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In 2023, Canadians and visitors to Canada avidly pursued relaxation, crisp outdoor air, and rejuvenating hydrotherapy within their spa retreats. Vancouver Island’s Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort topped the charts, securing the prestigious No. 1 position, as revealed by Craig Oliver, the president of Spas of America.
The Top 50 Canada Spas awards showcases spa and wellness offerings from nine provinces, with Ontario leading with 19 and British Columbia and Quebec with nine each. Alberta had seven, Nova Scotia two, and Manitoba, Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan each had one.
The Grotto Spa’s recognition coincides with the unveiling of its $2.5 million renovation, introducing an elevated experience with four cedar barrel saunas in an outdoor garden patio. Launching in mid-February, “The Grotto” aims to enhance the guest journey within the spa, offering a multifaceted experience surrounded by picturesque landscapes. The outdoor patio, beside the mineral pool, creates a serene oasis with cedar barrel saunas, outdoor showers, and scenic surroundings, fostering a tranquil sauna garden. Encouraging a two-hour communal journey, The Grotto promotes connections in a social environment while allowing for a personalized wellness experience amidst nature’s healing elements. Inspired by a global quest for optimal spa experiences, it provides a technology-free space for guests to be present and disconnect from digital distractions, as highlighted by Brian Cocks, managing director of Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort.
Spas of America’s annual Top 50 Canada Spas award offers insights into the most popular spas of the year based on unique page views and consumer choices at www.spasofamerica.com. New for 2023, all spas must also uphold a Google Reviews rating of 4.0 or higher to be considered for inclusion.
SPAS OF AMERICA’S TOP 50 CANADA SPAS OF 2023Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Parksville, British ColumbiaScandinave Spa Blue Mountain, The Blue Mountains, OntarioElora Mill Hotel & Spa, Elora, OntarioVetta Nordic Spa, Oro-Medonte, OntarioSte. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, OntarioThe Spa at White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, OntarioMysa Nordic Spa & Resort, Saint Peters Bay, Prince Edward IslandThe Pearle Hotel & Spa, Burlington, OntarioMiraj Hammam Spa, Shangri-La Toronto, OntarioThermea Spa Village Whitby, OntarioBoathouse Spa & Baths, Spas of AmericaADVERTISEMENT
Boathouse Spa, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, British ColumbiaManitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, SaskatchewanBALNEA, spa + réserve thermale, Bromont, QuebecThermea by Norkik Spa Nature, Winnipeg, Manitoba100 Fountain Spa at Pillar and Post, Niagara-on-the-Lake, OntarioSpa Eastman, Eastman, QuebecSensea Nordic Spa, Chester, Nova ScotiaThe L Spa & Wellness Centre, Grande Prairie, AlbertaSpa InterContinental, InterContinental Toronto Centre, OntarioSiberia Station Spa, Lac-Beaufort, QuebecNordik Spa-Nature, Spas of America

Nordik Spa-Nature, Chelsea, QuebecThe Spa at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, AlbertaSpaTerre, The Josie Hotel, Rossland, British ColumbiaSpa Bolton, Bolton-Est, QuebecSpa Grande Nature, Cedar Meadows Resort & Spa, Timmins, OntarioThe Spa at Four Seasons Whistler Resort, British ColumbiaThe Spa at Langdon Hall, Cambridge, OntarioThe St. Regis Toronto Spa, OntarioMillcroft Spa, The Millcroft Inn & Spa, Alton, OntarioPacific Mist Spa, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort, Royston, British ColumbiaKananaskis Nordic Spa, Mountains, Spas of America

Kananaskis Nordic Spa, Kananaskis Village, AlbertaSpa myBlend, The Ritz-Carlton Toronto, OntarioLe Nordique Spa Stoneham, Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, QuebecSecret Garden Spa, Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara-on-the-Lake, OntarioThe Spa at Manoir du lac William, Saint-Ferdinand, QuebecThe Hydrothermal Spa at Oceanstone Resort, Indian Harbour, Nova ScotiaThe Spa at The Old Mill, Etobicoke, OntarioRosewood Spa, Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland, St. John’s, NewfoundlandScandinave Spa Whistler, British ColumbiaSpa Nordic Station, Quebec City, QuebecChristienne Fallsview Spa, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Spas of America

