Relax a la Quebec.
Author/s: Emily M. Inglesi
Spa resorts offer clients a soothing way to get rid of the winter blues
While the province of Quebec is a renowned winter destination, offering a cornucopia of outdoor activities from skiing to ice fishing to dogsledding, some clients who visit Quebec would simply rather wait until the snow melts. However, just as this province boasts world-class outdoor fun, it is dotted with world-class spa resorts. Whether it is a rustic, country-style inn in the Laurentians or a hip city spa resort in Montreal, Quebec is home to a selection of spa resorts that can fit any client's destination or relaxation wishes.
Choosing the right type of spa for your client will ensure a more pleasurable vacation. When booking a spa resort vacation, factors to consider are location (city or seaside), the resort's specialty (physical or mind-and-body) and nearby attractions, such as ski resorts or theater. In Quebec there are 19 spa resorts that are certified members of the Spa Association Relais Sante (Web site [pages.infinit.net/relais]), which guarantees high standards of therapists, food and lodgings for visitors. These spa getaways are ideal for a week of relaxation and rejuvenation, or for a short escape from a Quebec City or Montreal vacation. Following is a sampling.
Atmosphere Sante-Detente: Located in the hub of Montreal at the Hotel Delta Montreal, this property offers bodywork, massage therapy and aromatherapy, all within steps of the cultural and recreational activities of Montreal. Packages at the 453-room property start at $133 per person double and include one night's accommodations in a luxury room, breakfast, and three and a half hours of services and treatments. Individual spa packages cost $51 for two hours and $155 for six hours. Other services offered include hydrotherapy, esthetic care, treatments, and complimentary aroma steams and pressotherapy. For more information, call 888-999-6539, fax 514-284-4342 or visit the Web site [www.effi-corp.com].
Auberge Le Flores: This 24-room country inn is located less than two hours from Montreal and Quebec City. The property's offerings include hydrotherapy, relaxation, massage therapy, esthetic care and an array of treatments. Sports and leisure is also a specialty. Mauricie National Park is nearby, as are opportunities for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and dog-sledding. Packages start at $110 per person double and include one night's lodging, three meals, a massage, seaweed wrap, pressotherapy, a therapeutic bath and a health snack. Call 800-538-9340, fax 819-538-01884, e-mail [auberge_flores@concepta.com] or visit [www.sipnet.com/auberge/flores].
Centre de Sante d' Eastman: This 40-room resort sits on 300 acres, about one hour's drive east of Montreal in the heart of Quebec's Eastern Townships. Meals consist of fine health cuisine. The spa's specialties include bodywork and a program of integrated events, such as workshops, guided walks and evening activities. Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, watsu (massage in a heated pool) and various treatments are also available. Guests can go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing onsite, and go downhill skiing nearby. Packages start at $110 per person double and include one night's accommodations, three meals, a massage, guided walks and one group program. Call 800-665-5272, fax 450-297-3370, e-mail [courrier@spa-eastman.com] or visit (www.spa-eastman.com].
Centre de Sante Godefroy: Located on the St. Lawrence River only 10 minutes
from downtown Trois-Rivieres, this 69-room inn and health spa specializes
in bodywork, massage therapy, kinesitherapy, orthotherapy and physiotherapy.
Hydrotherapy, esthetic care and body treatments are also available. On property
grounds during the winter, guests can use the pools, exercise room and whirlpool.
Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and hiking are available for outdoor enthusiasts.
Packages start at $112 per person double and include one night's accommodations,
three meals, services, massage, pressotherapy, a health snack and relaxation.
For more information, call 800-361-1620, fax 819-233-4973 or visit the Web
site [www.aubergegodefroy.com].
Chateau Les Beaulne: Situated on 600 acres, this lakeside resort can be reached from Montreal in two hours. The 15-room inn features bodywork and fangotherapy (mud treatment) and serves French, regional and vegetarian cuisine. Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care, treatments, and complimentary steam room and aromatherapy are also available. Guests can cross-country ski, bike and snowshoe on the grounds, and visit the theater nearby. Packages start at $131 per person double and include one night's accommodations, three meals, balneotherapy (treatments involving a tub) with essential oil, body exfoliation and body hydration. Call 888-428-2244, fax 819-428-2564, email [chateau@orbit.qc.ca] or visit the Web site [www.chateaubeaulne.com].
Clinique Algotherapie: Located on a private lake in the setting of the Manoir des Sables resort, one hour from Montreal in the Eastern Townships, this property features bodywork, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and an extensive selection of treatments. Guests can snowmobile and downhill ski nearby, and cross-country ski, sled and snowshoe on the property. Packages start at $125 per person double and include one night's accommodations, two meals and treatments. For more information or to make a reservation, call 819-847-3838 or visit the property's Web site [www.hotel.manoirdessables.com].
Le Baluchon: Surrounded by the Riviere-du-Loup Islands, about one and half hours from Montreal and Quebec City, this 60-room inn features a variety of cuisine and bodywork specialties. In addition, guests can receive hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and treatments. Guests can ski nearby. Onsite there are pools, a year-round boardwalk, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and a microbrewery. A package from $120 per person double includes one night's accommodations, three meals, massage and pressotherapy. For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-789-5968, fax 819-268-5234 or visit the Web site [www.baluchon.com].
