Winter Wellness

in South Eastern Ontario for 2023

Sip, savour, sauna & stay your way through South Eastern Ontario with our 2, 3 or 4 day experiences.

Spa, Savour & Chill

Relax in a suite at the prestigious Frontenac Club, indulge in a brand-new Nordic Sauna experience and get pampered at the Glow Spa Retreat. Gourmet breakfast for two and a gift card to the delightful Bank Gastrobar are included for the perfect indulgent holiday. Great for a couple or a friends’ spa getaway.

Sauna & Stay in Prince Edward County

Experience the beauty of winter in Prince Edward County with a luxurious stay at the charmingly rustic Wilfrid Boutique Farmhouse. Enjoy daily brunch feasts, a Scandinavian sauna and plunge pool, nightly outdoor fires to help you disconnect from technology and a relaxing daily afternoon coffee or tea service.

Wellness Getaway with Rail

Leave the car at home and start the relaxation immediately as you head to Kingston by train for a couples’ tranquillity retreat. Stay in a waterfront hotel, indulge in delicious cuisine and feel the stress melt away with a pampering couples package at the beautiful Cher-Mere Spa. Kingston is the perfect winter getaway destination.

Resort & Spa Couples Experience

Shake off the winter blues with a getaway to the heart of the Thousand Islands. Stay overnight in a waterfront resort with access to indoor amenities such as a salt-water pool and dry sauna. Cap off the perfect getaway with a specially designed romance retreat at the luxurious Heavenly Touch Spa, which includes aromatherapy massages, pedicures and an oxygen bar session.

Private Relaxing County Getaway

Disconnect from the world on a sumptuous and completely private wellness retreat in Prince Edward County. Enjoy daily chef-prepared brunch, quiet afternoons spent in the art-filled micro-hotel, unlimited use of the onsite Scandinavian sauna and plunge pool, and nightly outdoor fires for winter night-sky viewing. Leave feeling refreshed, recharged and rejuvenated.

Spa & Dine in the 1000 Islands

Leave the car at home and start the relaxation immediately as you head to Kingston by train for a couples’ tranquillity retreat. Stay in a waterfront hotel, indulge in delicious cuisine and feel the stress melt away with a pampering couples package at the beautiful Cher-Mere Spa. Kingston is ther perfect winter getaway destination with plenty of attractions to explore.

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Canadian Signature Experiences

Winter Experiences Across Canada

Winter in Canada beckons travellers looking to escape the ordinary. Skate on a frozen lake in the Canadian Rockies, see the Auora Borealis dance in the dark skies or enjoy a cozy getaway in the snow-covered boreal forest.

Every year, massive chunks of ancient ice break off from glaciers in Greenland and the Canadian Arctic and make their way down the North Atlantic Coast carried by the Labrador Current. This centuries-old parade is part of the natural cycle and is a phenomenon best seen in Newfoundland and Labrador in the late spring. Read `Giants of the Atlantic` in Northern Soul (link in bio) Photo: Tourism Newfoundland and Labrador #explorecanada #mynorthernsoul #ExploreNL #IcebergsNL ...

If there is ever a time and place to use the word `wow`, late spring on Baffin Island is it. As the sun becomes an ever-present fixture in the sky, the frozen landscapes begin to shake loose, the ice cracks and Nunavut`s iconic wildlife take centre stage. Visit with narwhals, polar bears and walruses at the sinaaq – the floe edge. Read the story on Northern Soul (link in bio) #travelnunavut #explorecanada #mynorthernsoul #floeedge ...

Anchored in heritage waterways and fascinating geology, the historic Champlain Route is a scenic route that follows the path taken by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in the early 1600s. The nature along the route is breathtaking and its history, steeped in Indigenous and French culture, is captivating. @route.champlain.ontario #DiscoverON #explorecanada #mynorthernsoul ...

Travel aboard Rocky Mountaineer, one of the world’s top luxury sightseeing trains, along one of three routes that take you through the mountains, valleys and epic landscapes of Alberta and British Columbia. See all the itineraries on Northern Soul (link in profile) #explorecanada @rockymountaineer @travelalberta @hellobc ...

Built on Indigenous traditions of maple sap harvest, Wabanaki Maple puts an innovative twist on an ancient product, aging the syrup in bourbon, whiskey and toasted oak barrels to create a unique taste. Read `Maple Moon Rising" on Northern Soul (link in bio) #explorecanada #mynorthernsoul #exploreNB @wabanakimaple ...

Colour The Trails is a community organization that is reclaiming outdoor spaces for Black, Indigenous & People of Colour – with an emphasis on joy. Read `Trailblazers` on Northern Soul (link in bio) @colourthetrails Photos and words by @emelex #explorecanada #mynorthernsoul ...

What does it mean to travel sustainably? Join the conversation as Celes Davar of @earth.rhythms discusses the ways, both big and small, that we can lessen our impact on the planet when we travel. Read `Conversation Starters` on Northern Soul (link in bio) #explorecanada #mynorthernsoul #regenerativetravel ...

The principles of Leave No Trace are designed to help lessen the human impact on wild spaces. Whether you`re going on a day hike through your local forest or heading out on a multi-day trek across the country, the same principles apply when it comes to taking care of our natural surroundings. Learn about the principles on Northern Soul (link in bio) #leavenotrace #explorecanada #mynorthernsoul Photo by Destination BC/JF Bergeron. ...

“A hard truth about travelling and building relationships with women around the world is that we cannot be blind to the pervasiveness of violence against girls and women as a social and public health issue of epidemic proportions.” Megan and Linsey of @sororal shared their mission to use the power of travel to advance gender equality and fight gender-based violence all over the world in our Winter issue of Northern Soul magazine and we’d like to amplify their words on this #internationalwomensday. Take a minute to read their full story (link in bio). #mynorthernsoul #internationalwomensday2024 #travellikeasister ...

Welcome to the Spring Edition of Northern Soul Magazine.

From the awe-inspiring beauty of Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan to the conservation efforts on the shores of Lake Superior, this issue celebrates Canada’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Read the magazine now at the link in our bio.

Cover image: Grasslands National Park @tourismsask
Photographer: Benjamin Hutton Photography.

@explorecanada #explorecanada #mynorthernsoul
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Churchill may be a remote northern Manitoba town on the migratory path of the polar bear, but the community is lively with culture and hospitality. David Daley shares his passion for dogsledding and his Métis culture with visitors looking to experience something truly special. Read his story on Northern Soul (link in bio) @teamwapusk #explorecanada @travelmanitoba #exploreMB #indigenoustourism ...

When growers and chefs meet, magic happens. We love featuring restaurants that support and work with local growers, producers and foragers in the pages of Northern Soul. Visit our home page (link in bio) to read the stories from our Field Notes section. ...