Best Bath Houses in Toronto

"Head over to the Four Seasons to lap in the luxury of their spa and wellness centre. You can enjoy all the basic services like healing massages, body scrubs and masks, manicures and pedicures, hair and makeup styling sessions, and more. Or even ramp things up with a trip to their MedSpa."

"The flagship property of the Toronto-based Four Seasons brand is pure five-star heaven. It maintains a glowing reputation for service and opulence on all fronts, and is a tip-top urban retreat for luxury travellers, special-occasion celebrants and incognito celebrities."

"The Four Seasons brand was started by a Canadian businessman (in 1960!). This Yorkville location has only been open since 2012. 55 stories high and in the heart of the glamorous, there are 259 guest rooms including 42 suites."

"There's no need to be alarmed because the Elmwood Spa is quite the opposite of a nightmare on Elm Street. Instead of a horror film you can’t wake up from, the spa is rather a luxurious, beautiful dream that you don’t want to wake from — you know, the ones that you usually have after watching a McDonald’s or Dairy Queen commercial."

"Modern urban life can be stressful, and every now and then we need to escape the demands of work, family, or social obligations and unwind. Fortunately, you don’t need to go far to get some much needed nurturing and renewal. Visit Elmwood Spa, a peaceful oasis located in a refined historic building in downtown Toronto."

"As what I’d like to think as the ultimate place of rejuvenation, Hammam Spa is a beautiful space where ancient meets modern. Similar to a Turkish bath, they focus on cleansing and detoxifying your body through the usage of their steam room before and after treatment. I visited a few years ago at their King West location and received the most relaxing deep tissue massage by one of their experienced RMTs."

"The first of its kind in Eastern Canada, this incredibly popular 10-year-old spa offers traditional Turkish baths. Lose yourself in the dreamy ritual, which involves relaxing in a steam room filled with both cool and hot air, followed by a bath on a 108 degree marble table. It's said to "resonate deeply with mind, body and spirit."

"Located in the trendy King West area, Hammam Spa is based on the traditional Turkish baths that can be found throughout Europe and the Middle East. Demonstrating a high level of commitment and dedication to its clients, Hammam Spa offers a full service co-ed spa. Services include manicures, pedicures, and various spa treatments."

"Located in Yorkville, that good ole Toronto neighbourhood that’s fun for window shopping but not actual shopping, the Novo Spa is a 5,000 square-foot natural treatment centre that transforms spa bliss into personal bliss; and this personal bliss doesn’t go away in a couple minutes like a good snack does (I know I’ve been talking about food a lot, okay?! I’ve been thinking about German schnitzel ever since I returned from Europe last week. You understand). @jfmarquessembedded via. With services ranging from couple and individual massages to advanced natural and organic facials, the spa offers luxuries that will cure you just by the sound of it — but, you know, actually going there and getting the actual treatment would be nice, too."

"Head over to Novo Spa for state-of-the-art massage therapy, mani/pedis, and loads of other services. This relaxing spot is calling your name!"

"Located in the core of downtown Toronto, Sweetgrass Spa is a women’s only day spa that has been ranked as one of the best spas in the country for four years. They’ve got you covered for manicures, organic treatments, body luxuries, and other services that will make you question the definition and purpose of stress in the first place. @bespoketraveldesignembedded via"

"Although stress is not gender specific, fear of being seen in a bathing suit often is. Sweetgrass takes away any potential spa stress by catering to women alone. The hot tub and sauna area is reminiscent of a lagoon and a great place to relax before or after a service."

"This women-only spa is home to some of the most relaxing treatments in the city. Stop by to enjoy custom facials, luxurious body treatments, mani/pedis, holistic massages, and more. There’s no better way to spend a day than treating yourself to a trip here!"

"I’m going to assume that Spa My Blend is code for something that regular spa-goers may be familiar with, but to me, it just seems like a cool catchphrase that I’ll just pretend to understand (smile and wave boys, just smile and wave). Located in the Ritz-Carlton hotel, that super fancy schmancy building near the TIFF Bell Lightbox on King Street, Spa My Blend offers luxurious treatments for any and every guest who arrives. @mynn.vuembedded via"

"Join us at our Spa my Blend for one our specialized treatments and experience complete relaxation. Spa My Blend is located in the Ritz Carlton in Toronto. It combines the luxury service you expect from The Ritz-Carlton and the incomparable facilities and expertise from My Blend to create an unrivalled, award-winning wellness experience."

