Scandinave Spa

Whistler Date Idea

What We Loved

Quietness and Steam Rooms Make For A Great Hangover Cure

Our Date Experience

The Scandinavian Spa is a peaceful oasis nested in the mountains, just a few minutes away from Whistler village.

It wasn’t exactly a planned date, but more of a spontaneous getaway from the Whistlers hustle and bustle. We were in whistler for the weekend, planning to ride for two days, but after a whole day in the mountains and a long night out we weren’t exactly prepared for another day of riding. So we decided to check out the Spa on our way bak to Vancouver. And that was definitely the right decision.

The place is located just 10 minutes drive from the village, but can sense the relaxing vibe immediately after stepping out of the car. There is narrow path through the woods leading from the parking lot to the main building so you intuitively slow down and chill before you even get there.

We got “lucky” as a bus dropped off a bunch of visitors from Vancouver right before we got there at 12pm (come earlier if you can), but thankfully you don’t need resos to get in and th Eline was moving fast.

The check in process is standard and gets easier if you visited before and have an account. The price for the expereince ranges between $75-$100 depending on the season. Also be prepared to pay extra for the robe rental and any additional treatments. Quick heads up, if you’re planning this at the initial dating phase, this is a quiet spa so you won’t be able to talk. We would recommend this once you’re more comfortable with your partner and appreciate their silence for a change 🙂 There is also no technology allowed so if you’re planning to spend the whole day at the Spa, bring a book to read between the hydrotherapy. There are several baths and pools with different temperatures ranging from very hot to almost freezing and we suggest alternating them in the recommended sequence. We also found the napping rooms to be helpful, especially after a night out. A water bottle is helpful too, but you don’t necessarily need to fill with water 😉 just saying.

All in all the quiet, gadget free experience is fun and really helps you relax and unwind.

I’ve been here before, but I certainly never experienced the Scandinavian Spa in the winter, after a day of riding and a long night out. This was magical, quite and peaceful. Just what I needed on that day. One thing I would personally add to our experience is a 90 minute massage. The Spa has an early morning and late evening massage special so next time I would definitely aim to come earlier or later in the day to get best of it.

For me this was a very special and different experience with my man as he got to witness me being quiet for a change. I also liked the healthy snack bar in the main building, the menu reminded me of a cafe in Bali which definitely contributed to the overall satisfaction.

I'll be honest - this was my first time at a spa. Like most men my dream day doesn't exactly include self pampering. That being said, if you've had a late night out at Whistler and need a pick me up the Scandinavian spa is the place to be. When we first walked in I thought P had taken me to a cult gathering. Everyone is in robes and you're not allowed to talk, and especially not allowed to bring a phone in.

As soon as we sat down in the sauna all of my doubts disappeared though. The steam room and sleep rooms were my personal favourite, we even got a day bed to sleep together in which was cool. The robes make you look like a ninja so that's pretty cool too. Overall I wouldn't suggest doing this every weekend but it's a great way to relax and recover if you need it.

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