In 2023, Canadians sought relaxation, fresh air, and hydrotherapy in their spa experiences, with Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort on Vancouver Island claiming the No. 1 spot, according to Craig Oliver, president of Spas of America.
The Top 50 Canada Spas awards showcased spa and wellness offerings from nine provinces, with Ontario leading with 19 and British Columbia and Quebec with nine each. Alberta had seven, Nova Scotia two, and Manitoba, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan each had one.
The Grotto Spa’s recognition coincides with the unveiling of its $2.5 million renovation, introducing an elevated experience with four cedar barrel saunas in an outdoor garden patio. Launching in mid-February, “The Grotto” aims to enhance the guest journey within the spa, offering a multifaceted experience surrounded by picturesque landscapes. The outdoor patio, beside the mineral pool, creates a serene oasis with cedar barrel saunas, outdoor showers, and scenic surroundings, fostering a tranquil sauna garden. Encouraging a two-hour communal journey, The Grotto promotes connections in a social environment while allowing for a personalized wellness experience amidst nature’s healing elements. Inspired by a global quest for optimal spa experiences, it provides a technology-free space for guests to be present and disconnect from digital distractions, as highlighted by Brian Cocks, managing director of Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort.
Spas of America’s annual Top 50 Canada Spas award offers insights into the most popular spas of the year based on unique page views and consumer choices at www.spasofamerica.com. New for 2023, all spas must also uphold a Google Reviews rating of 4.0 or higher to be considered for inclusion.
Spas of America’s Top 50 Canada Spas of 2023
- Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia
- Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, The Blue Mountains, Ontario
- Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Elora, Ontario
- Vetta Nordic Spa, Oro-Medonte, Ontario
- Ste. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, Ontario
- The Spa at White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
- Mysa Nordic Spa & Resort, Saint Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island
- The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Burlington, Ontario
- Miraj Hammam Spa, Shangri-La Toronto, Ontario
- Thermea Spa Village Whitby, Ontario
Boathouse Spa & Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel - Boathouse Spa, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia
- Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan
- BALNEA, spa + réserve thermale, Bromont, Quebec
- Thermea by Norkik Spa Nature, Winnipeg, Manitoba
- 100 Fountain Spa at Pillar and Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
- Spa Eastman, Eastman, Quebec
- Sensea Nordic Spa, Chester, Nova Scotia
- The L Spa & Wellness Centre, Grande Prairie, Alberta
- Spa InterContinental, InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ontario
- Siberia Station Spa, Lac-Beaufort, Quebec
Nordik Spa-Nature - Nordik Spa-Nature, Chelsea, Quebec
- The Spa at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta
- SpaTerre, The Josie Hotel, Rossland, British Columbia
- Spa Bolton, Bolton-Est, Quebec
- Spa Grande Nature, Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa, Timmins, Ontario
- The Spa at Four Seasons Whistler Resort, British Columbia
- The Spa at Langdon Hall, Cambridge, Ontario
- The St. Regis Toronto Spa, Ontario
- Millcroft Spa, The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton, Ontario
- Pacific Mist Spa, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort, Royston, British Columbia
Kananaskis Nordic Spa - Kananaskis Nordic Spa, Kananaskis Village, Alberta
- Spa myBlend, The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, Ontario
- Le Nordique Spa Stoneham, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, Quebec
- Secret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
- The Spa at Manoir du lac William, Saint-Ferdinand, Quebec
- The Hydrothermal Spa at Oceanstone Resort, Indian Harbour, Nova Scotia
- The Spa at The Old Mill, Etobicoke, Ontario
- Rosewood Spa, Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland
- Scandinave Spa Whistler, British Columbia
- Spa Nordic Station, Quebec City, Quebec
Christienne Fallsview Spa, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, - Christienne Fallsview Spa, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, Ontario
- Banff Upper Hot Springs, Alberta
- One Wellness Spa, Solara Resort, Canmore, Alberta
- Elmwood Spa, Toronto, Ontario
- Spa du Manoir Saint-Sauveur, Quebec
- Fairmont Spa Jasper Park Lodge, Alberta
- Sense, A Rosewood Spa, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver, British Columbia
- Ancient Cedars Spa at Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, British Columbia
- Fairmont Spa at Fairmont Banff Springs, Alberta
- Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, British Columbia
Source: Based on Google Analytics data from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Rankings are established by assessing the volume of unique page views generated by spa and wellness travel enthusiasts visiting Spas of America annually. To be considered, spas must uphold a Google Reviews rating of 4.0 or higher. The Top 50 Canada Spas of 2023 represents the top 10% of spa listings featured on www.spasofamerica.com.
