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Ah, the spa. It's a nice thought, that whole notion of getting an hour or two to yourself, taking in the sweet scents of lavender and juniper leaves as you enjoy a massage or wade into a warm mineral pool. Chances are it's been too long since your last European milk and honey body wrap or water therapy session. In an effort to help you reconnect with your inner zen, here's a list of the top spas in Toronto that refresh, recharge, and restore.
Where: 4 Avenue Rd. in Bloor Yorkville
Phone: (416) 926-2389
Why: "Stillwater Spa at the Park Hyatt, Toronto has been the crown jewel of
spas in Toronto for years and it’s no wonder. It’s sleek, spacious,
luxurious, and the best way to spend a weekend afternoon in the heart of
Yorkville. Get the gift of a truly sense-blowing body treatment: the
European Milk & Honey Wrap ($237, 90 mins) that begins with a gentle
exfoliation, a European body rose mud mask, and finished with the best
45-minute massage of your life..." Read more reviews
Where: #200, 18 Elm St. in Yonge-Dundas Square
Phone: (416) 977-6751
Why: "Go for a 50 minute couple's massage with your gentleman friend in a
warm, yet old world sophisticated private suite with fireplace. Then
spend the day lofting around the water therapies area, eating free
apples and drinking flavoured water. The private steam rooms are
fantastic. I put my face right over the steam vent and it was like one
of those cheap "home steam facial" machines - but much stronger..." Read more reviews
Where: 66 Avenue Rd. in Bloor Yorkville
Phone: (416) 926-9303
Why: "The best massage (deep tissue) and facial. With this weather my face was
hurting. I had the hydrating and revitalizing facial and I felt the
difference. Prices are very affordable. Nice, clean and relaxing
facilities. The staff is very friendly..." Read more reviews
Where: 471 Adelaide St. W. in King West
Why: "Body Blitz is relaxing, pampering, and social. I love that you have
"silent time" and chatting time depending on the area you are in. I
would highly recommend getting one of the delicious fruit smoothies -
they just top off an already fantastic experience. The price is right
as a gift experience you can give to someone as an activity you can do
together!" Read more reviews
Where: 21 Old Mill Dr. in Bloor West Village
Phone: (416) 236-2641
Why: "Old Mill Inn & Spa is a wonderful retreat within the city. Once you
step onto the grounds of this serene English countryside retreat set in
Toronto’s Humber Valley, you may never leave. The spa at the Old Mill
was one of the first in Toronto to offer couples’ massages and are
experts in creating the perfect weekend getaway for you and your loved
one, or a small group of close friends..." Read more reviews
Where: 18 St. Thomas St. in Bloor Yorkville
Phone: (416) 971-9666
Why: "Lovely small hotel spa. Easy to dash in and out of. Clean. Nice
clientele - not snobby at all. There's a swimming pool and a sauna one
can use. Very comfortable without too much attention. Most importantly,
they give you the proper amount of time - unlike some spas I've been to
where the RMT's don't give you a full 'hands on' one hour massage..." Read more reviews
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