Scandinave Spa – Whistler, British Columbia

This particular day the spa was a winter wonderland, the snow falling like CRAZY so much so that my car barely made it up the mountain. However, I was not turning around for I’d visited Scandinave Spa last summer and had been dreaming of my return ever since.

The snow was perfect as it was the exact opposite of the flowery mountain view I had experienced the first time. The Scandinave Spa is the perfect spot for Stags/Stagettes and dates. I know of many guys who wouldn’t be caught dead in a spa, but this is the place to take your man – I promise. Nestled into the side of a mountain with rustic wood decor and the smell of the pine trees, it doesn’t get more manly than this.

Upon arrival I had a 90 minute Swedish massage, which means I was basically in heaven. Scandinave also offers deep tissue and hot stone massages. Then I enjoyed a quick snack at the coffee bar and hit the baths. That first cold plunge was AMAZING AHHH and then I headed to on of the many relaxation rooms to rest and recover…..in silence. Yes hmm, that part is hard for me, talking is something I do well – well I do a lot. Although, perhaps it is the silence that subconsciously fueled my desire to return to Scandinave.  At this spa I am forced to stop, sit and just be. Stillness is something I struggle with and I am certain I’m not alone in that. The silence policy alone is so therapeutic, now add the numerous spa services and the healing of the baths – magic.

After the treatment I experienced the best kind of exhaustion, I was completely relaxed and slept like a baby.