visitor guides to VANCOUVER

Sep 8, 2011

Vancouver’s relaxed atmosphere spills over into the local bar scene, where hearty meals, inventive drinks, friendly service, and local beer are commonplace. Visit the establishments listed below and you’ll be grabbing a bar stool or patio table at some of the best bars in Vancouver.

The 5 Best Things to Do in Vancouver

Feb 11, 2011

Vancouver is a city filled with natural wonders and cultural charm. You'll find great activities and attractions around every corning, but this list of the top 5 things to do in Vancouver will help you build an outline for your visit to the amazing city.

Spa in Vancouver

Breathe in a little serenity and indulge in some first-class pampering at one of the many spas in Vancouver. Known for its immense beauty, Vancouver is a city that recognizes the value beauty and a calm relaxing atmosphere.

After a full day skiing or sightseeing, end the day at one of the top spas in Vancouver.
Choose from eco-friendly spas, elegant resort spas or quiet spas that make you feel like you are their only guest. You really can't go wrong with so many spa offerings.

Indulge in exotic steam and exfoliation processes, a deep tissue massage or hot stone therapy and reinvigorate your life. You deserve to be pampered and the spas in Vancouver are the perfect setting.

10 Spas in Vancouver

The Spa at the Wedgewood Hotel

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby Street, Vancouver (British Columbia), BC V6Z 1V1

The Spa at the Wedgewood Hotel offers all of the treatments guests are used to finding in a spa, plus a few extras. For example, guests are offered a seaweed body wrap, and a cinnamon Enzyme Facial. Come in and try some unique treatments

http://www.wedgewoodhotel.com/files_2/spa.php

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Absolute Spa

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa 1015 Burrad Street, Vancouver (British Columbia), V6Z 1Y5

Take one step in off of the busy city street, and find yourself in a completely new environment. The Absolute Spa is full of trained professionals that will help you to for get all of the stress in you life.

http://www.absolutespa.com/

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Breathe Spa

Breathe Spa 464 Granville, Vancouver, BC

Melt all of your stress and pain away at one of the best spas in Vancouver. Breathe Spa's goal is to provide the highest quality service, so all of the products, and treatments used are top-of-the-line quality.

http://www.breathespa.net/
Chi: The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel

Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver 1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver (British Columbia), V6E 0A8

Relax at this unique spa that not only offers many different types of treatments, but also gives each guest their own room that has a private fireplace, bath, and shower.

http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/vancouver/shangrila/health/chispa/intro

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Miraj Hammam

Miraj Hammam 1495 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Indulge in the age-old hammam experience brought from Istanbul. It's the first hammam, or Turkish bath house, in Canada. It is the ideal place to cleanse and purify in a time-tested ritual aimed at body and soul. Only twenty visitors are booker per day, so there is an added intimacy that makes one feel like royalty.

www.mirajhammam.com
Skoah

Skoah 1011 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC

Skoah specializes in skin, which they do with their own specialized product line. The well-trained staff has perfected a handful of facials including a "quickie" for $30.

http://www.skoah.com/
Solarice Wellness Spa

Solarice Wellness Spa 2200 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Solarice offers a range of spa or wellness therapies including; massage therapy, bodywork, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, facials, body wraps, yoga, pilates, psychotherapy, nutritional counseling & personal training. There is also a location in Whistler, so you can ease the ski-weary frame.

http://www.solarice.com/
Spa Utopia

Spa Utopis 1001 - 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

The Spa Utopia will delight you head to foot with everything form a haircut to messages. The VIP suite getaway is perfect for couples seeking relaxation and rest in intimacy. They have locations in North Vancouver and near the water in Vancouver proper.

http://www.spautopia.ca/
Spruce Body Lab

Spruce Body Lab 1128 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC

Get down to Yaletown to be pampered at the sleek and stylish Spruce Body Lab. They personalize every treatment. There is a full range of skin and body therapies that will leave you refreshed and rejuvenated.

http://www.sprucebodylab.com/
Willow Stream Spa

Fairmont Pacific Rim 1038 Canada Place Way, Vancouver (British Columbia), V6C 0B9

Visit the Willow Stream Spa, and take advantage of some of the best views Vancouver has to offer. The spa is located on the 5th floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel that over looks Vancouver Harbor.4

http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Property/VPR/GuestServices/WillowSpa/

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