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woman exfoliating at the spa
  • Whitby
  • Guides
A Local Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Ask yourself—what makes her happy? Is it me-time, fresh flowers, a spa day, or time spent together? Show your love with a gift that overflows with happiness. Here are six of our favourite local finds.

April 30, 2025
woman in the halo sauna
  • Whitby
  • Wellness
  • Tips
Why a Midweek Visit to Thermea Spa Village is a Great Idea

Spring may be my favourite season at the spa, but my perfect time to visit is absolutely midweek. I love how quiet the Village is, and I especially love visiting solo during these midweek trips to take advantage of a peaceful escape.


April 22, 2025
  • Whitby
  • Interviews
  • Discovery
Last Year in the Netherlands: A Milestone for Canadian Aufguss

At Nordik Spa Village in Chelsea, Quebec, a competition was held. Ritual Artisans from Winnipeg, Whitby and Chelsea came together for a special Aufguss event that would mark Canada’s official welcome into the international Aufguss world. Now, with the first-ever National Sauna Performance Championship in Canada on the horizon, we’re looking back on that unforgettable debut on the world stage.

April 18, 2025
  • Winnipeg
  • Interviews
  • Discovery
How Two Canadian Ritual Artisans Brought a Canadian Sauna Story to the World

At Nordik Spa Village in Chelsea, Quebec, a competition was held. Ritual Artisans from Winnipeg, Whitby and Chelsea came together for a special Aufguss event that would mark Canada’s official welcome into the international Aufguss world. Now, with the first-ever National Sauna Performance Championship in Canada on the horizon, we’re looking back on that unforgettable debut on the world stage.

April 18, 2025
artisan performing an Aufguss ritual
  • Whitby
  • Discovery
  • Wellness
Aufguss and Aufgusshow: What’s the Difference?

“Auf-what? Aufguss?” It’s a question often heard outside the largest sauna at the Spa Village. This ancient ritual remains unfamiliar to many here in Canada. But with a national championship coming to Thermea Spa Village Whitby this summer, a new question is being asked: “What’s an Aufgusshow?”

April 17, 2025
artisan performing an Aufguss ritual
  • Winnipeg
  • Discovery
  • Wellness
What Sets an Aufguss Apart from an Aufgusshow?

“Auf-what? Aufguss?” It’s a question often heard outside the largest sauna at the Spa Village. This ancient ritual remains unfamiliar to many here in Canada. But with a national championship coming to Thermea Spa Village Whitby this summer, a new question is being asked: “What’s an Aufgusshow?”

April 17, 2025
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