Booked a spa afternoon here for a special occasion and honestly it delivered on every front. What…read moresets Willow Stream apart isn't just the treatments, it's that they let you make a day of it. You get access to the hot tub, sauna, steam and the rain shower, plus a quiet lounge with tea and little snacks, so you're not just showing up for your appointment and leaving. We got there early and stayed late and it never felt rushed. The therapists were lovely and actually listened. I'd flagged ahead of time what I was after and they tailored things instead of running through a script. My skin felt amazing after and I left feeling like a different person. Only heads up, it's a hotel spa at the Fairmont so it's a treat-yourself price point, not a budget option. But for a birthday, an anniversary, a first Mother's Day, whatever your occasion is, it's worth it. Book ahead, they fill up, and give yourself extra time to enjoy the facilities. That's half the value. Will be back.

Best spa to use up those extended health benefits! You can stay up to two hours outside of your…read moreservice to use the amenities. The RMT massages are always so good.

So relaxing and perfect for a self-care day. Looking forward to trying the private sauna and float…read moretub next time!

Incredible experience. Did the couples float session. It was amazing. Friendly staff, they have…read morethought of everything and make it such a good experience.

Sometimes you need to spoil yourself, and I decided to go for a Tides Body Wrap, as it's said to…read morehelp with water retention and body tone/texture, so the best way to prepare for holiday party season. The spa feels smaller than those in other of the big chain hotels in Vancouver, which at first I was underwhelmed by, but by the end, actually liked that so few people, as I hardly saw anyone outside of the staff, so you really felt like you had the spa to yourself! They had a quiet lounge to sit before/after treatments, with a small amount of snacks (fruit, nuts, tea and infused water). The treatment itself was amazing, my spa technician was Rachel, and couldn't recommend her more, absolutely lovely, always checking in throughout the treatment, and felt so relaxed/at ease the whole time. I did find the prices a little steep, but honestly, the whole thing felt luxurious and will be back for another body wrap! I will note, you also had access to few valet parking, full gym, swimming pool and sauna with any visit, but I did not utilize any of those services.

I had a Rejuvenate Infusion Facial (50min/$175 CDN) at 9am so I had the whole place to myself! The…read morereceptionist greeted me right away where I was given a tour of the facilities and then shown to my locker which contained a robe, sandals and a bottle of water. Once I had changed, I was shown to the Relaxation Lounge where I was given a hot beverage made with black and green tea, raw honey, vanilla and spices. It smelled amazing and I am pretty sure I finished it all in one gulp! I was also given a hot hand towel that had been soaked in essential oils which I need to start doing at home because it was so soothing! The Rejuvenate Infusion Facial is an oxygen facial, which is a non-invasive facial where oxygen is delivered directly to the skin via compressed air. This was my first time getting an oxygen facial so I had no idea what to expect. Marisa, my spa therapist, for the morning warned me that I would feel cold, but that it was oddly soothing. In addition to oxygen, an intensely hydrating Intraceuticals serum, containing low molecular weight HA, would also be delivered to the skin. The actual delivery device looks like an airbrush pen with a little well on top for the serum to sit in. Marisa started by double cleansing with a Clarisonic which was very interesting to me as this was definitely something I have never seen in a spa environment before! As a bonus add-on, I also had on my face the Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Eye and Lip Masks which are filled with hydrolyzed collagen. After a few extractions, the actual oxygen part began! It basically felt like cold air being blown onto my face and while it began as a funny sensation, I felt myself relax as Marisa did every inch of my face. After doing half of my face, she asked me if I felt a difference and truth be told, I didn't really feel a difference until she gently flicked my cheeks and right away, the side with the infusion bounced back like one of those vending machine bouncy balls! The side without the treatment may as well have belonged to a corpse by comparison. The effects were IMMEDIATE! The actual experience at Sense Spa was wonderful though and I now have my eye on the Canadian Maple Pedicure! I think the next time I definitely want to take a friend because I was kind of lonely in the Relaxation Lounge. If you feel like indulging yourself a little, book an appointment with the lovely ladies at Sense Spa!

Got a minute? Let me tell you about this charming Bed and Breakfast on N shore. It's just across…read morefrom the Capilano Suspension Tourist Trap but don't let that cloud your judgement. Before I start grab a complimentary port or scotch or sherry. Then let's take a tour. Ok. It will be short tour. They just have a few rooms. But first well stop at the little side kitchen where you can help yourself to coffee, tea, soda and water. For a charge they also have wine and beer available. This is also where you hang your key when you leave the house so they know who is here. We got the Under the Apple Tree Room which was spacious and nicely decorated. It even had its own private yard. Also has gas fireplace, jacuzzi style tub and stand up shower. The heated bathroom floor was a nice touch. If you get tired of your room you can also enjoy sitting outside on a deck or the living room. We really enjoyed relaxing on the couch back in our room in front of the fire place. Morning came a bit too soon. Was hard to get up out of the super comfortable down blankets on the King bed. The breakfast was ready though and included three delicious courses. Polenta with almonds, banana kirsch, and smoked salmon with poached egg on toasted croissant. Yum. Virginia's breakfast was all the better by Brian's entertaining stories of 5 years in the service business now.

Spent an amazing weekend in North Vancouver at the Thistledown House bed and breakfast. Near the…read moresuspension bridge. The house is very comfortable and accommodating. Our room was big and comfy with a remote control fireplace that adds real heat into the room and a large old school bathtub. Big enough for two.... Breakfast was delicious! Three courses, one of the fanciest I've had and the daytime butler service around breakfast time was a real treat. Fantastic time! I highly recommend the Thistledown house.

