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Wellness in Ontario

Ontario Wellness & Spa Guide 2026

Ontario's spas and retreats, sorted by what they actually offer — from local bathhouse to destination resort.

Ontario has 6+ spas and wellness retreats covered in this guide, led by Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie, Elmwood Spa and CHI Spa at Shangri-La Toronto. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Ontario is Canada's most populous province, home to the nation's capital Ottawa and its largest city Toronto. The province stretches from the Great Lakes in the south to Hudson Bay in the north, offering world-class urban experiences, stunning natural landscapes, and rich Indigenous and colonial heritage.

Top spas

Curated picks for treatments and day spas.

Spa

Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie

$$$$

Toronto's most acclaimed spa inspired by traditional Moroccan hammam bathhouses. Signature treatments include the Moroccan exfoliation ritual, French Caudalie Vinothérapie treatments, and mineral-rich mud wraps.

Spa

Elmwood Spa

$$$

Toronto's largest independent day spa occupying 34,000 sq ft in a landmark 1914 building. Three floors of treatment rooms, thermal pools, steam rooms, and saunas. A Toronto institution for over 40 years.

Spa

CHI Spa at Shangri-La Toronto

$$$$

Signature Shangri-La spa experience drawing on Asian healing philosophies. Features private couple suites, outdoor terrace hot tub, and CHI Balance treatments with Canadian Indigenous-inspired elements.

Spa

Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Toronto

$$$

Tranquil urban spa in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District with a focus on restorative treatments. Vitality pool, steam room, and signature Canadian botanical body wraps.

Spa

Holtz Spa at Brookstreet Hotel

$$$

Ottawa's finest hotel spa featuring a salt water therapy pool, steam rooms, saunas, and holistic treatments inspired by the Ottawa Valley's natural environment.

Spa

Royals Garden Spa at Prince of Wales Hotel

$$$

Charming heritage spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake's most famous hotel, offering wine-inspired Niagara treatments featuring local ice wine and grape seed extracts.

Wellness retreats

Multi-day immersive experiences.

Retreat

Deerhurst Resort Wellness Retreat

Weekend to week

Premier Muskoka resort offering multi-day wellness packages combining spa treatments, yoga classes, nature hikes, and lake activities. Forest bathing experiences on Peninsula Lake.

Retreat

Muskoka Private Cottage Wellness Escape

3–7 days

Rent a private lakefront cottage for a DIY wellness retreat — morning kayaking, forest walks, sauna, and complete digital detox in Ontario's most beautiful cottage country.

Retreat

Elora Mill Spa and Wellness

Weekend

Luxury wellness destination in a converted 1832 grist mill on the Grand River. Intimate spa, mindful hiking along Elora Gorge, and exceptional farm-to-table dining.

Wellness travel tips

Get the most from your wellness experience.

Tip

Book treatments in advance — popular slots fill up quickly during peak season.

Tip

Hydrate well before and after treatments, especially massages and saunas.

Tip

Communicate any allergies or skin sensitivities before treatments begin.