Le Relais des Monts: Less than one hour from Montreal in the town of Saint-Sauveur, this resort features bodywork, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and various treatments. The cuisine is vegetarian, with a white-meat option. Nearby, guests can hike, cross-country ski, downhill ski, snowshoe and snowmobile. Packages starting at $100 per person double include one night at the 15-room inn, three meals, treatments and massage. For more information about packages at this property, call 800-851-7289, fax 450-227-5181, e-mail [relasidesmonts@securenet.net] or visit the Web site [www.fa-laurentudes.com/relais-des-monts].
L'Escale Sante Auberge Gouverneur: Boasting luxury guest rooms and suites,
as well as healthy and regional cuisine from the surrounding Mauricie Region,
this 106-room resort is approximately 15 minutes from Trois Rivieres. This
resort specializes in paraffin baths and waterfall massage. Other services
include hydrotherapy and esthetic care, and complimentary aromatherapy, phytotherapy,
kinesitherapy and pressotherapy. Nearby, guests can visit waterfalls, the
Promenade Saint-Maurice and Mauricie National Park. The property's "Romance"
package starts at $78 per person double and includes one night's accommodations,
dinner, sparking wine, two bathrobes, breakfast and two hours of treatment.
For more information, call 888-922-1100 or fax 819-537-6365.
Manoir Richelieu: Located in the quiet village of Charlevoix along the St. Lawrence River, this legendary hotel is a two-hour drive from Quebec City and home to the Relaxarium Manoir Richelieu spa. The 390-room property specializes in bodywork, as well as hydrotherapy, massage therapy and body treatments. Private relaxation rooms, a steam bath, aquamassage, dry sauna and flotation tanks are at the disposal of guests free of charge. This full-service resort features pools, a casino, exercise rooms, tennis, nature watching, a theater, cross-country skiing and conference rooms. Downhill skiing and whale-watching excursions (through the fall) are a short ride away. The "Relaxation" package, starting at $86 per person, includes a massage or seaweed wrap; aquamassage, vibro sauna or pressotherapy; private relaxation rooms; balneotherapy; solar relaxation; and a health snack. Accommodation rates start at $80 double. Call 800-699-RELAX, fax 418-665-7299 or visit the Web site [www.quebecweb.com/manoirrichelieu/relaxaa n.htm].
Relais-Detente: This property is housed in the Sherbrooke Delta Hotel Relais-Dentente in the limits of downtown Montreal. The hotel has 178 rooms and suites, and features regional cuisine. The resort's specialties are massage therapy and bodywork, and additional services include hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and treatments. Onsite, guests can use the pool, sauna, exercise room and whirlpool. Nearby, there are walking trails, theater, shopping and museums. Spa packages start at $107 per person double and include one night's accommodations, two meals and three and a half hours of treatments. For more information on this property, call 877-569-9097 or fax 819-823-0964.
Relaxarium Chateau Bonne Entente: This 170-room property is located in a secluded park setting, only a five-minute ride from downtown Quebec City. The spa is currently undergoing renovations and will triple in size by December. Although its specialty is bodywork, it also features hydrotherapy, massage therapy, facial care and other treatments. Complimentary services include steam baths, alcoves and aquamassage. Onsite there is an outdoor pool, exercise room, gardens, tennis and conference rooms, and horseback riding and skiing are available nearby. The "On Your Feet" package costs $95 per person and includes massage, foot massage and plessotherapy. The "Rejuvenating" package includes a massage, seaweed body wrap and pressotherapy for $100. Nightly room rates start at $80 double. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 800-463-4390, fax 418-653-3098 or visit the property's Web site [www.chateaubonnenetente.com].
Relaxarium Le Georgeville: Located near Quebec City in Chaudiere-Appalaches,
this 98-room hotel's Relaxarium specializes in bodywork. Other treatments
include hydrotherapy, massage therapy and esthetic care. Onsite, guests can
enjoy the Aquatik Club, cycling, gardens and tennis, as well as French and
diet cuisine served in the restaurant Skiing, snowmobiling and cross-country
skiing are available nearby. The "Relaxation" package includes massage
treatments and a health snack, and starts at $70 per person. One night's accommodations
with breakfast starts at $53 double on weekdays and $60 on weekends. For more
information or to make a reservation, call 800-463-3003 or fax 418-228-4140.
Spa-sur-le-Lac: At Hotel Club Tremblant, on the shores of Lake Tremblant,
guests can stay in one- and two-bedroom condominiums, and take advantage of
the specialties of rest, relaxation and entertainment. Features of the Spa-sur-le-Lac
include hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care, treatments and several
complimentary services, such as self-tanning and a hairdresser. There is an
indoor sports center on the property equipped with a pool, sauna, marina,
tennis, walking trails, a mini-gym and a whirlpool. Nearby, the tourist village
of Tremblant provides skiing and snowmobiling, as well as shopping. Starting
at $135 per person double, rates include one night's accommodations, breakfast,
dinner, an essential-oil bath and one-hour massage. Call 800-567-8341, fax
819-425-5617 or visit the Web site [clubtremblant.com].
Relax a la Quebec.