Spa technician did not do the top of my feet or tummy during massage. During facial, light fell…read moreand knocked me on the nose. Technician said nothing. I told manager when paying, she stated tummy and feet should have been done and apologized. I did not feel that was sufficient. The metal 'boutique' chair you sit on while having a manicure is extremely uncomfortable. Over the years I have gone to this spa and then stayed away because of a bad experience and then tried them again only to be disappointed once again. The owner is a lovely lady but she really needs to step up to ever get me back there again.

I have been going to Spa Divine for years and it is the most relaxing calming space. Shannon and…read moreher team are a class act and treat you to an amazing experience. It is a calm oasis that I really need from time to time. Every aspect of the visit is well prepared and exceptional. The attention to every single detail is quite amazing especially when nowadays everywhere you go seems to be cutting corners Shannon keeps the bar raised. There is really no other spa like hers. I look forward to every visit .

Best Kept Secret!!!…read more Got a couples massage. Room was very comfortable with dimmed lights and soft music. Both of our therapists were amazing, strong, and very good @ manipulation of tight muscles. Wish I could have tried their other services, next time.

We came in for a couples massage and facial spa day. The service was excellent and the spa was very…read moreclean. Really felt relaxed here. Although the store was facing a busy street, we didn't hear any noise during our massage and facial and so we are super impressed about that. I would come back for their services like pedicure! There is also free customer parking in the back so we didn't have to worry about parking meter being up.

A wonderful, wonderful experience! I only disappointed myself that i booked JUST the 60 min foot…read moremassage (which included neck, back, calves) on the second to the last day of my trip. I was so impressed, so relaxed, and some previously tight muscles in my legs were completely eased and pain free. We immediately booked repeat sessions on our last day, but I now regret not booking full massages earlier. This is magnificent place for massage, quiet, peaceful, very friendly and accommodating, and all therapists assure you are comfortable with the pressure. Would go back again, multiple times, on my next trip.

I booked a last-minute trip to Vancouver and wanted to treat my husband and myself to a couples…read moredeep tissue massage. Most of our go-to spots were already fully booked for the weekend, so we were open to trying somewhere new. There is a parking garage directly beneath the massage studio, but be aware of nearby events, especially at Rogers Arena. We ended up paying a steep flat rate of $50 for all-day parking because of an event, so I recommend allowing extra time to find more affordable options if you're visiting on a busy day. The space itself is fairly small. As you walk in, there is a station for foot massages on the right, and a couple small private rooms toward the back. We were shown to one of those private rooms for our session. My husband and I both enjoy deep tissue massages with strong pressure, and this place delivered. The massage was excellent. In fact, it was one of the best we've had. The pressure was exactly what we were looking for (we like "it hurts so good" pressure), and the price was incredibly reasonable. We were glad we brought cash for tipping, as the credit card system didn't include a tip option. Overall, I would highly recommend this spot for a deep tissue massage. The value was fantastic, and we were really impressed with the experience. $314 for a 90-minute couples massage felt like a great deal, especially for the level of care we received.

My wife and I just returned from our honeymoon stay at Shades of Jade and absolutely loved it. The…read moreroom had everything we could think of and more, including peaceful and relaxing zen-styled decor, a large jacuzzi tub, steam shower, two sinks, a kitchenette that closes off from the rest of the room, relaxing music played during the day with the ability to plug in your own iPhone, and of course delicious fresh breakfasts that were different every day that we stayed there. The hosts, Will and Sylvie were extremely friendly and accomodating, knowledgeable about the area, and very hospitable. Furthermore, the B&B is just a short walk from the ocean and feels very private. My wife and I plan on staying here again in the future and recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing escape.

Am I really the first to review?! FABULOUS- let me rave to you about this place... The hosts,…read moreSylvie and Will, go over and above all expectations to make you feel comfortable and at home in their luxury B&B. It seems that they are by nature open and receptive people, as we immediately felt welcomed. The location is a 3 min walk from the ocean. The Inn design and decor inspires calmness with it's clean lines surrounded by 5 story tall cedar trees. The Inn is built from cedar and that wonderful smell envelops you when you arrive; the windows are also framed in cedar- a very west coast look, the decor is Japanese Zen - including opaque 'rice paper-like' sliding doors between the kitchenette, the bedroom and the bathroom/spa rooms. I say bathroom/spa because it is like your own spa - but they do have an actual spa in the Inn with lots of great services-unfortunately we didn't make time to use them! The bathroom has double sinks, a steam bath shower- that's right, your own steam room in your bathroom!- and a tub for two or more with jet bubbles. The view from the bathtub, and the bed for that matter, is trees- just trees... you feel like you are in a tree house! There is a private patio for each room, ours had a glass roof, UV heater, bamboo water feature with pond plants, a love seat, chair and bistro table where we ate breakfast every morning. The breakfasts were filling and gourmet. The little touches such as a split basil leaf as a strawberry leaf on the berry garnish, allude to how much the hosts care about your experience. My gluten sensitivity was catered to without a hitch, nor did I feel like I was missing out because of it. We spend 3 nights there, could have spent a week. Although we were there in the summer- and the weather was perfect, I'd have no problem going there in the middle of winter as a retreat. I could have easily stayed in our room the whole three days- and that isn't just because I was on my honeymoon! ;-)