Get your wellness on at these Montréal spas

Spa William Gray

Located within the Hôtel William Gray, a boutique hotel housed in two historical buildings dating back to the 18th century, Spa William Gray is a lovely getaway with private treatment rooms and a small outdoor pool in the warmer months. The spa also features ultra-comfortable, high-end Gharieni massage tables on which to receive signature services like the hot quartz massage or a traditional Swedish massage. A Himalayan salt room, a restorative thermal circuit, a herbal sauna… it all spells bliss.

Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau

Located on a moored boat right on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in the Old Port, Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau offers incredible views from its dry sauna and outdoor deck chairs; you’ll see the cityscape and the water extend before you on the other. Go for a quiet, contemplative day on the water circuit alone or with a friend (though chatting will be at a minimum, to preserve the hushed ambiance). And make sure you try lunch at the onsite restaurant, La Traversée, serving refined, healthy cuisine.

Mann Grooming for Men

Nestled downtown within the Hôtel Delta by Marriott Montréal, Mann Grooming for Men is the wellness version of a man-cave: a haven specialized in men’s services, ranging from expert straight-razor shaving to manicures, manscaping, spray-tanning, teeth whitening and more. Specialty services also include hair-loss treatments. Grab a gang of dudes and reserve a day of services before a big event or take an hour out of your busy schedule to refuel and recharge, solo-style.

Rainspa

A getaway in Old Montréal located in the beautiful Hôtel Place d’Armes, Rainspa has a nice hammam where you can while away the hours with a friend or alone, as well as a list of treatments that ranges from indulgent to curative. For a romantic day, explore the couple’s massage, or if you’re tired from travel, take advantage of the reviving offerings such as the Traveler Care treatment, designed to relieve tired legs from air travel or excessive walking through exfoliation and a drainage massage.

Strøm Nordic Spa

Not far from downtown Montréal, Strøm Nordic Spa on Île-des-Sœurs is a nature spa that’s an ideal getaway both alone and for groups — it even has a meeting room. The attractive facilities include outdoor whirlpools, Nordic baths, Finnish saunas, a eucalyptus steam bath, waterfalls, and both indoor and outdoor relaxation areas complete with fireplaces.

Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal

Located right on De la Commune Street on the edge of the St. Lawrence River in the Old Port, Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal is a beautifully designed spot for a reprieve from city life. Come alone, with your best friend or with your better half for a day in the Nordic spa, following the water circuit from hot to cold to hot again. For the full blissful package, break up the day with a massage: the spa offers a range of relaxing options, including a unique Lomi Atsu massage combining Hawaiian and Japanese techniques.

Moment Spa Le Reine Elizabeth

Always buzzing with energy and milling international travellers, the Fairmont Le Reine Élizabeth hotel downtown is a grande dame with great history and a scene that never stops. To take a moment to yourself, find refuge in the tranquil Moment Spa. Sure, you could take advantage of their presto 25-minute-long Well-Bing Breaks, designed to refresh you in a flash, but you could also make a moment of it and settle into a full-on 90-minute massage. And why not add a body treatment? And a facial?

Spa St. James at the Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton Montréal is a renowned enclave of luxury, not least for their Spa St. James. Book a spa service and you’ll get access to the glorious rooftop pool, the sauna and the steam room. The relaxing spa spaces include waterfalls and fireplaces for that post treatment bliss-out, plus if you’re in town for a fancy event, you can rely on the state-of-the-art salon and the mani-pedi suite for that beautification session.

Loft Club Beauté

Pair your wellness break with happy hour at Loft Club Beauté, a luxurious spa in the Old Port of Montréal. In addition to craft cocktails and fancy coffees available any time you visit, you can bring a friend and take advantage of the High Tea package: a service for two or more that starts off with a mani, a pedi or both, followed by a traditional English afternoon tea service (complete with mini sandwiches, pastries and scones) in the “endless summer” themed café area.