Author/s: Emily M. Inglesi
Spa resorts offer clients a soothing way to get rid of the winter blues
While the province of Quebec is a renowned winter destination, offering a cornucopia of outdoor activities from skiing to ice fishing to dogsledding, some clients who visit Quebec would simply rather wait until the snow melts. However, just as this province boasts world-class outdoor fun, it is dotted with world-class spa resorts. Whether it is a rustic, country-style inn in the Laurentians or a hip city spa resort in Montreal, Quebec is home to a selection of spa resorts that can fit any client's destination or relaxation wishes.
Choosing the right type of spa for your client will ensure a more pleasurable vacation. When booking a spa resort vacation, factors to consider are location (city or seaside), the resort's specialty (physical or mind-and-body) and nearby attractions, such as ski resorts or theater. In Quebec there are 19 spa resorts that are certified members of the Spa Association Relais Sante (Web site [pages.infinit.net/relais]), which guarantees high standards of therapists, food and lodgings for visitors. These spa getaways are ideal for a week of relaxation and rejuvenation, or for a short escape from a Quebec City or Montreal vacation. Following is a sampling.
Atmosphere Sante-Detente: Located in the hub of Montreal at the Hotel Delta Montreal, this property offers bodywork, massage therapy and aromatherapy, all within steps of the cultural and recreational activities of Montreal. Packages at the 453-room property start at $133 per person double and include one night's accommodations in a luxury room, breakfast, and three and a half hours of services and treatments. Individual spa packages cost $51 for two hours and $155 for six hours. Other services offered include hydrotherapy, esthetic care, treatments, and complimentary aroma steams and pressotherapy. For more information, call 888-999-6539, fax 514-284-4342 or visit the Web site [www.effi-corp.com].
Auberge Le Flores: This 24-room country inn is located less than two hours from Montreal and Quebec City. The property's offerings include hydrotherapy, relaxation, massage therapy, esthetic care and an array of treatments. Sports and leisure is also a specialty. Mauricie National Park is nearby, as are opportunities for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and dog-sledding. Packages start at $110 per person double and include one night's lodging, three meals, a massage, seaweed wrap, pressotherapy, a therapeutic bath and a health snack. Call 800-538-9340, fax 819-538-01884, e-mail [auberge_flores@concepta.com] or visit [www.sipnet.com/auberge/flores].
Centre de Sante d' Eastman: This 40-room resort sits on 300 acres, about one hour's drive east of Montreal in the heart of Quebec's Eastern Townships. Meals consist of fine health cuisine. The spa's specialties include bodywork and a program of integrated events, such as workshops, guided walks and evening activities. Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, watsu (massage in a heated pool) and various treatments are also available. Guests can go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing onsite, and go downhill skiing nearby. Packages start at $110 per person double and include one night's accommodations, three meals, a massage, guided walks and one group program. Call 800-665-5272, fax 450-297-3370, e-mail [courrier@spa-eastman.com] or visit (www.spa-eastman.com].
Centre de Sante Godefroy: Located on the St. Lawrence River only 10 minutes
from downtown Trois-Rivieres, this 69-room inn and health spa specializes
in bodywork, massage therapy, kinesitherapy, orthotherapy and physiotherapy.
Hydrotherapy, esthetic care and body treatments are also available. On property
grounds during the winter, guests can use the pools, exercise room and whirlpool.
Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and hiking are available for outdoor enthusiasts.
Packages start at $112 per person double and include one night's accommodations,
three meals, services, massage, pressotherapy, a health snack and relaxation.
For more information, call 800-361-1620, fax 819-233-4973 or visit the Web
site [www.aubergegodefroy.com].
Chateau Les Beaulne: Situated on 600 acres, this lakeside resort can be reached from Montreal in two hours. The 15-room inn features bodywork and fangotherapy (mud treatment) and serves French, regional and vegetarian cuisine. Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care, treatments, and complimentary steam room and aromatherapy are also available. Guests can cross-country ski, bike and snowshoe on the grounds, and visit the theater nearby. Packages start at $131 per person double and include one night's accommodations, three meals, balneotherapy (treatments involving a tub) with essential oil, body exfoliation and body hydration. Call 888-428-2244, fax 819-428-2564, email [chateau@orbit.qc.ca] or visit the Web site [www.chateaubeaulne.com].
Clinique Algotherapie: Located on a private lake in the setting of the Manoir des Sables resort, one hour from Montreal in the Eastern Townships, this property features bodywork, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and an extensive selection of treatments. Guests can snowmobile and downhill ski nearby, and cross-country ski, sled and snowshoe on the property. Packages start at $125 per person double and include one night's accommodations, two meals and treatments. For more information or to make a reservation, call 819-847-3838 or visit the property's Web site [www.hotel.manoirdessables.com].
Le Baluchon: Surrounded by the Riviere-du-Loup Islands, about one and half hours from Montreal and Quebec City, this 60-room inn features a variety of cuisine and bodywork specialties. In addition, guests can receive hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and treatments. Guests can ski nearby. Onsite there are pools, a year-round boardwalk, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and a microbrewery. A package from $120 per person double includes one night's accommodations, three meals, massage and pressotherapy. For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-789-5968, fax 819-268-5234 or visit the Web site [www.baluchon.com].
