Spa and Wellness

As a resort destination, Victoria BC naturally provides a relaxing experience to visitors; mountain views, ocean air, lush rainforests and beautiful gardens soothe the senses. As the perfect complement, Victoria boasts a number of spas, many of which indulge the senses by incorporating these West Coast elements into their treatments. A spa treatment is the perfect end to a day spent enjoying the many sights and outdoor activities Victoria offers. Many visitors also make a spa getaway to Victoria the sole reason for their visit and hotels and resorts offer spa packages to meet every need. Victoria’s spas take full advantage of their unique location and offer a range of services designed to renew the spirit and soothe the soul.

Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa
Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa is one of only three spas in North America to offer the unique spa experience of vinotherapy. Organic grapes, stems and leaves from local Vancouver Island vineyards will be used in this line of body wraps, scrubs, massages and pedicures. A special vino stomp pedicure includes a fresh grape foot bath that allows guests to crush grapes with their toes. Red grapes have high anti-oxidant properties that nourish the skin and when applied with essential oils create a fresh, fruity experience that not only smells, but feels incredible. Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa will also boast a west coast aroma garden located next to the spa’s pool deck planted with hundreds of unusual and indigenous culinary and medicinal herbs, plants and fruits providing a lush and inviting combination of native Vancouver Island and Mediterranean influences.

Willow Stream, The Fairmont Empress Hotel
The $6-million, Willow Stream spa at The Fairmont Empress opened in January 2002. Every inch of the new spa, from the arrival area, changing rooms to the treatments themselves, have been carefully designed to capture the stunning contrasts of Vancouver Island and help guests find the energy they seek. You can expect exceptionally high standards of luxurious surroundings and exquisite service. The warm atmosphere and attention to detail welcomes seasoned spa-goers and the uninitiated, both men and women.   

Silk Road Aromatherapy & Tea Company
Silk Road Aromatherapy & Tea Company is located in Victoria’s historic Chinatown. Silk Road was created by two women who were taught Chinese tea traditions and blending techniques by Chinese Tea Masters and Herbalists. In addition to tea, Silk Road features an in-house spa and manufactures 100% natural body care products. The Green Tea Facial is the signature treatment of the spa.  Tea tastings and educational workshops are also offered.

Le Spa Sereine
A stunning spa environment for men and women, Le Spa Sereine is located in the heart of downtown Victoria. Le Spa Sereine is a three-level facility with a wonderful atmosphere of comfort and serenity. The spa includes separate men's and women’s areas, a hair salon and state-of-the-art spa technology. A team of therapists and aestheticians offer the most comprehensive range of spa services in Victoria.

Spa 517 Day Spa
Spa 517 is an urban retreat. The environment is warm and very calm. A sign on the reception desk states ''Quiet Please. Relaxation in progress.'' Spa 517 follows a European approach, in which true spa therapies originated. They are devoted to using natural plant vitamin and essential oil therapies to treat the whole person. Mood-lifting essential oils greet guests upon their entrance. Formulated to please both men and women, the soothing aromas appeal to everyone. Visitors can choose from a full menu of treatments offered in the Ginger, Sage and Jasmine Rooms. 

The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa
Renovated and refreshed in February 2004, The Spa at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort includes 12 treatment rooms and a hair salon with four client chairs.  New services incorporate West coast seaweeds and focus is placed on couple retreats and group bookings.  The guests' arrival has also been enhanced as the lounge area is now secluded to ensure the spa experience is one of tranquility and serenity.  The Spa at the Delta Victoria has been voted "The Best Place to Spend a Day at the Spa" for eight consecutive years by the readers of the Victoria News. 

The Magnolia Hotel and Spa
The Spa Magnolia is an Aveda Lifestyle Spa, utilizing Aveda Signature facial, body and hair treatments. The spa’s vision is to create an environment dedicated to wellness and beauty through the use of old-world philosophies; healing with human touch, rather than the use of machinery is the focus. The Spa Magnolia is a restful, peaceful setting in which guests are pampered and catered-to and where every detail matters. An environment, which is free of toxins and synthetics, educates clients about the use of products derived from renewable resources.

The Spa at the Hotel Grand Pacific
The Spa at the Grand is one of Victoria’s newest destination spas. Spa Director Itsuko Yoroi incorporates traditional Japanese design to provide a warm and relaxing environment for spa guests. The 2,000 square foot spa offers relaxation and deep tissue massage, Shiatsu, Reiki, Thai and hot stone massage, reflexology, hydrotherapy treatments, body scups, toning and wraps to relax the body, increase circulation, release toxins and promote healing.

The Aerie Wellness and Beauty Centre
At The Aerie Wellness and Beauty Centre, the goal is to assist guests of The Aerie Resort to relax and unwind. The Aerie Resort is a Mediterranean-style villa located atop the Malahat Mountains, 30 minutes north of Victoria. Guests will find harmony in mind, body and spirit at The Aerie Wellness and Beauty Centre as the professionally trained staff help to bring balance into their life through a variety of rejuvenating treatments. Carefully selected botanicals from the earth and minerals from the sea will provide essential nutrients for guests’ skin and the quiet time will provide essential rest for their mind. Uniquely West Coast touches and unparalleled mountain and ocean views make the spa experience at The Aerie unforgettable.

Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa
Opened in November 1998, the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort is extremely proud to have the first full-service oceanfront spa in Canada. The Oceanside Spa has 15 treatment rooms featuring massage, facials, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, reflexology, seaweed, mud body wraps and more. Kingfisher’s goal is to relax guests' mind and body and energize their spirits with soft adventure activities and fitness/stretch classes. In the summer, guests can enjoy a massage on the beach with the sound of waves and the touch of the wind to enhance relaxation.

Ancient Cedars Spa, Wickaninnish Inn
Extremely beautiful in its setting between wild Pacific Ocean and old-growth forest, Ancient Cedars Spa enhances the guest experience of this resort haven, known as a retreat for winter storm watching and epicurean excellence. The essence of the West Coast will sink into body and soul with therapies that draw from ocean and earth. The extensive Aveda line of naturally derived skin, body and hair care products are used. The great outdoors offers endless physical and spiritual nourishment to complement the spa experience.

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