The best spas in Montreal

A spa day is always a pleasure. Relaxing in a hot bath, having a massage, taking a dip in the pool or spending some time in the jacuzzi... Holidays are the perfect time to indulge yourself and allow yourself the little things you don't treat yourself to on a daily basis.

Montreal is well known for its harsh winters, its museums and the ski slopes in the surrounding resorts. But the Quebec city is full of spas, each more comforting than the last. After a great day's sightseeing and a few miles of walking in the cold, a spa day can be the perfect remedy for sore hands and aching muscles...

The city is teeming with wellness centres. Some are unusual, while others are more traditional. Jacuzzis, heated pools, massages and treatments, whatever the case, you'll find the space that's right for you. We've put together a selection of the best spas in Montreal.

Treat yourself to a unique moment in Quebec. This spa on the water is certainly the best-known spa centre in Quebec. And with good reason: this atypical spa is nestled on a barge in the old port of Montreal.

You can enjoy a space on the St. Lawrence River, the barge and even a water circuit. Alternate between hot and cold at the Spa Bota Bota, starting with the sauna and steam baths. Relax in these exceptional surroundings and enjoy the view. The heat allows your body to eliminate toxins and impurities. The action of the heat improves your immune system.

Second stage: the cold. Access to the river allows you to immerse yourself in cold baths and showers. Your heart rate quickens, the pores in your skin tighten and the benefits of the cold are felt on tired bodies. Your senses are stimulated and you're invigorated.

The final stage is relaxation. Take advantage of the relaxation rooms, hammocks and cushions to sip a hot drink and admire the view. The Bota Bota spa in Montreal also offers treatments, massages and even a restaurant. The centre also offers twilight access and treatments.

For over 15 years, the Absolu Spa has been a place of tranquillity and well-being. No need for a swimming pool to feel good, here you can enjoy massages and treatments, a Finnish sauna and, above all, floating baths that are an excellent way to relax...

Floating baths are circular baths where the water temperature is exactly the same as that of the human body. In a quiet room where silence reigns, you float, as if out of time. You no longer feel your body floating; this symbiosis with the water allows you to step outside your body. A feeling of relaxation washes over you and you emerge rested, as if after a refreshing siesta.

If you wish, the spa has enclosed floating baths where you can experience total silence and darkness. In this setting, you stop using your senses and refocus on yourself. The Absolute Spa offers massages by appointment and a relaxation area.