Le Relais des Monts: Less than one hour from Montreal in the town of Saint-Sauveur, this resort features bodywork, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and various treatments. The cuisine is vegetarian, with a white-meat option. Nearby, guests can hike, cross-country ski, downhill ski, snowshoe and snowmobile. Packages starting at $100 per person double include one night at the 15-room inn, three meals, treatments and massage. For more information about packages at this property, call 800-851-7289, fax 450-227-5181, e-mail [relasidesmonts@securenet.net] or visit the Web site [www.fa-laurentudes.com/relais-des-monts].
L'Escale Sante Auberge Gouverneur: Boasting luxury guest rooms and suites,
as well as healthy and regional cuisine from the surrounding Mauricie Region,
this 106-room resort is approximately 15 minutes from Trois Rivieres. This
resort specializes in paraffin baths and waterfall massage. Other services
include hydrotherapy and esthetic care, and complimentary aromatherapy, phytotherapy,
kinesitherapy and pressotherapy. Nearby, guests can visit waterfalls, the
Promenade Saint-Maurice and Mauricie National Park. The property's "Romance"
package starts at $78 per person double and includes one night's accommodations,
dinner, sparking wine, two bathrobes, breakfast and two hours of treatment.
For more information, call 888-922-1100 or fax 819-537-6365.
Manoir Richelieu: Located in the quiet village of Charlevoix along the St. Lawrence River, this legendary hotel is a two-hour drive from Quebec City and home to the Relaxarium Manoir Richelieu spa. The 390-room property specializes in bodywork, as well as hydrotherapy, massage therapy and body treatments. Private relaxation rooms, a steam bath, aquamassage, dry sauna and flotation tanks are at the disposal of guests free of charge. This full-service resort features pools, a casino, exercise rooms, tennis, nature watching, a theater, cross-country skiing and conference rooms. Downhill skiing and whale-watching excursions (through the fall) are a short ride away. The "Relaxation" package, starting at $86 per person, includes a massage or seaweed wrap; aquamassage, vibro sauna or pressotherapy; private relaxation rooms; balneotherapy; solar relaxation; and a health snack. Accommodation rates start at $80 double. Call 800-699-RELAX, fax 418-665-7299 or visit the Web site [www.quebecweb.com/manoirrichelieu/relaxaa n.htm].
Relais-Detente: This property is housed in the Sherbrooke Delta Hotel Relais-Dentente in the limits of downtown Montreal. The hotel has 178 rooms and suites, and features regional cuisine. The resort's specialties are massage therapy and bodywork, and additional services include hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and treatments. Onsite, guests can use the pool, sauna, exercise room and whirlpool. Nearby, there are walking trails, theater, shopping and museums. Spa packages start at $107 per person double and include one night's accommodations, two meals and three and a half hours of treatments. For more information on this property, call 877-569-9097 or fax 819-823-0964.
Relaxarium Chateau Bonne Entente: This 170-room property is located in a secluded park setting, only a five-minute ride from downtown Quebec City. The spa is currently undergoing renovations and will triple in size by December. Although its specialty is bodywork, it also features hydrotherapy, massage therapy, facial care and other treatments. Complimentary services include steam baths, alcoves and aquamassage. Onsite there is an outdoor pool, exercise room, gardens, tennis and conference rooms, and horseback riding and skiing are available nearby. The "On Your Feet" package costs $95 per person and includes massage, foot massage and plessotherapy. The "Rejuvenating" package includes a massage, seaweed body wrap and pressotherapy for $100. Nightly room rates start at $80 double. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 800-463-4390, fax 418-653-3098 or visit the property's Web site [www.chateaubonnenetente.com].
Travel Agent
Oct 16, 2000
Relax a la Quebec.
Author/s: Emily M. Inglesi
Spa resorts offer clients a soothing way to get rid of the winter blues
While the province of Quebec is a renowned winter destination, offering a cornucopia of outdoor activities from skiing to ice fishing to dogsledding, some clients who visit Quebec would simply rather wait until the snow melts. However, just as this province boasts world-class outdoor fun, it is dotted with world-class spa resorts. Whether it is a rustic, country-style inn in the Laurentians or a hip city spa resort in Montreal, Quebec is home to a selection of spa resorts that can fit any client's destination or relaxation wishes.
Choosing the right type of spa for your client will ensure a more pleasurable vacation. When booking a spa resort vacation, factors to consider are location (city or seaside), the resort's specialty (physical or mind-and-body) and nearby attractions, such as ski resorts or theater. In Quebec there are 19 spa resorts that are certified members of the Spa Association Relais Sante (Web site [pages.infinit.net/relais]), which guarantees high standards of therapists, food and lodgings for visitors. These spa getaways are ideal for a week of relaxation and rejuvenation, or for a short escape from a Quebec City or Montreal vacation. Following is a sampling.
Atmosphere Sante-Detente: Located in the hub of Montreal at the Hotel Delta Montreal, this property offers bodywork, massage therapy and aromatherapy, all within steps of the cultural and recreational activities of Montreal. Packages at the 453-room property start at $133 per person double and include one night's accommodations in a luxury room, breakfast, and three and a half hours of services and treatments. Individual spa packages cost $51 for two hours and $155 for six hours. Other services offered include hydrotherapy, esthetic care, treatments, and complimentary aroma steams and pressotherapy. For more information, call 888-999-6539, fax 514-284-4342 or visit the Web site [www.effi-corp.com].
