Alberta Rockies Spa Vacations
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Alberta's Rockies, Alberta.
The Canadian Rocky Mountains are a hot bed of tourist activity all year long. From skiing the snow-filled slopes to hiking the region’s majestic peaks, there are activities to suit everyone. Even on vacation, however, those fun activities can take a toll on the body and nothing helps alleviate physical stress like a day at the spa.
Alberta's Rockies offer the perfect backdrop to a relaxing and revitalizing spa getaway. Visitors can ease into bliss with a variety of treatments that range from deep-tissue massages and body scrubs to refreshing facials and alternative therapies such as Reiki.
CANMORE, BANFF, LAKE LOUISE & KANANASKIS COUNTRY
A short 50-minute drive from the bustling city of Calgary, Canmore is the perfect place for a weekend spa getaway. Visitors can spend a day hiking or enjoying the Nordic Centre before treating themselves to a special spa therapy or two. The Bodhi Tree Spa situated in the Silver Creek Lodge takes a Zen approach to relaxation. Asian décor, antiques and warm lighting invite guests to kick back and leave their worries at the door. There are a multitude of treatments to choose from or, for those who can’t decide, spa packages like the Perfect Balance Package are a great option. Some treatment rooms include fireplaces adding to the cozy ambiance. The nearby Azurro Spa is more family friendly and welcomes children while offering manicures, pedicures, body scrubs and much more.
Continuing along the Trans Canada Highway visitors will find Canada’s first national park and the quintessential mountain town of Banff. The impressive Banff Springs Hotel boasts its own full-service spa. The Willow Stream Spa has a plethora of soothing therapies designed to suit all preferences, including Signature Experiences like the High Altitude Experience, which features a bath and massage to address any high altitude ailments. Banff is chock full of spas and other well-known favourites are the Pleiades Massage and Spa (located under the Banff Hot Springs), the Rimrock’s in-house spa, (which offers a comprehensive spa menu for men) and the Red Earth Spa at Banff Caribou Lodge.
The Delta Hotel in Kananaskis Country offers visitors the chance to relax in the Summit Spa, along with access to the hotel’s whirlpools, lap pool, eucalyptus steam room and fitness centre.
Beyond Banff, Lake Louise offers some wonderful spa options for those seeking some relaxing down time. The Spa at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise accommodates all spa visitors with its flexible schedule (it’s open from 5am to 10pm) and numerous treatments. Those who spent the day zooming down the slopes at the nearby ski hill might want to try the sports massage, while tender or damaged skin can benefit from a luxurious facial. The Temple Mountain Spa is also another spa option located close by.
JASPER, HINTON & GRANDE CACHE
Jasper, located in the heart of the Rockies, has it all when it comes to exploring the Canadian Rockies both in summer and winter. The tourist destination also offers a variety of spa experiences perfect for a luxurious weekend getaway. The Mountain Wellness Spa takes care of everything from sore backs to tired-looking skin, or those in need of more than one treatment can sink into total relaxation with a Rocky Mountain Rejuvenation package, which features a bath, massage, facial, pedicure and manicure. Outside of Jasper, on the way to Alaska, visitors will pass through two smaller settlements—Hinton and Grande Cache. Trekking to the wilds of Alaska would leave even the hardiest travellers in need of some pampering and both of these small towns offer some spa options.
FURTHER AFIELD: WATERTON
Tucked away in the southwestern corner of Alberta is Waterton, home to the stunning WatertonLakes National Park, which together with Glacier National Park in the USA forms the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For those wishing to combine rejuvenation with Mother Nature at her finest, Waterton’s Serenity Spa, in the Bayshore Inn, provides the ideal place for a day of guilt-free relaxation.
Alberta's Rockies offer the perfect backdrop to a relaxing and revitalizing spa getaway. Visitors can ease into bliss with a variety of treatments that range from deep-tissue massages and body scrubs to refreshing facials and alternative therapies such as Reiki.
CANMORE, BANFF, LAKE LOUISE & KANANASKIS COUNTRY
A short 50-minute drive from the bustling city of Calgary, Canmore is the perfect place for a weekend spa getaway. Visitors can spend a day hiking or enjoying the Nordic Centre before treating themselves to a special spa therapy or two. The Bodhi Tree Spa situated in the Silver Creek Lodge takes a Zen approach to relaxation. Asian décor, antiques and warm lighting invite guests to kick back and leave their worries at the door. There are a multitude of treatments to choose from or, for those who can’t decide, spa packages like the Perfect Balance Package are a great option. Some treatment rooms include fireplaces adding to the cozy ambiance. The nearby Azurro Spa is more family friendly and welcomes children while offering manicures, pedicures, body scrubs and much more.
Continuing along the Trans Canada Highway visitors will find Canada’s first national park and the quintessential mountain town of Banff. The impressive Banff Springs Hotel boasts its own full-service spa. The Willow Stream Spa has a plethora of soothing therapies designed to suit all preferences, including Signature Experiences like the High Altitude Experience, which features a bath and massage to address any high altitude ailments. Banff is chock full of spas and other well-known favourites are the Pleiades Massage and Spa (located under the Banff Hot Springs), the Rimrock’s in-house spa, (which offers a comprehensive spa menu for men) and the Red Earth Spa at Banff Caribou Lodge.
The Delta Hotel in Kananaskis Country offers visitors the chance to relax in the Summit Spa, along with access to the hotel’s whirlpools, lap pool, eucalyptus steam room and fitness centre.
Beyond Banff, Lake Louise offers some wonderful spa options for those seeking some relaxing down time. The Spa at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise accommodates all spa visitors with its flexible schedule (it’s open from 5am to 10pm) and numerous treatments. Those who spent the day zooming down the slopes at the nearby ski hill might want to try the sports massage, while tender or damaged skin can benefit from a luxurious facial. The Temple Mountain Spa is also another spa option located close by.
JASPER, HINTON & GRANDE CACHE
Jasper, located in the heart of the Rockies, has it all when it comes to exploring the Canadian Rockies both in summer and winter. The tourist destination also offers a variety of spa experiences perfect for a luxurious weekend getaway. The Mountain Wellness Spa takes care of everything from sore backs to tired-looking skin, or those in need of more than one treatment can sink into total relaxation with a Rocky Mountain Rejuvenation package, which features a bath, massage, facial, pedicure and manicure. Outside of Jasper, on the way to Alaska, visitors will pass through two smaller settlements—Hinton and Grande Cache. Trekking to the wilds of Alaska would leave even the hardiest travellers in need of some pampering and both of these small towns offer some spa options.
FURTHER AFIELD: WATERTON
Tucked away in the southwestern corner of Alberta is Waterton, home to the stunning WatertonLakes National Park, which together with Glacier National Park in the USA forms the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For those wishing to combine rejuvenation with Mother Nature at her finest, Waterton’s Serenity Spa, in the Bayshore Inn, provides the ideal place for a day of guilt-free relaxation.
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Short Walk to Downtown
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Delta Banff Royal Canadian Lodge
Located in the heart of Banff and offering elegance and true Canadian tradition!
Lakeside Hotel
Canmore Luxury Hotel
Silver Creek Lodge Canmore
A fusion of sound, texture, warmth and tranquility in the Canadian Rockies!
