Winter wellbeing in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada is a year-round destination with award-winning wellness spas that offer visitors a varied menu of soothing and unique wellbeing experiences.
This winter, Ontario's snow covered vistas are the perfect backdrop for enjoying self-centred pampering. Many of the Province's spas are located within easy reach of Ontario's cities and feature decadent, food-inspired winter treatments, many of which use locally sourced ingredients including minerals, herbs and fruits.
Just over one hour south of Toronto, the Pillar and Post's 100 Fountain Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake is a centre for relaxation and tranquillity. The 100 Fountain Spa was rated North America's Number One Spa in 2010 by leading spa website SpasofAmerica.com. The 13,000 square foot wellness centre has a calming and inviting design and offers an extensive menu of services. The spa's signature vinotherapy treatments, using anti-oxidant rich grape extract and the juice from the region's wineries, are quite popular.
The Millcroft Inn, located one hour west of Toronto, is a relaxing wellness retreat offering the latest innovations in spa treatments. In 2010, the Millcroft Spa made its debut on SpasofAmerica.com ranking 15th on the prestigious list. There is a wide range of traditional treatments on offer and male guests can enjoy the spa's Malt & Barley Scrub & Soak or Pedicure, which incorporates exfoliating organic malt and barley and finishes with a cold glass of locally brewed Hockley Gold Premium Draft.
St. Anne's Country Inn & Spa is Ontario's only destination spa and is a celebrated centre for holistic pampering. Located in Grafton just one hour east of Toronto, the sprawling 230 hectare property is renowned for its idyllic setting and unique seasonal spa menu. Additionally, the spa was recently voted the Favourite Spa in Canada and one of the Top 10 Favourite Spas for its exclusive Golden Moor Mud Bath Treatment by SpaFinder.com. This winter, the spa is offering Hydrating Chocolate Wraps and Warming Chocolate Massages scented with peppermint.
The province of Ontario is located in east-central Canada and is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Manitoba to the west and Quebec to the east, and five U.S. states to the south. With a population of more than 13 million, Ontario is home to one in three Canadians and is one of Canada's largest provinces, covering more than one million square kilometres (415,000 square miles). Toronto, the capital of Ontario, is Canada's largest city. It is also the commercial, industrial and financial centre of Canada. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is also located in Ontario. Ontario is home to 250,000 lakes and contains one-third of the world's fresh water.
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