Health + Wellness

Ascend. Descend. Transcend.

Whether you’re here to ski, shop, sightsee or soak in the sun, there’s no better way to guarantee a heavenly holiday than with some serious spa time and healthy, well-informed living. The region is defined by healthy choices—nutritious eating, environmentally sustainable practices, and locally made products aimed specifically at improving your moods, day-to-day lives and memories.

There are over a dozen spas in the region, offering blissfully rejuvenating treatments, scrubs and tubs seven days a week, for her, him, both of you or even the kids.

Nelson is well-known for its alternative health field, which helps thousands of clients every year gain balance and renewal. Eastern and Western wellness philosophies abound, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, massage therapy of all mode including hot stone, craniosacrial and deep tissue treatments, plus numerous holistic healing approaches, from astrology to aromatherapy.

There are beautiful wilderness retreats for deep spiritual contemplation, and cosmetic centres too, offering skin treatments and minor surgeries.

And many of Nelson Kootenay Lake’s health and wellness venues are perfect for family gatherings, weddings and corporate retreats, as well as packaged getaways including hiking, cat skiing and mountain biking.