Auberge Le Flores: This 24-room country inn is located less than two hours from Montreal and Quebec City. The property's offerings include hydrotherapy, relaxation, massage therapy, esthetic care and an array of treatments. Sports and leisure is also a specialty. Mauricie National Park is nearby, as are opportunities for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and dog-sledding. Packages start at $110 per person double and include one night's lodging, three meals, a massage, seaweed wrap, pressotherapy, a therapeutic bath and a health snack. Call 800-538-9340, fax 819-538-01884, e-mail [auberge_flores@concepta.com] or visit [www.sipnet.com/auberge/flores].
Centre de Sante d' Eastman: This 40-room resort sits on 300 acres, about one hour's drive east of Montreal in the heart of Quebec's Eastern Townships. Meals consist of fine health cuisine. The spa's specialties include bodywork and a program of integrated events, such as workshops, guided walks and evening activities. Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, watsu (massage in a heated pool) and various treatments are also available. Guests can go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing onsite, and go downhill skiing nearby. Packages start at $110 per person double and include one night's accommodations, three meals, a massage, guided walks and one group program. Call 800-665-5272, fax 450-297-3370, e-mail [courrier@spa-eastman.com] or visit (www.spa-eastman.com].
Centre de Sante Godefroy: Located on the St. Lawrence River only 10 minutes
from downtown Trois-Rivieres, this 69-room inn and health spa specializes
in bodywork, massage therapy, kinesitherapy, orthotherapy and physiotherapy.
Hydrotherapy, esthetic care and body treatments are also available. On property
grounds during the winter, guests can use the pools, exercise room and whirlpool.
Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and hiking are available for outdoor enthusiasts.
Packages start at $112 per person double and include one night's accommodations,
three meals, services, massage, pressotherapy, a health snack and relaxation.
For more information, call 800-361-1620, fax 819-233-4973 or visit the Web
site [www.aubergegodefroy.com].
Chateau Les Beaulne: Situated on 600 acres, this lakeside resort can be reached from Montreal in two hours. The 15-room inn features bodywork and fangotherapy (mud treatment) and serves French, regional and vegetarian cuisine. Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care, treatments, and complimentary steam room and aromatherapy are also available. Guests can cross-country ski, bike and snowshoe on the grounds, and visit the theater nearby. Packages start at $131 per person double and include one night's accommodations, three meals, balneotherapy (treatments involving a tub) with essential oil, body exfoliation and body hydration. Call 888-428-2244, fax 819-428-2564, email [chateau@orbit.qc.ca] or visit the Web site [www.chateaubeaulne.com].
Clinique Algotherapie: Located on a private lake in the setting of the Manoir des Sables resort, one hour from Montreal in the Eastern Townships, this property features bodywork, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and an extensive selection of treatments. Guests can snowmobile and downhill ski nearby, and cross-country ski, sled and snowshoe on the property. Packages start at $125 per person double and include one night's accommodations, two meals and treatments. For more information or to make a reservation, call 819-847-3838 or visit the property's Web site [www.hotel.manoirdessables.com].
Le Baluchon: Surrounded by the Riviere-du-Loup Islands, about one and half hours from Montreal and Quebec City, this 60-room inn features a variety of cuisine and bodywork specialties. In addition, guests can receive hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and treatments. Guests can ski nearby. Onsite there are pools, a year-round boardwalk, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and a microbrewery. A package from $120 per person double includes one night's accommodations, three meals, massage and pressotherapy. For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-789-5968, fax 819-268-5234 or visit the Web site [www.baluchon.com].
Le Relais des Monts: Less than one hour from Montreal in the town of Saint-Sauveur, this resort features bodywork, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and various treatments. The cuisine is vegetarian, with a white-meat option. Nearby, guests can hike, cross-country ski, downhill ski, snowshoe and snowmobile. Packages starting at $100 per person double include one night at the 15-room inn, three meals, treatments and massage. For more information about packages at this property, call 800-851-7289, fax 450-227-5181, e-mail [relasidesmonts@securenet.net] or visit the Web site [www.fa-laurentudes.com/relais-des-monts].
L'Escale Sante Auberge Gouverneur: Boasting luxury guest rooms and suites,
as well as healthy and regional cuisine from the surrounding Mauricie Region,
this 106-room resort is approximately 15 minutes from Trois Rivieres. This
resort specializes in paraffin baths and waterfall massage. Other services
include hydrotherapy and esthetic care, and complimentary aromatherapy, phytotherapy,
kinesitherapy and pressotherapy. Nearby, guests can visit waterfalls, the
Promenade Saint-Maurice and Mauricie National Park. The property's "Romance"
package starts at $78 per person double and includes one night's accommodations,
dinner, sparking wine, two bathrobes, breakfast and two hours of treatment.
For more information, call 888-922-1100 or fax 819-537-6365.
