If you are planning an Alberta getaway this winter and want to focus on relaxation, you have the choice between a few excellent spa resorts. Alberta’s spa hotels and resorts offer all sorts of ways to unwind over the colder months. There are options for a hydro-based relaxation like indoor and outdoor pool/hot tub combos, or the large Kananaskis Nordic Spa, as well as saunas, and generally quiet places to find your sense of calm or peace.
If relaxation to you means pampering yourself, then there are ways to do that at Alberta’s spa resorts with massages, facials, nail treatments, or body wraps! Keep in mind that there are often ways to save, too, when you book your spa treatments and rooms at the same time.
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Kananaskis Nordic Spa
The Nordic Spa is in the heart of Kananaskis Village and conveniently close to two different accommodation options: the Crosswaters Resort, and the Pomeroy Kananaskis Lodge. And if you book with either hotel, you can save on your Nordic Spa access. The large spa has several ways to relax like its multiple saunas, five outdoor pools, massage rooms, and plenty of outdoor space with cauldron fires set up all around the grounds.
Where: 1 Centennial Dr, Kananaskis Village
How much: $150 for general Hydrotherapy/pool access
Rimrock Resort Hotel
The pool at hot tub at Banff’s Rimrock Resort Hotel are open to the entire hotel and provide a warm way to relax in the mountains this winter. You can enhance these moments, too, with the Rimrock’s spa services. Before you chill out in the hot tub, you can grab a facial, aromatherapy, a variety of massage treatments, body wraps, and manicures or pedicures (or both!).
Where: 300 Mountain Avenue, Banff
How much: $15-$279 for spa treatments
Fairmont Spa Jasper Park Lodge
A winter stay in Jasper can easily come with a few ways to unwind, and there are even more ways to relax if you book a stay with the Jasper Park Lodge. The hotel offers a huge variety of treatments including body wraps, couples’ massages, facials, and nail treatments. These services are coupled with the Lodge’s heated outdoor pool and the surrounding mountain views.
Where: Old Lodge Road, Jasper
Rocking R Guest Ranch
Book a stay with Rocking R Guest Ranch for a mix of nature, relaxation, and scenic vacation views. The Ranch has three types of massages which you can add on to a stay in their cabins. The Ranch also offers a Romance Package with massages included, if you plan to travel this winter with your partner. Rocking R is a convenient and quick getaway for anyone in Calgary, Drumheller, or east-central Alberta.
When: year-round
Where: 234051 243 Range Road, Wheatland County
How much: $329-$355 per night
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Between the dining, outdoor fun, the views, and all the amenities at the Chateau Lake Louise, there are many ways to enjoy your mountain vacation. If you’re after relaxation, you will find it here, but with exceptional luxury. They even offer a special menu of kids’ spa treatments. And after a day of facials, massages, or nail treatments, you can relax mountain- and lakeside in the grand indoor pool or hot tub.
Where: 111 Lake Louise Drive
Willow Stream Spa
Get away from the freezing winter temperatures and experience a restorative soak at the spa located in the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. You can opt between an outdoor whirlpool and indoor mineral pool, steam room or eucalyptus-scented sauna. There are 27 private treatment rooms spread over 40,000-square-foot spa offering massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and couple’s treatments.
Where: 405 Spray Ave, Banff