Christienne Fallsview Spa, Sheraton Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, OntarioBanff Upper Hot Springs, AlbertaOne Wellness Spa, Solara Resort, Canmore, AlbertaElmwood Spa, Toronto, OntarioSpa du Manoir Saint-Sauveur, QuebecFairmont Spa Jasper Park Lodge, AlbertaSense, A Rosewood Spa, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaAncient Cedars Spa at Wickaninnish Inn, Tofino, British ColumbiaFairmont Spa at Fairmont Banff Springs, AlbertaWillow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, British ColumbiaWillow Stream Spa, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Spas of America

Source: Based on Google Analytics data from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Rankings are established by assessing the volume of unique page views generated by spa and wellness travel enthusiasts visiting Spas of America annually. To be considered, spas must uphold a Google Reviews rating of 4.0 or higher. The Top 50 Canada Spas of 2023 represents the top 10% of spa listings featured on www.spasofamerica.com.

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In the realm of spa and wellness travel, 2023 marked a noticeable resurgence across North America. Spas of America, a platform dedicated to this niche, has revealed its highly anticipated Top 100 Spas of 2023, shedding light on the preferred escapes for those seeking ultimate relaxation and well-being.
Craig Oliver, president of Spas of America, observed a revival within the spa industry. “Consumers are rediscovering and revisiting beloved wellness havens, exploring new and enticing resorts and hotels, and discovering experiences deeply rooted in fitness, fresh air, and a connection with nature,” he says. The crown jewel of 2023’s spa sanctuaries is The Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs, California.
The Spa at Séc-he, is an oasis inspired by the ancient healing waters of the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring. Nestled within an expansive wellness space, this sanctuary offers diverse amenities, including gender-specific bathhouses, treatment rooms, a salon, fitness facilities, and captivating outdoor mineral pools.
“This is an amazing accolade for the entire team at Séc-he,” says ​​Saverio (Sal) R. Scheri III, Chief Operating Officer, Agua Caliente Casinos. “From conception through design and now daily operations, the team at Séc-he is focused on creating inimitable experiences for our guests that will stay with them long after their visit.  Curating so many unique treatments and immersions that combine to create life-changing practices is the passion of everyone at Séc-he, and this recognition further confirms their dedication.”
“It is an utmost honor for The Spa at Séc-he to be named #No.1 Spa in 2023,” says Daniel Spencer, director of spas, The Spa at Séc-he and Sunstone Spa. “Thank you to Spas of America for this recognition. Creating a one-of-a-kind wellness destination rooted in the sacred healing waters and hot springs of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and offering innovative and traditional spa therapies has been a dream come true for my team and me.”ADVERTISEMENTThe Top 100 Spas of 2023 list includes 82 spas from the United States, 14 from Canada, and four from Mexico.
Spas of America’s annual Top 100 Spas award provides insight into the most popular spas of the year based on unique page views and consumer choices on www.spasofamerica.com. New for 2023, all spas must also uphold a Google Review rating of 4.0 or higher to be considered for inclusion.
Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2023
The Spa at Séc-he, Palm Springs, CaliforniaRed Mountain Resort, Ivins, UtahSunstone Spa at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaSkaná, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New YorkSpa at The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, North CarolinaGrotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, Parksville, British ColumbiaThe Spa at Beau Rivage, Biloxi, MississippiScandinave Spa Blue Mountain, The Blue Mountains, Ontario
Spa by JW, JW Marriott Charlotte, North CarolinaElements Spa at Minerals Hotel, Crystal Springs Golf Resort, Vernon Township, New JerseyElora Mill Hotel & Spa, Elora, OntarioReflections Spa at Grand Cascades Lodge, Hamburg, New JerseyFeathers Spa at the Peabody Hotel, Memphis, TennesseeImmerse Spa, MGM Grand Detroit, MichiganSpa by JW, JW Marriott Water Street Tampa, FloridaSTRATA Integrated Wellness and Spa, Garden of The Gods Resort & Club, Colorado Springs, ColoradoVetta Nordic Spa, Oro-Medonte, OntarioBamford Wellness Spa, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Princeville, HawaiiThe Spa at The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, VirginiaGlen Ivy Hot Springs, Temescal Valley, CaliforniaSpa Otomi, The Westin Los Cabos Resort & Spa, Baja California-SurG Spa & Salon Foxwoods, Mashantucket, ConnecticutSpa Walden, Walden Inn & Spa, Aurora, Ohio
