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Treat yourself to a spa day or weekend getaway at one of the many lavish spas located within and around Vancouver, B.C. We all need some rest and relaxation now and then. Why not indulge in massages, beauty treatments, sauna sweat sessions and more as you decompress from your hard work and stress. Our list of spas will help you unwind in peaceful settings and promise to send you home looking and feeling rejuvenated.   

Smile Thai Wellness Spa

The Smile Thai Wellness Spa, which is located at 235 Robson St, offers authentic Thai massages that are sure to loosen up your muscles and have you feeling calm and relaxed. This spa uses alternative healing therapies in order to improve your well being and send you home a happier and healthier person both physically and mentally.

Chi

Chi, is a pricier spa located inside the Shangri-La hotel that lets you indulge in a variety of relaxing amenities such as hot stone massages, body wraps, facials, and more. Located on 1128 West Georgia Street, this lush sanctuary will provide you with the ultimate pampering experience.

Skoah

Skoah is a niche spa with treatments focused on facial rejuvenation. The spa offer treatments that target clogged pores, wrinkles, sun spots, and more. This skin specialized spa aims to give you glowing skin in a zen environment. Keep in mind that these skin renewal procedures often come at high costs.

Scandinave

Scandinave is located in Whistler, about an hour drive from Vancouver, and offers stunning views as it is immersed in nature. The hot pools, saunas, and massages in the magical setting make for a great weekend escape to forget the stress of the city. The no-talk zone spa forces one to detach from their phone and all the worries that come with it as the sounds of nature filter in.

Float House

Float House spa offers an extremely unique experience to customers as its sensory deprivation tanks allow you to effortlessly float in water soaked in Epsom salts. The feeling of being weightless helps you to shed the figurative stress and weight that you carry around as your muscles begin to unwind and your mind wonders. There are four locations of this popular spa located in Gastown, Surrey, Langley, and Kitsilana.

Willow Stream Spa

The Willow Stream Spa is located at 1038 Canada Place on the fifth floor at the Fairmont Pacific Rim and features a giant patio offering some magnificent panoramic views of the harbor. The cozy atmosphere created by the many fireplaces encourages a welcoming and relaxed environment. The spa is well known for its couple’s room which has gigantic Japanese Zen tubs and skin scrubs made from seaweed and thermal salts. The spa also features a luxurious rooftop pool and hot tub to soak up some rays or have an evening dip.