Cool Winter Treats for the Winter Wearied

Winter getting you down? Sick of getting stuck in snowbanks and trudging through the snow and slush? Sounds like you deserve a winter treat.


Luckily for us all, this is the time of year when most spas are offering many deals to entice spa goers to seek refuge from the storm with them. Here are some of the deals you and your loved ones can take advantage of:

Elmwood Spa:





1. Bring along a male companion and you both could receive 20% of your spa services ( a la carte services only). This deal only applies to visits between Monday and Thursdays and will only last for the months of March and April.

2. Mom + Teen Retreat: You both can enjoy a 75 min lava shell massage, water therapies, teen facial for your teen and Beaute Neuve Facial for mom. This $535 package (valued at $570) also includes lunch for two in their beautiful Terrace restaurant.

Camden Spa:



This spa, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, was voted winner of the 2007 Canadian Spa Beautifully Best Spa Facial Award!

Camden Spa is offering a March Break Special for both your face and body. Your service starts off with a 30 minute exfoliation treatment followed with their award-winning 60 minute Camden Spa Facial. Both treatments for just $120.

Ste. Anne's Spa:





This beautiful destination spa, located in Grafton, Ontario, was rated one of the top 100 spas in the world and #1 in Canada. I have been here once before and ABSOLUTELY fell in love with it. I highly recommend this spa for those who need a short getaway from the city. Ste. Anne's is only about 1 -1.5 hour east of Toronto.

They have many winter specials, some day trips and some overnight deals. The one special I recommend is perfect for first timers to Ste. Anne's. It's a great way to be introduced to this amazing spa and the best bang for your buck. Their Pure Bliss Day Spa includes a gourmet lunch, afternoon tea, $100 spa allowance, 1 group wellness class (these can range from yoga, tai chi to therapy ball exercise classes), and complete use of their facilities. They have beautiful grounds which include miles of hiking paths, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor grotto and hot and cold plunge pools. One of my favorites is their euclyptus steam rooms.

This package normally costs $185, but their seasonal promotion only costs $165. Only hitch, is you have to go between Sunday to Thursday to take advantage.

Budget Tip: If you use your $100 spa allowance towards a massage with an RMT you can get a receipt for any EHB benefits claim for reimbursment.

I'll be heading out to Ste. Anne's next month and can't wait to share my experience with you.

So, don't let the winter blues get the best of you. Treat yourself to these winter deals to helpyou get through the rest of this cold Canadian winter. And remember, only 4 more weeks till the official start to Spring!!!!!