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montreal spas

The best spas and wellness centres in North America were recently ranked and one Quebec spa managed to make the cut.

Spas of America, an online travel platform showcasing the top spas and wellness experiences across the United States, Canada and Mexico, dropped its list of Top 100 Spas of 2023, and a total of 12 Canadian destinations appeared on the ranking, one of which is right here in Quebec.

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In Montreal's urban desert, an oasis of tranquillity is emerging this summer in the Village. Sabbya Medispa is a retreat that will cool your senses while heating up the local wellness scene.

Behind its gold doors, the prickly edges of city life melt into a medley of therapeutic treatments, cutting-edge medical enhancements, and a revitalizing water circuit — the only spa in the city to integrate all three features in one location.

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Montreal never disappoints. From world-renowned restaurants and remarkable hotels, all the way to Montreal spas that are ideal for getting some much-needed rest and relaxation and there's one, in particular, you might want to check out.

If you've got your eyes set on a day of pure bliss, you can venture on over to none other than the Guerlain Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal for what can only be described as the ultimate spa experience. In fact, it was recently named one of the best spas in the world.

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This Review article is part of a Narcity Media series. The views expressed are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

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With Mother's Day just around the corner, you might be wondering what you should get up to this weekend to treat your momma to something really special.

While brunch in Montreal is an easy choice, and one you should def consider, we've got you covered with an array of activities that are bound to impress your mom and show her just how much you appreciate and love her.

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February in Montreal can often times feel slightly underwhelming, or should we say very "ugh!"

Well, that's still no reason to let the winter blues keep you from enjoying your weekend. With plenty of things to do in Montreal, let us help you elevate your "ugh" to a "woohoo" with these must-do weekend activities.

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Winter in Montreal is tough enough as is, but this season has been... interesting to say the least. From major cold fronts, snowstorms, and a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID-19 restrictions, things have been, well...frustrating.

So to help you get out of your 2022 slump, here are some chilled out things to do in Montreal to help you cope with any shenanigans life has thrown your way.

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Quebec has begun what the government has promised will be a slow reopening process after the latest semi-lockdown. Restaurants reopened on January 31. Cinemas and concert halls will reopen on February 7. Gyms and spas will follow on February 14. Quebec bars, meanwhile, are still waiting for their reopening date after more than a month of closure.

In a press conference on February 2, interim National Public Health Director Dr. Luc Boileau stopped short of offering even a vague reopening timeline but did give some insight into the decision to keep bars closed.

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Although Quebec's COVID-19 rules will be loosening up soon with the re-opening of many establishments, spas across the province remain partially shut down. The Quebec Spa Association (QSA) is decrying the "incoherence" of Quebec's decision to keep baths and saunas closed, despite giving the green light for concert venues, cinemas, and arenas to open.

In a press release issued on January 25, the QSA said it finds it "inconceivable" that spas would be left out of the first two phases of Quebec's re-opening when it is an "industry that has more benefits than risks for the public."

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So, you want to ask someone out, but you need to impress your potential new bae with fun Montreal date ideas. Or maybe you've been in a relationship for a while, but you've kind of gotten stuck in a "let's watch TV and then go to bed" rut.

Whatever the case may be, you need some good date ideas, and you need them now. Luckily, Montreal is a wonderful, romantic city with activities that are perfect for lovebirds old and new.

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