Best Bath Houses in Quebec

"In the Old Port of Montreal, on a docked ferryboat originally named the Arthur Cardin, Bota Bota is a floating spa, garden, and terrasse located right on the water of the St. Lawrence River. Montreal's only boat spa doesn't have a problem with folks dropping by for a drink and a bite without booking any spa services but there's a chance you might get turned away if you only want to drink and eat since spa patrons get priority access to the terrace. On weekends, the boat fills up fairly consistently with folks booking the water circuit or a massage."

"Bota Bota Spa is moored at one of Old Ports Quays, this former ferry, completely remodeled with avant-garde design features, has five bridges. You will find distributed on the lower decks, over 20 treatment rooms, the Bota Chic – a sparkling space designed for the care of hands and feet, a yoga and meditation studio, and a bistro. On the upper decks, you can enjoy the water circuit, the saunas, steam bath, whirlpools, cold water bassins and recreation areas."

"Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau has a past that is rife with twists and turns. I met Natalie Emond, Director of Customer Experience, daughter of Daniel Emond, and sister of Geneviève Emond, General Manager, to discuss this baby they share. The yacht has recovered from a hectic history when it was acquired in 2008."

"Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal has merged age-old thermal heritage with cutting-edge facilities, contemporary design, and natural synergies while keeping the product simple and true. Scandinave Spas are now located in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Blue Mountain, Ontario, Whistler, British Columbia, and Old Montreal, Quebec. Scandinave Spas often place first in spa and design awards."

"While admiring Montreal’s Old Port charm, stop by Scandinave Spa for a relaxing afternoon. Scandinave Spa offers massages and water therapy. The spa is known for their Scandinavian baths."

"The oasis-on-an-island feel here’s complete with its location on Nuns' Island. Secluded from the city core among a grove of trees, this spa focuses on the use of natural surroundings to enhance its focus on thermal experiences, massages and beauty treatments. Plunge into a hydrotherapy ritual of hot and cold waters before getting every ounce of tension in your body massaged out, followed by one of their events like lunar nights, wellness retreats, or their bistro with Scandinavian-inspired cuisine made from local products (plus brunches on Sundays, natch)."

"Located on Nun’s Island, Strom Spa offers its massages, facial and body treatments performed entirely in outdoor tents, even in the winter. Guests enjoy scenic views of Des Battures Lake and the surrounding nature from the comforts of the soothing baths and saunas. Strom also offers a gourmet bistro as well as monthly events that transform the spa into an outside thermal lounge, including cocktails and a DJ."

"À quelques minutes du centre-ville, l’établissement offre une pause mieux-être avec, entre autres, ses bains à remous en plein air, ses bains de vapeur aux huiles essentielles, son espace foyer et son quai installé sur le lac des Battures. Mention d’honneur à la boutique et aux jolies trouvailles qu’on y fait."

"The experience at Spa Escape Santé incorporates a wide array of spa options, from the beauty oriented to the relaxation oriented. Visitors can indulge in Icelandic-style baths, a cleansing waterfall and a series of other water features. The spa also offers massages, facials and more involved procedures like microblading, electrolysis and laser hair removal."

"Spa Escale Santé is situated in a contemporary urban spa setting in the heart of the city. Immerse yourself in the hot and cold saline pools and complete your spa experience with Finnish sauna, steam bath scented with eucalyptus, and the icy waterfall. Relax in the comfortable lounge areas or enjoy a tea snuggled in an armchair in the cinema-lounge."

"Nestled in the North end of the city, Spa l’Entracte Détente offers friendly service, a great selection of massage therapies, and excellent combo packages for very reasonable prices. Treatments include solo/duo Swedish and Lomi-Lomi massages, InfraRed sauna, salt baths, and body wraps for total relaxation."

"Part of the offerings at the Place d'Armes Hotel, this health and wellness spa’s main attraction is a full hammam bath filled with eucalyptus vapors (plus a selection of teas to enjoy after you sweat out those toxins). A total of ten facial and body treatments are also available in conjunction with the bath, from massage packages to exfoliations and facial treatments. If you found yourself at this hotel for a staycation with a date or significant other, grab one of their couples’ packages to clean up after getting down and dirty."

"On the third floor of Hôtel Place d’Armes you’ll find Rainspa, a spectacular, 2,500-square-foot space dedicated to everything from manicures to LED treatments. Unlike many of Montréal’s other spas, which borrow from the Nordic tradition of saunas, spas and overall wellness, Rainspa uses Morocco and Turkey for inspiration. In the sprawling hammam, a Turkish steam room, visitors can benefit from the steam treatment, which promotes the elimination of toxins, improved blood flow and better respiration."

"Located in the chic Place D'Armes Hotel in the Old Port, Rainspa distinguises itself with a complete range of aesthetic and paramedical treatments, while their team of dedicated experts make sure you find true relaxation."

