We asked some of Canada's biggest stars to dish on where they like to get pampered when they're not in the limelight. Read on to discover some of their favourite hot spots across the nation!
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Princess Nails, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Louisa McCormack, author of Six Weeks to Toxic, prefers supporting the neighbourhood nail salon for some pampering. "A good pedicure makes you feel like you have your life in order," says the Toronto author, who is based in Charlottetown while working on her second novel, The Catch. "It's the grooming equivalent of tidying up your desk," she says. (902-894-4466)
Seta Wellness and Skin Clinic, Toronto
Lauren Collins, who plays Paige in Degrassi: The Next Generation, swears by the Marma Facial at Seta. "Seta absolutely changed my life, and my skin, by making me think about what I was doing to my skin internally," explains Lauren. The Marma approach taps into the Ayurvedic philosophy of holistic medicine and healthy nutrition. The Marma technique is kind of like reflexology for the face. As points on your face are gently massaged, corresponding body parts are stimulated, resulting in a flushing out of toxins and a healthy glow. (416-960-2456)
Vikaspa, Toronto
Toronto actress Emily Hampshire, who stars in the film Snow Cake, featured at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, relaxes by having a 90-minute soothing facial with Jurlique products, made from herbs and essential oils. "It's by far the best spa in the city," she says. "Vikaspa also does this four-handed massage that is amazing." (www.vikaspa.com)
Millcroft Inn and Spa, Caledon, Ont.
Erica Ehm, former MuchMusic VJ and Grammy-nominated host of parenting show Yummy Mummy, found it hard to resist sampling the Organic Chocolate Body Wrap while mellowing at the Millcroft Inn and Spa. It was all in the name of work, of course. "I was checking out the premises for my Yummy Mummy guilt-free getaway," says Erica. "I had a decadent treatment." She says men should try the Malt and Barley Scrub & Soak. (www.millcroft.com)
White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.
When Larysa Harapyn, entertainment reporter for Star! and CityTV, isn't interviewing celebs, she likes to recharge at one of her favourite spas, White Oaks. "Enjoying a spa in the city is one thing, but taking the time with a girlfriend, or my mother, to drive out of the city is part of a great spa experience for me," says Harapyn. She is a fan of the Nectar of Niagara Wrap, which includes grape seed exfoliation, followed by application of a heated wine and honey mask on the face and body. (www.whiteoaksresort.com)
Ten Spa, Winnipeg, Man.
When actress Wendy Crewson (Away From Her) was staying at the elegant Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg for its film festival, she was treated to the Head-to-Toe Fully Loaded Facial at Ten Spa. Once you've had your body worked over with an oil massage, your face is treated to exfoliation, a peel, collagen eye treatment, and a vitamin-infused oxygen blast. "They have an amazing hamam [Turkish bath], and the treatment was spectacular," says Crewson. "Really luxurious." (www.tenspa.ca)
Grail Springs Health and Wellness Centre, Bancroft, Ont.
Actor/writer/director Matt Austen (Power Rangers) recently returned from a getaway at the serene Grail Springs spa with his wife. "While overlooking a beautiful lake from my 'I feel like a king' bedroom, I went through many different treatments to rid my body of toxins," says Austen. One was the Acupressure Flow Massage, which promotes circulation and relaxation through applying acupressure points and massage. "It's more than a place to get pampered," Austen says. "It's a place to reset your body." (www.grailsprings.com)
Photo courtesy of VikaSpa
