The Spa Travellers Diary

The Spa Travellers recently visited Le Scandinave Spa at the Blue Mountain Resort in Collingwood. The spa is an outdoor spa set in a scenic woodland setting. We chose a "Girls Spa Package" special offered by Le Scandinave in conjunction with the resort.

Our Blue Mountain Resort had its own modern and luxurious two level suite (for a group of 4) with full kitchen facilities and B-B-Q outside! The spa was a 10 minute drive down the mountain from our Mosaic hotel. We parked in one of three ample parking lots. From there we walked through a trellis and over a secluded bridge which led to the spa entrance. Our package included access to the spa for the day.

Upon signing in, we received a voucher for a wholesome lunch. The windowed dining area overlooked the outdoor spa pools of which there were thermal and Nordic waterfalls as well as hot baths (at least three) and cold plunges.

As you step downstairs and enter the public pools outside, silence of all guests is encouraged and reminders are posted. This is not a place to whoop it up but a place designed to make you feel as you have left civilization and where true relaxation is encouraged. The outdoor spa also contains a covered eucalyptus steam room, a tiered enclosed sauna and huge picture solarium sitting rooms. The sauna is stoked with seasoned firewood and there are also pyramid fire cages outside which are also attended by staff. You are made to feel as if you just stepped out the door of your very own luxury cottage as many Muskoka chairs are placed generously throughout the outdoor and indoor lounges. After our soak, we made our way to the massage room for a one hour massage which was also included in our package. In total, all of the above worked out to be $160.00 each for the four of us.

We left feeling melted and relaxed by our pampering and were reluctant to get in the car for the drive back to T.O.

The Spa is open to both men and women and could make for a romantic getaway. Bring your own robe and bathing suit. Towels and organic body care products, however, are provided along with your own locker. You can enjoy "taking the waters" at a cost of $44.00 per person any day of the week and is highly recommended after a day of skiing which we were told was the spa's high season.

for more go to http://www.scandinave.com/en/bluemountain/about/spa-and-lodging-packages/

152 Grey Road 21

Toll Free: 1-877-988-8484

Posted and Photo Credit by Tracey