Great Canadian Spa

One of Canada’s national treasures lies just 90 minutes east of Toronto and has repeatedly won awards and accolades as one of our best and most relaxing destinations. Voted “Favourite Canadian Spa” in 2007 and 2008 in the SpaFinder Reader’s Choice Awards, Ste. Anne’s Spa is a lush country inn and spa property housed in a 19th-century fieldstone manor house situated on 570 acres in picturesque Grafton, Ontario. The spa is pure luxury (it’s one of Canada’s only Aveda destination spas) with 25 treatment rooms and a comprehensive menu of treatments that leaves no centimetre of skin unbuffed. Particular favourites on the menu include a soak in a nutrient-packed blend of Ontario Golden Moor Mud; and the Caribbean Therapy which involves a foot soak, foot rub, body exfoliation, body wrap and massage with a heavenly blend of tropical-smelling delights. Pure heaven! As for accommodations, there are several venues to choose from—rooms on-site and guest houses just steps away from the property. For the most romantic stay, book the gorgeous Frances Hopkins or Maud Watt suites in the main inn. Of course, all the relaxing at Ste. Anne’s can certainly work up your appetite and there is no shortage of gourmet cuisine here thanks to Chef Christopher Ennew and his gourmet spin on heart-healthy spa cuisine. Food is prepared fresh daily using local, seasonal ingredients and the daily afternoon tea is a particular delight. To book your stay at Ste. Anne’s Spa, visit steannes.com.