Manoir Richelieu: Located in the quiet village of Charlevoix along the St. Lawrence River, this legendary hotel is a two-hour drive from Quebec City and home to the Relaxarium Manoir Richelieu spa. The 390-room property specializes in bodywork, as well as hydrotherapy, massage therapy and body treatments. Private relaxation rooms, a steam bath, aquamassage, dry sauna and flotation tanks are at the disposal of guests free of charge. This full-service resort features pools, a casino, exercise rooms, tennis, nature watching, a theater, cross-country skiing and conference rooms. Downhill skiing and whale-watching excursions (through the fall) are a short ride away. The "Relaxation" package, starting at $86 per person, includes a massage or seaweed wrap; aquamassage, vibro sauna or pressotherapy; private relaxation rooms; balneotherapy; solar relaxation; and a health snack. Accommodation rates start at $80 double. Call 800-699-RELAX, fax 418-665-7299 or visit the Web site [www.quebecweb.com/manoirrichelieu/relaxaa n.htm].
Relais-Detente: This property is housed in the Sherbrooke Delta Hotel Relais-Dentente in the limits of downtown Montreal. The hotel has 178 rooms and suites, and features regional cuisine. The resort's specialties are massage therapy and bodywork, and additional services include hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and treatments. Onsite, guests can use the pool, sauna, exercise room and whirlpool. Nearby, there are walking trails, theater, shopping and museums. Spa packages start at $107 per person double and include one night's accommodations, two meals and three and a half hours of treatments. For more information on this property, call 877-569-9097 or fax 819-823-0964.
Relaxarium Chateau Bonne Entente: This 170-room property is located in a secluded park setting, only a five-minute ride from downtown Quebec City. The spa is currently undergoing renovations and will triple in size by December. Although its specialty is bodywork, it also features hydrotherapy, massage therapy, facial care and other treatments. Complimentary services include steam baths, alcoves and aquamassage. Onsite there is an outdoor pool, exercise room, gardens, tennis and conference rooms, and horseback riding and skiing are available nearby. The "On Your Feet" package costs $95 per person and includes massage, foot massage and plessotherapy. The "Rejuvenating" package includes a massage, seaweed body wrap and pressotherapy for $100. Nightly room rates start at $80 double. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 800-463-4390, fax 418-653-3098 or visit the property's Web site [www.chateaubonnenetente.com].
Relaxarium Le Georgeville: Located near Quebec City in Chaudiere-Appalaches,
this 98-room hotel's Relaxarium specializes in bodywork. Other treatments
include hydrotherapy, massage therapy and esthetic care. Onsite, guests can
enjoy the Aquatik Club, cycling, gardens and tennis, as well as French and
diet cuisine served in the restaurant Skiing, snowmobiling and cross-country
skiing are available nearby. The "Relaxation" package includes massage
treatments and a health snack, and starts at $70 per person. One night's accommodations
with breakfast starts at $53 double on weekdays and $60 on weekends. For more
information or to make a reservation, call 800-463-3003 or fax 418-228-4140.
Spa-sur-le-Lac: At Hotel Club Tremblant, on the shores
of Lake Tremblant, guests can stay in one- and two-bedroom condominiums, and
take advantage of the specialties of rest, relaxation and entertainment. Features
of the Spa-sur-le-Lac include hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care,
treatments and several complimentary services, such as self-tanning and a
hairdresser. There is an indoor sports center on the property equipped with
a pool, sauna, marina, tennis, walking trails, a mini-gym and a whirlpool.
Nearby, the tourist village of Tremblant provides skiing and snowmobiling,
as well as shopping. Starting at $135 per person double, rates include one
night's accommodations, breakfast, dinner, an essential-oil bath and one-hour
massage. Call 800-567-8341, fax 819-425-5617 or visit the Web site [clubtremblant.com].
Relaxarium Le Georgeville: Located near Quebec City in Chaudiere-Appalaches,
this 98-room hotel's Relaxarium specializes in bodywork. Other treatments
include hydrotherapy, massage therapy and esthetic care. Onsite, guests can
enjoy the Aquatik Club, cycling, gardens and tennis, as well as French and
diet cuisine served in the restaurant Skiing, snowmobiling and cross-country
skiing are available nearby. The "Relaxation" package includes massage
treatments and a health snack, and starts at $70 per person. One night's accommodations
with breakfast starts at $53 double on weekdays and $60 on weekends. For more
information or to make a reservation, call 800-463-3003 or fax 418-228-4140.
Spa-sur-le-Lac: At Hotel Club Tremblant, on the shores
of Lake Tremblant, guests can stay in one- and two-bedroom condominiums, and
take advantage of the specialties of rest, relaxation and entertainment. Features
of the Spa-sur-le-Lac include hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care,
treatments and several complimentary services, such as self-tanning and a
hairdresser. There is an indoor sports center on the property equipped with
a pool, sauna, marina, tennis, walking trails, a mini-gym and a whirlpool.
Nearby, the tourist village of Tremblant provides skiing and snowmobiling,
as well as shopping. Starting at $135 per person double, rates include one
night's accommodations, breakfast, dinner, an essential-oil bath and one-hour
massage. Call 800-567-8341, fax 819-425-5617 or visit the Web site [clubtremblant.com].
Relax a la Quebec.
