{"id":606755,"date":"2026-04-30T11:45:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T15:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.balnea.ca\/?page_id=606755"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:29:40","slug":"spa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.balnea.ca\/en\/spa\/","title":{"rendered":"The spa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"one ppb_card_two_cols_with_image\" style=\"background-color: #f5e8db;position:relative;padding:40px 0 40px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper wide\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"one_half parallax_scroll_image\" style=\"width:65%;\">\n<div class=\"image_classic_frame expand\">\n<div class=\"image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balnea.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/About_M1_installations.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"portfolio_img\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last parallax_scroll parallax_text\" style=\"width:40%;position:absolute;padding:40px;background:#fff;\" data-stellar-ratio=\"1.3\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\"\">About<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<p>There are places that remind us we are part of something greater than nature.<\/p>\n<p>Nestled on a mountainside in the heart of a protected natural reserve in the Eastern Townships, Balnea Spa is one of those places. Forest saunas, a panoramic bath overlooking the Appalachians, fine sand underfoot in the sunlit relaxation room; here, every detail is in harmony with nature.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button small \" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/www.balnea.ca\/en\/e-ticket\/', '_blank')\">Book the thermal experience<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"one withsmallpadding ppb_text\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:40px 0 40px 0;\" >\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper wide\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div style=\"margin:auto;width:100%\">\n<p>The thermal experience is a wellness ritual based on the alternating phases of heat, cold, and rest, designed to revitalize the body and calm the mind.<\/p>\n<p>To fully maximize the benefits, it is essential to respect the minimum duration of each phase, allowing the body to fully absorb the effects. Balnea offers you more than 480 possible combinations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div  class=\"ppb_image_boxed one_third\" style=\"\" >\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper wide\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"image_boxed_wrapper theme_radius\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balnea.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/M1-820-x-496-8.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<div class=\"image_boxed_content\" style=\"padding:40px;\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00acd4;\">Step 1<\/span> Hot <\/h3>\n<p>The prelude to the thermal experience begins with sweating in a heat source, allowing the skin to eliminate toxins and revitalize the body. Our Finnish saunas, endless hot tubs, and Turkish baths promote blood circulation, relax the muscles, and provide the benefits of aromatherapy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div  class=\"ppb_image_boxed one_third\" style=\"\" >\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper wide\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"image_boxed_wrapper theme_radius\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balnea.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/M1-820-x-496-12.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<div class=\"image_boxed_content\" style=\"padding:40px;\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00acd4;\">Step 2<\/span>Cold<\/h3>\n<p>Immersion in cold sources, such as our iconic waterfall or icy pools, tones the body, closes the pores, and activates the nervous system to stimulate blood circulation. This invigorating contact is ideal for relieving muscle pain, inflammation, and respiratory issues, providing immediate vitality and remarkable health benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"standard_wrapper\">\n<div  class=\"ppb_image_boxed one_third last\" style=\"\" >\n<div class=\"page_content_wrapper wide\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"image_boxed_wrapper theme_radius\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.balnea.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/M1-820-x-496-11.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<div class=\"image_boxed_content\" style=\"padding:40px;\">\n<h3><span style=\"color: #00acd4;\">Step 3<\/span>Rest<\/h3>\n<p>Rest periods are essential for allowing the body to recover and fully absorb the benefits of the thermal experience while restoring the balance of the nervous system. Our relaxation areas, such as the Four Seasons Rest Room, Moroccan Lounge, Cin\u00e9spa, and acoustic cones in the forest, provide tranquil environments for relaxation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"fifty-fifty-benefits\" class=\"one\" >\n<div class=\"one_half_bg textright\" style=\"padding:40px;\">\n<h2 class=\"ppb_title\" style=\"\">Benefits<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ppb_header_content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Muscle relaxation and pain relief<\/li>\n<li>Improved blood circulation<\/li>\n<li>Reduced stress and anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Strengthened immune system<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced sleep quality<\/li>\n<li>Skin regeneration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_bg\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/reskin.balnea.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Hotel_M1_forfaits_spa.jpg);height:600px;\"><\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About There are places that remind us we are part of something greater than nature. 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