combines gentle hand movements with soft brushes dipped in warm oil. A heated weighted blanket is placed over the body at certain moments for a comforting effect.
Facial for Men: Designed for men’s skin, this balancing treatment starts with a cleansing balm, followed by an exfoliating mask and extractions if needed. It ends with a massage of the face, neck, scalp and shoulders.
Vivifying: A balance of relaxing and invigorating, with a back scrub, a purifying thermal mud treatment, a scalp and back massage, a facial and a leg and foot massage.
Foresta Facial: Inspired by the scents of the forest, this purifying treatment includes a deep cleanse, a mask with chlorella, vegetable charcoal and white ginseng root, and a moisturizing serum applied with a jade roller.
Foot Care: Made for sore, heavy, tired feet and legs. A deep cleanse and an invigorating exfoliation are followed by a foot massage in warm booties, a nourishing foot mask and a peptide eye mask.
Available in this package: Getaway and Experience
60-Minute Massage
Each massage is personalized from the start. When booking, guests can request a specific registered massage therapist or indicate whether they prefer a man or a woman. Every massage is offered with soft music or in complete silence, and each session opens and closes with a short essential oil ritual. The package includes a choice of massage:
Relaxation: A full-body massage using gentle techniques inspired by Swedish massage to ease tension and promote relaxation. Guests choose their essential oil: sweet orange to reveal the skin’s natural glow, eucalyptus to soothe sore muscles or lavender to unwind and sleep better.
Intensive: A restorative massage that targets deep muscle layers to relieve built-up tension, drawing on techniques from around the world adapted to each guest’s needs. Ideal for active people or anyone whose work is repetitive or static.
Mom-to-Be: A gentle prenatal massage adapted to each stage of pregnancy, using pregnancy-safe products. It’s given on a heated table, either lying on the side or with a belly cushion, depending on what feels most comfortable. Swedish techniques help relieve heavy legs and tired feet.
Available in this package: Signature (Relaxation or Mom-to-Be), Classic (Relaxation or Mom-to-Be), Escape (Intensive) and Getaway (Relaxation or Mom-to-Be)
Restaurant Credit
From sunrise to sundown, our restaurants celebrate the conviviality of the Village table, each with its own atmosphere and influences. The credit can be used at any of them, and paying is as easy as a wave of the contactless band.
Le Resto: A must in the Village, Le Resto celebrates local gastronomy with a field-to-table menu of seasonal dishes, paired with an ever-changing wine list selected by our sommelier. From a light breakfast to a late dinner, or dishes to share by the fire in the Lounge, it’s all enjoyed in the comfort of a bathrobe.
Biergarden: Inspired by Germany’s beer gardens, this laid-back spot pours local beers alongside wood-fired pizza, on a beach surrounded by forest. Open from May to September, weather permitting.
Available in this package: Signature ($50 restaurant credit) and Gourmet ($60 restaurant credit)
A Gift That Feels Like Elsewhere
Thermal cycles in the snow, stargazing from an open-sky log cabin, a meal by the fire: each holiday package offers its own version of a day in the Village. Choose the one that suits them best, or the one that suits you.
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