"Rosemont neighborhood spa Ovarium takes the high-tech approach to rest and relaxation with the Pulsar, a treatment that bypasses the time and effort experienced meditators put into reaching a relaxed state. Requiring clients wear stereo headphones and goggles with small LED lights in front of each eye that emit light timed to rhythms created by the headphones, Pulsar's combination of sound and light entrains brainwaves to move from a state of alertness to one of profound relaxation. Ovarium also proposes NeuroSpa, "a zero-gravity reclined and contoured armchair that facilitates complete mental and physical synchronization." Wearing headphones, the client listens to music as "multi-frequency harmonic vibrations" emanate from the armchair."

"Nothing says returning to the comfort of the womb like climbing into an egg-shaped isolation chamber, and that’s what this spa in La Petite-Patrie is all about. Their Epsom salt-filled waters keep you suspended on the surface of the water for a full hour of escape in a private room. Make the most of your visit by preceding or following up your session with their massage services and a hot shower, experiment with some light therapy or their NeuroSpa, a ‘zero-gravity’ chair that uses music with comfortingly hypnotic effects."

"Opened in 1982, Ovarium was the first floatation bath center in Montreal. Now located in the Petite-Patrie area, Ovarium now comprises six therapeutic flotation bath rooms and eleven massage therapy rooms, where guests are meant to combine the two relaxation techniques to achieve ultimate mind and body rejuvenation."

"Don’t miss passing by this spa in Les Cours Mont Royal, located inside the commercial portion of the Underground City. One of those legacy spas that’s been serving Montrealers for years—two decades and counting!. —its specialty lies in the range of rejuvenating beautification services it offers among swanky digs."

"Spa Diva is known as Canada’s largest and most elegant full-service day spa. Not only do we want to pamper you, but they also want you to leave feeling more relaxed and like yourself. Their major priority at Spa Diva is you."

"Located inside the luxurious Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel, this spa embodies the experience of escaping the city without leaving it, given its location in the downtown core. While it caters to business crowds, it’s far from exclusive when considering the bonuses it offers: Two hours of facials, manicures, pedicures, massages and/or body treatments here get you full access to the hotel’s indoor pool, jacuzzi and fitness center. And if you’re looking to gift a man in your life, take note: This place likes to offer male-oriented treatments like basalt stone massages, triple facials and ‘executive’ pedicures."

"Avie Spa is located in historic Old Montreal in the Marriot Springhill Suites with an environment designed for optimum relaxation. Guests can choose from a wide range of services and treatments including hot stone massage, couple’s massage, body exfoliation and wraps, mani/pedi, and soothing hammam."

"Impossible de ne pas s'arrêter lorsqu'on passe devant une succursale de Cocobun... Les pâtisseries nous attirent par leurs effluves (les brioches, autant sucrées que salées, sont délicieuses), mais le bubble tea a aussi tout pour plaire!. Cinq saveurs sont disponibles et les prix sont doux."

"Address: 167 Ave des Pins E Montreal QC H2W 1N9Phone: (514) 823 5865Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Su 11am-6pmWebsite: http://www.sophiesucree.com/en/where-to-find-sophie-sucree/. One of Montreal’s most beloved vegan bakeries, Sophie Sucree, is a cute little shop baking up freshly-baked pies, cupcakes, and breads. Most of their materials are biodegradable and there are many gluten-free options."

"For the vegan with a sweet tooth, Sophie Sucrée mixes up homemade cakes and baked goods with a healthy dose of love. Sophie, the bakery’s namesake, was owner Milene Laoun’s grandmother, who instilled in her a love of baking and a pride in serving up creations that are as artful as they are delicious. They also host weekend brunches and high tea services in their quintessentially-feminine and whimsical cafe."

"Chez Delmo was launched by Mr. Delisle and Mr. Morissette in 1934, just up the street from where it is now. Delmo has undergone several makeovers over the years; the initial 38 bar stools have been reduced to 18 bar stools encircling the granite bar. The original illuminated tulips and the iron sign on the outside were saved and greet all of their visitors."

"Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul is a multicultural Presbyterian congregation. On Notre Dame Street, near the current location of city hall, was founded. In 1843, St. Paul’s Church was built nearby."

"One of the best parks in Montreal, Jarry Parc isn’t one to be missed. A pool, a pond, and sports complexes as well as a large open area for other activities!. Jarry Park is one of the best and most frequented of all the parks in Montreal, this constantly packed park has everything you want."

"Jarry Park is a beautiful urban park located in the east-end of Montreal. It’s a great spot for basketball and soccer and has plenty of coffee outlets and restaurants to keep you quenched and well fed during your stay. It’s also oozing with history."

"La Distillerie no.1Montréal, CanadaGreat little bar with amazing drinks!!. Free jar of gold fish at point of order 😍 #free-wifi #montreal #canada"