"Located inside the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Spa My Blend has it all. They started as the city’s first Champagne Nail Bar, but quickly grew into the expansive wellness centre they are today. You can enjoy 16 private treatment rooms, a variety of water therapies, aromatherapy steam rooms, saunas, and aroma infused vitality pools."

"This women-only facility boasts two Epsom salt pools, a cold plunge pool, a eucalyptus steam room, and an infrared sauna. You can get all the benefits of their water-focused healing without the roadie. Where: 497 King St E"

"If you’re in the market for a distinctively regal-feeling change of scenery, book a stay at the Windsor Arms Hotel. The longtime Yorkville staple was originally built in 1927 and completely rebuilt in 1999, designed with an attention to detail that reflects its storied, royal-worthy past (it’s a longtime go-to for royalty and aristocrats). Appreciated features of this sophisticated spot include a 20,000-bottle wine cellar, a welcoming spa with a Bromine salt pool and salt cave, and a stunning tearoom that houses the hotel’s famous afternoon tea (and offers a good of reason as any to bust out those fancy clothes)."

"The all inclusive brunch is served Sundays from 11 am to 1:30pm in the Courtyard Café adjacent to this historic hotel’s lobby. Pay $65 on any ol’ Sunday, but expect to pay a premium to feast on peak weekends including holidays and Mother’s Day. Address:Phone: 416-971-9666"

"A European-inspired spa, 2 restaurants and free WiFi are all featured the 5-star Windsor Arms Hotel is centrally located in the city of Toronto. The Royal Ontario Museum and Yorkville Avenue shoppi..."

"Elmspa is a hidden gem in the city’s Church and Wellesley district which offers exclusive spa treatments for both men and women. They offer a wide range of different treatments best suited to your preference, such as facials, massages, body treatments, and manicure and pedicure services. They also offer special treatments, such as their LI'TYA healing rituals, and Thai Siam traditional healing massages."

"Tori’s Bake Shop is as cute as a button, and also offers great tasting vegan treats made with organic, unrefined ingredients. The cupcakes are amazing, the cookies a treat, and maybe the birthday kiddo wants some delicious brownies or doughnuts as their treat of choice?. These morsels are desserts we feel good about serving."

"Tori's was Toronto's first vegan café when it opened back in 2012. Now, their home on Queen East is known for gluten-free goodies, too. Organic delights like their fudge dipped, salted dark chocolate donut and decadent Nanaimo bar with a crumbled gingerbread and coconut crust are baked-fresh daily and free of refined sugar."

"They’ve also got tarts, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods available. Everything is made in small batches, with natural and organic ingredients."

"The Vegan Danish Bakery has two locations, one in Thornhill and one in Parkdale. The Parkdale location used to be called the Copenhagen Cafe. I thoroughly adore both locations as it’s the perfect place for a coffee and a sweet treat."

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"A tried and true favourite for brunch in the city, you’ve got to hit up Old School for a taste of what’s good. Savoury, sweet, light or carb-heavy, this spot is serving the goods to the best of the brunch crowd, and it’s well worth waiting for if there’s a line when you arrive. Address: 800 Dundas Street WestPhone:  416-815-8790"

"Old School has some epic comfort food and is also the home of Toronto’s best pancake stack, the Blueberry Hill. This brunch all-day hotspot has fresh classics made from scratch with a modern twist. Expect to dig into delicious BLTs to chicken and waffles, pulled pork sandwiches, French toast, and so much more."

"Inside an early-20th-century lithographer's warehouse, restored in 1994, this 18,500-meter-sq New York–style artist collective hums with the creative vibes of 130 diverse contemporary galleries showcasing works in almost any artistic medium you can think of. Grab a snack and a latte at the ground-floor cafe and enjoy it on the expansive roof garden: a little-known oasis in the summer."

"After 25 years as editor-in-chief of Canadian Art magazine, Rhodes left his post in 2015 and took over an empty space in the city’s reigning gallery district on Dupont. His latest show comes from photographer Katherine Knight, who photographs Maritime model ships and sailboats in all their nautical splendor. 1444 Dupont Street, unit 31, dupontprojects.com."

"It is worth visiting just for the fact that there are not many historical buildings in and around Toronto. Montgomery's Inn once served as a shelter, community hub and restaurant right up until 1850 when one of the original owners, Margaret Montgomery died. Now it is a great place to go with the kids to get a glimpse at a yesteryear when life was not entirely dependent on technology."