Author/s: Emily M. Inglesi
Spa resorts offer clients a soothing way to get rid of the winter blues
While the province of Quebec is a renowned winter destination, offering a cornucopia of outdoor activities from skiing to ice fishing to dogsledding, some clients who visit Quebec would simply rather wait until the snow melts. However, just as this province boasts world-class outdoor fun, it is dotted with world-class spa resorts. Whether it is a rustic, country-style inn in the Laurentians or a hip city spa resort in Montreal, Quebec is home to a selection of spa resorts that can fit any client's destination or relaxation wishes.
Choosing the right type of spa for your client will ensure a more pleasurable vacation. When booking a spa resort vacation, factors to consider are location (city or seaside), the resort's specialty (physical or mind-and-body) and nearby attractions, such as ski resorts or theater. In Quebec there are 19 spa resorts that are certified members of the Spa Association Relais Sante (Web site [pages.infinit.net/relais]), which guarantees high standards of therapists, food and lodgings for visitors. These spa getaways are ideal for a week of relaxation and rejuvenation, or for a short escape from a Quebec City or Montreal vacation. Following is a sampling.
Atmosphere Sante-Detente: Located in the hub of Montreal at the Hotel Delta Montreal, this property offers bodywork, massage therapy and aromatherapy, all within steps of the cultural and recreational activities of Montreal. Packages at the 453-room property start at $133 per person double and include one night's accommodations in a luxury room, breakfast, and three and a half hours of services and treatments. Individual spa packages cost $51 for two hours and $155 for six hours. Other services offered include hydrotherapy, esthetic care, treatments, and complimentary aroma steams and pressotherapy. For more information, call 888-999-6539, fax 514-284-4342 or visit the Web site [www.effi-corp.com].
Auberge Le Flores: This 24-room country inn is located less than two hours from Montreal and Quebec City. The property's offerings include hydrotherapy, relaxation, massage therapy, esthetic care and an array of treatments. Sports and leisure is also a specialty. Mauricie National Park is nearby, as are opportunities for alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and dog-sledding. Packages start at $110 per person double and include one night's lodging, three meals, a massage, seaweed wrap, pressotherapy, a therapeutic bath and a health snack. Call 800-538-9340, fax 819-538-01884, e-mail [auberge_flores@concepta.com] or visit [www.sipnet.com/auberge/flores].
Centre de Sante d' Eastman: This 40-room resort sits on 300 acres, about one hour's drive east of Montreal in the heart of Quebec's Eastern Townships. Meals consist of fine health cuisine. The spa's specialties include bodywork and a program of integrated events, such as workshops, guided walks and evening activities. Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, watsu (massage in a heated pool) and various treatments are also available. Guests can go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing onsite, and go downhill skiing nearby. Packages start at $110 per person double and include one night's accommodations, three meals, a massage, guided walks and one group program. Call 800-665-5272, fax 450-297-3370, e-mail [courrier@spa-eastman.com] or visit (www.spa-eastman.com].
Centre de Sante Godefroy: Located on the St. Lawrence River only 10 minutes
from downtown Trois-Rivieres, this 69-room inn and health spa specializes
in bodywork, massage therapy, kinesitherapy, orthotherapy and physiotherapy.
Hydrotherapy, esthetic care and body treatments are also available. On property
grounds during the winter, guests can use the pools, exercise room and whirlpool.
Cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and hiking are available for outdoor enthusiasts.
Packages start at $112 per person double and include one night's accommodations,
three meals, services, massage, pressotherapy, a health snack and relaxation.
For more information, call 800-361-1620, fax 819-233-4973 or visit the Web
site [www.aubergegodefroy.com].
Chateau Les Beaulne: Situated on 600 acres, this lakeside resort can be reached from Montreal in two hours. The 15-room inn features bodywork and fangotherapy (mud treatment) and serves French, regional and vegetarian cuisine. Hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care, treatments, and complimentary steam room and aromatherapy are also available. Guests can cross-country ski, bike and snowshoe on the grounds, and visit the theater nearby. Packages start at $131 per person double and include one night's accommodations, three meals, balneotherapy (treatments involving a tub) with essential oil, body exfoliation and body hydration. Call 888-428-2244, fax 819-428-2564, email [chateau@orbit.qc.ca] or visit the Web site [www.chateaubeaulne.com].
Clinique Algotherapie: Located on a private lake in the setting of the Manoir des Sables resort, one hour from Montreal in the Eastern Townships, this property features bodywork, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and an extensive selection of treatments. Guests can snowmobile and downhill ski nearby, and cross-country ski, sled and snowshoe on the property. Packages start at $125 per person double and include one night's accommodations, two meals and treatments. For more information or to make a reservation, call 819-847-3838 or visit the property's Web site [www.hotel.manoirdessables.com].
Le Baluchon: Surrounded by the Riviere-du-Loup Islands, about one and half hours from Montreal and Quebec City, this 60-room inn features a variety of cuisine and bodywork specialties. In addition, guests can receive hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and treatments. Guests can ski nearby. Onsite there are pools, a year-round boardwalk, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and a microbrewery. A package from $120 per person double includes one night's accommodations, three meals, massage and pressotherapy. For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-789-5968, fax 819-268-5234 or visit the Web site [www.baluchon.com].