Verandah Fitness Club & V-Spa, The Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TexasSt. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, OntarioThe Spa at White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, OntarioThe Spa at Sun Valley Resort, IdahoThe St. Regis Deer Valley Spa, UtahAarna Spa, Pasea Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, CaliforniaMysa Nordic Spa & Resort, Saint Peters Bay, Prince Edward IslandBamford Wellness Spa, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New YorkThe Spa at Thompson Zihuatanejo, Guerrero The Spa at Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New YorkRemède Spa, The St. Regis Mexico City, Ciudad de MéxicoThe Spa at Wine & Roses, Lodi, CaliforniaCrystal Spa, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan
The Spa at Sweetgrass, Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms, South CarolinaCiel Spa at the SLS Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CaliforniaRelâche Spa, Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, TennesseeThe Society Hotel Bingen, Spa & Bathhouse, Cook, WashingtonThe Norwich Spa at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, ConnecticutLantana Spa, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, TexasThe Spa at The Peaks, Telluride, ColoradoThe Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, PennsylvaniaThe Lodge at Woodloch, Spas of America
The Pearle Hotel & Spa, Burlington, OntarioThistle, an Auberge Spa, Wildflower Farms, Gardiner, New YorkMiraj Hammam Spa, Shangri-La Toronto, OntarioThermea Spa Village Whitby, OntarioSoul Spa, The Westin Jackson, MississippiCIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, Carefree, ArizonaSpa at the Shoals, Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence, AlabamaThe Spa at The Westin Rancho Mirage, CaliforniaThe Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.Boathouse Spa and Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, British ColumbiaGervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa, Canton, OhioSpa at Ross Bridge, Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa, AlabamaThe Spa at The Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, Asbury Park, New JerseySpa Toccare at the Borgata, Atlantic City, New JerseySpa Terra at The Meritage Resort, Napa, California
Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa, Miami, FloridaBreve Spa, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Boston, MassachusettsCarillon Miami Wellness Resort, Miami Beach, FloridaHashani Spa, JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa, ArizonaNemacolin, Farmington, PennsylvaniaThe Spa at Ballantyne, Charlotte, North CarolinaGolden Door, San Marcos, CaliforniaSpaTerre, Teton Mountain Lodge, Teton Village, WyomingSole’renity Spa at The Artesian Hotel, Sulphur, OklahomaThe Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City, Ciudad de MéxicoSpa Pechanga, Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, CaliforniaCouples Massage, Spa Pechanga, Spas of America
The Ridge at Horizons – A Wellness Retreat, Harrisonburg, VirginiaManitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, SaskatchewanThe Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley, East Palo Alto, CaliforniaThe Greenbrier Spa, White Sulphur Springs, West VirginiaBamford Wellness Spa, 1 Hotel San Francisco, CaliforniaSpa Shiki at the Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, MissouriSerrano Spa, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, Highland, CaliforniaBALNEA, spa + réserve thermale, Bromont, QuebecThe Spa at Encore Boston Harbor, Everett, MassachusettsThe Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, UtahThe Spa at Vanderbilt Grace, Newport, Rhode IslandMokara Spa, Omni PGA Frisco Resort, TexasThe Spa at Harrah’s Resort Southern CaliforniaSpa Viata, Hotel Viata Austin, TexasConrad Spa Indianapolis, IndianaTurtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mt. Ida, Arkansas
The Spa at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach, FloridaOhtli Spa, Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, JaliscoRAKxa Wellness Spa, The St. Regis Aspen Resort, ColoradoCiel Spa at SLS Brickell, Miami, FloridaYarrow, an Auberge Spa at Hotel Jerome, Aspen, ColoradoExhale Spa & Bathhouse, Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, New JerseyAcquaPietra, Streamsong Resort, Bowling Green, FloridaHyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, CaliforniaSpa at Grand National, Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National, Opelika, AlabamaSalamander Spa, Washington D.C.Spa Montage Big Sky, MontanaOpal Spa, The Sagamore Resort & Spa, Bolton Landing, New YorkThe Ritz-Carlton Spa, Bachelor Gulch, Avon, ColoradoThermëa by Nordik Spa-Nature, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Source: Based on Google Analytics data from January 1 to December 31, 2023. Rankings are established by assessing the volume of unique page views generated by spa and wellness travel enthusiasts visiting Spas of America annually. To be considered, spas must uphold a Google Reviews rating of 4.0 or higher. The Top 100 Spas of 2023 represents the top 10% of all spa listings featured on www.spasofamerica.com, and the top 1% of all North American spas.

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