Places to relax and be pampered in Yorkville

Show your body a bit of TLC from head to toe by taking a trip to the spa. At these Yorkville spas, your skin and spirit will benefit from all the pampering.

Life Relax Foot Spa

1
70 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B9

Give a thought to your trotters and head to this Yorkville spa, which focuses on treatments for feet. You can combine reflexology with a facial or body treatment in one of their affordable combo packages. Or, choose a mani, pedi, body scrub or lymphatic drainage from the à la carte menu. One unique massage technique they offer is Chinese Tuina, which involves application on acupressure points and energy channelling for tension release.

The Spa At The Hazelton

2
118 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1H5

A spa is only as good as its products. At this spa, located in The Hazleton Hotel, they use Swiss Valmont for facials, giving you a dose of glacial spring water, essential plant extracts and a mix of DNAs and RNAs geared towards skin repair and preservation. Their special packages for men and women combine facials and collagen eye treatments with massages and manicures. They also offer a slimming exfoliation and massage to fight jet lag.

Summerhill Spa

3
421 Bloor St E, Toronto, ON M4W 3T1

If you enjoy being pampered – but not at the expense of doing the right thing – you’ll appreciate the use of ethical and organic products at this Cumberland Street spa. A full service operation, they offer fabulous massage and facial packages for couples and singles, plus a no-nonsense selection of manicures and pedicures. The spectrum of massage therapies includes aromatherapy and hot stone, while facials employ rejuvenating and anti-aging techniques.

Lux Hand Foot Spa

4
25 Bellair St, Toronto, ON M5R 3L3

Tired of sitting for the better part of an hour for a manicure only to have your nails chip as soon as you get home? Chipped nails are no more at this easy-to-miss gem, which is like a gourmet spa for hand and nail care. It’s a little pricier than other salons but is worth it, as they use a special dry method, which helps your polish stay firm for longer.

Stillwater Spa

5
4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8

This luxurious spa is especially attractive if the sound and feel of water helps to rejuvenate your body. It has an aqua therapy room, steam and whirlpool for deep skin cleansing. Soothe your muscles in the spa sauna, or opt for a full-body Swedish massage or a gentle Reiki treatment. Stillwater Spa also boasts a couples massage room and there’s a massage tailored to moms-to-be. A tea lounge for snacking in-between treatments completes the package.

Novo Spa Salon

6
66 Avenue Rd Main, Toronto, ON M5R 3N8

Perfect for a romantic getaway, you and your partner can take advantage of the unique couples treatments offered by this spa. Relax with your honey on side-by-side massage beds for massage and skin treatments followed by a rejuvenating shower in the luxury double steam and jets room and a chill session in the relaxation lounge. Whether you’re visiting with or without your sweetie, Novo Spa offers a soothing array of massage treatments, including hot stone, skin, nail and detox applications.

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