Le Relais des Monts: Less than one hour from Montreal in the town of Saint-Sauveur, this resort features bodywork, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and various treatments. The cuisine is vegetarian, with a white-meat option. Nearby, guests can hike, cross-country ski, downhill ski, snowshoe and snowmobile. Packages starting at $100 per person double include one night at the 15-room inn, three meals, treatments and massage. For more information about packages at this property, call 800-851-7289, fax 450-227-5181, e-mail [relasidesmonts@securenet.net] or visit the Web site [www.fa-laurentudes.com/relais-des-monts].
L'Escale Sante Auberge Gouverneur: Boasting luxury guest rooms and suites,
as well as healthy and regional cuisine from the surrounding Mauricie Region,
this 106-room resort is approximately 15 minutes from Trois Rivieres. This
resort specializes in paraffin baths and waterfall massage. Other services
include hydrotherapy and esthetic care, and complimentary aromatherapy, phytotherapy,
kinesitherapy and pressotherapy. Nearby, guests can visit waterfalls, the
Promenade Saint-Maurice and Mauricie National Park. The property's "Romance"
package starts at $78 per person double and includes one night's accommodations,
dinner, sparking wine, two bathrobes, breakfast and two hours of treatment.
For more information, call 888-922-1100 or fax 819-537-6365.
Manoir Richelieu: Located in the quiet village of Charlevoix along the St. Lawrence River, this legendary hotel is a two-hour drive from Quebec City and home to the Relaxarium Manoir Richelieu spa. The 390-room property specializes in bodywork, as well as hydrotherapy, massage therapy and body treatments. Private relaxation rooms, a steam bath, aquamassage, dry sauna and flotation tanks are at the disposal of guests free of charge. This full-service resort features pools, a casino, exercise rooms, tennis, nature watching, a theater, cross-country skiing and conference rooms. Downhill skiing and whale-watching excursions (through the fall) are a short ride away. The "Relaxation" package, starting at $86 per person, includes a massage or seaweed wrap; aquamassage, vibro sauna or pressotherapy; private relaxation rooms; balneotherapy; solar relaxation; and a health snack. Accommodation rates start at $80 double. Call 800-699-RELAX, fax 418-665-7299 or visit the Web site [www.quebecweb.com/manoirrichelieu/relaxaa n.htm].
Relais-Detente: This property is housed in the Sherbrooke Delta Hotel Relais-Dentente in the limits of downtown Montreal. The hotel has 178 rooms and suites, and features regional cuisine. The resort's specialties are massage therapy and bodywork, and additional services include hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care and treatments. Onsite, guests can use the pool, sauna, exercise room and whirlpool. Nearby, there are walking trails, theater, shopping and museums. Spa packages start at $107 per person double and include one night's accommodations, two meals and three and a half hours of treatments. For more information on this property, call 877-569-9097 or fax 819-823-0964.
Relaxarium Chateau Bonne Entente: This 170-room property is located in a secluded park setting, only a five-minute ride from downtown Quebec City. The spa is currently undergoing renovations and will triple in size by December. Although its specialty is bodywork, it also features hydrotherapy, massage therapy, facial care and other treatments. Complimentary services include steam baths, alcoves and aquamassage. Onsite there is an outdoor pool, exercise room, gardens, tennis and conference rooms, and horseback riding and skiing are available nearby. The "On Your Feet" package costs $95 per person and includes massage, foot massage and plessotherapy. The "Rejuvenating" package includes a massage, seaweed body wrap and pressotherapy for $100. Nightly room rates start at $80 double. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 800-463-4390, fax 418-653-3098 or visit the property's Web site [www.chateaubonnenetente.com].
Relaxarium Le Georgeville: Located near Quebec City in Chaudiere-Appalaches,
this 98-room hotel's Relaxarium specializes in bodywork. Other treatments
include hydrotherapy, massage therapy and esthetic care. Onsite, guests can
enjoy the Aquatik Club, cycling, gardens and tennis, as well as French and
diet cuisine served in the restaurant Skiing, snowmobiling and cross-country
skiing are available nearby. The "Relaxation" package includes massage
treatments and a health snack, and starts at $70 per person. One night's accommodations
with breakfast starts at $53 double on weekdays and $60 on weekends. For more
information or to make a reservation, call 800-463-3003 or fax 418-228-4140.
Spa-sur-le-Lac: At Hotel Club Tremblant, on the shores
of Lake Tremblant, guests can stay in one- and two-bedroom condominiums, and
take advantage of the specialties of rest, relaxation and entertainment. Features
of the Spa-sur-le-Lac include hydrotherapy, massage therapy, esthetic care,
treatments and several complimentary services, such as self-tanning and a
hairdresser. There is an indoor sports center on the property equipped with
a pool, sauna, marina, tennis, walking trails, a mini-gym and a whirlpool.
Nearby, the tourist village of Tremblant provides skiing and snowmobiling,
as well as shopping. Starting at $135 per person double, rates include one
night's accommodations, breakfast, dinner, an essential-oil bath and one-hour
massage. Call 800-567-8341, fax 819-425-5617 or visit the Web site [clubtremblant.com].