So much more than just a ski destination Whistler has become known for its wide range of spas and health facilities. Whether your weary muscles are begging for a break after a few days on the slopes, or you are escaping the stress of the city, you can while away hours reclining in a manicure lounge, rejuvenating yourself through a wide choice of age-old bodywork techniques.
Many of Whistler's spas are offering post-holiday specials in addition to their regular packages. The Scandinave Spa, located just minutes north from Whistler, combines spectacular natural beauty with the ancient practice of hydrotherapy. Hot and cold baths are designed to energize and relax your body in a luxurious environment of thermal waterfalls, wood-burning saunas and eucalyptus steam baths.
You'll save on your Scandinave massage or bath package if you book at nine am on weekdays or combine your spa experience with accommodation, skiing, and cultural activities on an overnight trip from Vancouver. The Spa offers a new three-and-a half-hour spa and snowshoe tour into the ancient forest of the nearby Callaghan Valley where you'll sample healing teas from native plants and then indulge in a soothing soak in the spa's plunge pools.
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler's Vida Spa treatments are based on the 5000-year-old Ayurveda Indian medicine. The spa is offering a 'buy three get one free' package when you buy three 60-minute sports massages or three 90-minute massages which includes aromatherapy.
Taman Sari Spa is Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa's spot for relaxation. The only fully authentic Javanese Style Spa in North America, it draws from inspiration of a century-old massage tradition among the Javanese Royalties. This massage involves palm and thumb strokes applied with a unique blend of Indonesian essential oil that helps stimulate blood circulation and loosen stiff muscles.
The Avello Spa and Health Club in the Westin Resort is offering a special that includes a 50-minute sports massage or facial or a manicure and pedicure followed by a warming mustard bath.
Ashram Spa in Creekside's Nita Lake Lodge also offers treatments based on Ayurveda. With more than thirty different spa options, a yoga studio and an Innovative Fitness facility, Ashram Spa offers a complete array of health and wellness opportunities.
Even if a spa visit doesn't fit your time or budget, Whistler's Health Clubs have the best in fitness equipment, and offer yoga, pilates, and personal trainers. Neoalpine Yoga specializes in hot yoga but also offers classes in power vinyasa, ashtanga and kundalini.
So, on your next visit take advantage of Whistler's extensive selection of Health and Wellness options including spas, wellness centres, yoga studios, gyms, tennis club, sports centre, climbing wall and the brand new outdoor skating rink located in the Whistler Medals Plaza. You will find yourself renewed and ready to hit the slopes again or refreshed for your return to the city.
