By Suzan Park

Auberge Beaux Rêves
WHAT Tranquil, outdoorsy concept spa.
WHERE Sainte-Adele, Quebec.
WHY This glorious place features a unique outdoor spa with natural river whirlpools, heated outdoor jacuzzis and stone saunas.
SIZE Six rooms and six suites.
WHAT TO DO Dog sledding, snowmobiling, skiing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, or just relax with a massage.
GO IF You want to connect with nature.
COST From $60 per night.
DETAILS 2310 Boul.de Sainte-Adele, Sainte-Adele, Que., 450-229-9226, www.beauxreves.com.

The Post Hotel & Spa
WHAT Award-winning hotel and spa.
WHERE Lake Louise, Alberta.
WHY This posh hotel and spa combines European luxury with Canadian hospitality in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. It also boasts an impressive wine cellar (over 2,000 choices!)
SIZE 97 rooms, chalets and cabins.
WHAT TO DO Unwind at the Temple Mountain spa with a massage, take a dip in the spacious roman-inspired pool or go golfing, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, whitewater rafting, heli-skiing, dogsledding or skating.
GO IF You’re looking for the ultimate upscale experience.
COST From $300 per night.
DETAILS 200 Pipestone Rd., Lake Louise, Alta., 800-661-1586, www.posthotel.com.

Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa
WHAT Luxurious spa oasis in a country estate setting.
WHERE Cambridge, Ontario.
WHY This restored 1898 country manor boasts 15 years of spa experience. You can indulge in full spa services such as specialty facials and massages in both traditional and new age varieties. Try the Balinese Body Soother, which incorporates Chinese, Indian and European massage techniques.
SIZE 52 guest rooms and suites.
WHAT TO DO The two-hour Body Embrace, which begins with a body scrub, mineral treatment, facial and scalp massage and ends with an oil rubdown. Heavenly.
GO IF You’re in need of serious pampering in a quiet setting.
COST From $460 for one night accommodation, dinner, breakfast and $100 spa credit.
DETAILS 1 Langdon Dr., Cambridge, Ont., 519-624-3203, www.langdonhall.ca.

The Millcroft Inn & Spa
WHAT Medically supervised detox getaway.
WHERE Alton-Caledon, Ontario.
WHY The Millcroft Inn & Spa partnered with naturopath Wendy Davis to create a first-class detox and relaxation retreat – the only one of its kind in Ontario. The Naturopathic Detox Getaway package is intended for people who are fighting stress, allergies, skin disorders and arthritis, and for those who have undergone long-term chemical therapies.
SIZE To ensure the best care and service, the program is limited to four participants per week.
WHAT TO DO The four-day program provides a customized wellness program including physical activities, spa treatments, gourmet detox meals and private naturopathic consultation.
GO IF You want to learn how to live a healthier lifestyle.
COST From $550 for the Naturopathic Detox Getaway package.
DETAILS 55 John St., Alton-Caledon, Ont., 519 941-3903, www.millcroft.com.

Oak Island Resort
WHAT Premier full service resort.
WHERE Western Shore, Nova Scotia.
WHY Enjoy four-star luxury accommodations along the beautiful shores of Mahone Bay.
SIZE 107 rooms and 13 chalets.
WHAT TO DO Watch whales off Tancook Island, kayak, hike or golf. Visit nearby Halifax, Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg. And after all that sightseeing, reward yourself with the Simply Spa-ah! Package ($159), with a massage, facial and a pretty manicure.
GO IF You want more than just a seaside escape.
COST From $99 for accomodation.
DETAILS 36 Treasure Dr., Western Shore, N.S., 800-565-5075, www.oakislandresortandspa.com.

Riverstone Spa at the Inn at the Forks
WHAT A quality spa offering specialty spa packages.
WHERE Winnipeg, Manitoba.
WHY Reasonable prices meet exceptional care at this full-service spa.
SIZE 116 rooms.
WHAT TO DO Make it a romantic retreat – your significant other can enjoy the gentlemen’s packages at the spa. Try the Reiki, or universal life energy massage, to balance energy flow.
GO IF You’re in need of a complete body treatment.
COST From $150 for the Tranquillity spa package, which includes a pedicure and facial.
DETAILS 75 Forks Market Rd., Winnipeg, Manitoba, 877-377-4100, riverstonespa.ca.

On The Pond
WHAT A cozy four-star country inn nestled in the woods, overlooking the Saint John River.
WHERE Mactaquac, New Brunswick.
WHY A serene escape from the bustle of everyday life, only 15 minutes from Fredericton.
SIZE Eight guest rooms.
WHAT TO DO There are plenty of outdoor activities to get you ready for your massage or facial. You can cross-country ski, skate and snowmobile in the winter, and in the warmer months, play a round of golf or cycle on the forest trails.
GO IF You want a peaceful retreat in the heart of New Brunswick.
COST From $250 for a weekend spa package.
DETAILS 20 Route 615, Mactaquac, N.B., 800-984-2555, www.onthepond.com.

Euro-Spa Wellness Resort
WHAT A unique water rejuvenation spa.
WHERE St-Ignace-de-Stanbridge, Quebec.
WHY This luxurious spa resort offers wide-ranging services, such as therapeutic massage, facials, body wraps and neck and decolletage treatments.
SIZE 29 rooms.
WHAT TO DO Treat yourself to a signature lymphatic drainage treatment, to eliminate toxins and reduce stress and (hopefully!) cellulite. Also try the deeply hydrating Facial au Myoxy Caviar treatment for mature skin.
GO IF You need to stress less.
COST $199 for the Basic Spa Package, with access to the spa, three meals and overnight accommodations, (treatments are extra).
DETAILS 455 De L'Eglise, St-Ignace-de-Stanbridge, Que., 800-416-0666, www.euro-spa.com.