Dreamscapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
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DREAMSCAPES FALL 2017 56 W e all need an occasional break to rest, rejuvenate and recover from tension-building rou- tines. Luckily in Canada, a getaway can be done on our terms, not far from home. Attend a day spa for a few hours. If you have more time, book a stay at a resort spa known for vacation-style activities and add a menu for fitness and well-being. Or drive to a des- tination spa and immerse yourself totally in mind-and-body therapies and superfoods. Here are some very attractive prevention ideas available across the country: ATLANTIC CANADA Resort Spa: On the Bay of Fundy in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, check into a guest room at the Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa or opt for one of its cottages with a cosy fireplace and pri- vate veranda. Take in the fresh sea air while beachcombing, hiking along forested trails or golfing on the par 71, 18-hole golf course. Sign up for the resort's daily sensory experiences, which could include its signature "apple treatments" of the Annapolis Valley, a themed massage or a rejuvenation treatment of the face, skin and hair. Later, dine in style on fresh seafood, prime rib or on other talk-of- the-town chef specialties. digbypines.ca Halifax Day Spa: In Halifax, attend to your wellness needs at Spirit Spa, a place that pledges to soothe the body with natural ingredients, extracts and essential oils. All of it works wonders, the regulars say, to recharge energy and help the spirit soar. spiritspa.ca QUÉBEC Destination Spa: Just a couple of hours from Montréal, the Eastern Townships are woven into the panoramic countryside in which Spa TRAVEL SLEUTH >> BY JANE STOKES DS ABOVE: Take in the surrounding beauty at the roof-top pools at the Moose Hotel & Suites in Banff, Alberta. Moose Hotel & Suites OPPOSITE TOP: Relax in the sauna at the award-winning Spa Eastman in the Eastern Townships of Québec. Spa Eastman OPPOSITE MIDDLE: Staff at the Spirit Spa Halifax offer a variety of services that promise to soothe your soul and raise your spirit. Spirit Spa Halifax OPPOSITE BOTTOM: Indulge in a number of therapies available at the Riverside Spa in Calgary, Alberta. Riverside Spa RELAX, REJUVENATE, RECHARGE ACCORDING TO THE GLOBAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE, "DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY ARE SKYROCKETING" AND IT'S PREDICTED THAT BY 2030 THE FORMER WILL OUTRANK OBESITY AS THE WORLD'S NO. 1 HEALTH ISSUE.