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Three Spa Villages, 20 Years of Happy

Twenty years ago, we lit our first fire in Chelsea, Quebec—allowing everyone to reconnect with their inner smile and the joy of being together. Today, that same essence lives on in our three Spa Villages. Our founder shares this unique story.

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Our Story

Just over 20 years ago, Martin Paquette, founder of the Spas Villages, experienced the intensity of a hot sauna, a powerful rush of adrenalin after a cold plunge, and the bliss of regained balance in a moment of rest. In just 30 minutes, he experienced the same incredible energy you feel after running for kilometres. At that moment, he had only one idea: to share this experience, which does so much good for the heart, body and mind, with as many people as possible.

And so, at the end of a dirt road in Quebec's Outaouais region, the first Spa Village took shape. And in 2005, our community of Artisans, passionate about sweat culture, welcomed its very first guests to Nordik Spa Village Chelsea. Today, this haven of well-being, with its focus on a relaxing social experience, is the largest spa in North America.

Building on the success of this first Village, Thermea Spa Village Winnipeg opened its doors in 2015, making it the first Nordic spa in the Canadian Prairies. In 2022, it's the turn of Thermea Spa Village Whitby to help people give life a moment's rest in the Greater Toronto Area.

“We do things with great care and attention to detail, which can be felt throughout our Villages. It’s never about being the best, but about being the favourite.”

Martin Paquette, founder

Our Spa Villages in Figures

Spa Villages across Canada

+1000

Artisans

+600K

Guests per year

our mission

Give life a moment’s rest

For Those Who Dream Of Being Elsewhere

Four principles guide the experience at Nordik Spa Village and every Thermea Spa Village.

Impression of Elsewhere

Each space is reminiscent of a rural village wrapped in heritage, where modernity rubs shoulders with accents of the past. Sheltered from the hectic pace of life, a joyful little community living in the moment welcomes guests in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Rituals and treatments inspired by the world over, revisited with a contemporary, local flavour, transport to an elsewhere where they can reconnect with their inner smile.

A Trouble-Free Experience

Our happy service culture can be felt at every turn. Quality infrastructures are thought through to the smallest detail and carefully maintained to ensure the utmost comfort. Our Artisans, masters in the art of providing an unparalleled wellness experience, contribute to enriching moments of respite. Always discreet and useful, technological innovation ensures a pleasant experience at all times.

The Best in Wellness

The benefits of the thermal cycle are experienced in outstanding facilities. Inspired by sweat culture, Spas Villages are joyful, accessible and inclusive places that invite you to connect with others for a shared wellness experience. Each Village offers the widest selection of experiences dedicated to the well-being of body and mind—a call to discover the senses and rediscover oneself.

In a Natural State

In just one visit, you can reconnect with nature and your true nature. Far from appearances, you discover an environment where you don't feel judged, where you feel good about yourself and others. Our philosophy is based on doing more with less, preserving and promoting the authenticity of experiences, materials and ingredients. This is how simplicity reveals itself in all its beauty.

Groupe Nordik

Since 2005, Groupe Nordik has been making sure it's the favourite. To achieve this, unique wellness experiences, infused with traditions from around the world, are offered in each of our Villages. Each time a Spa Village opens its doors, a new little community living in good spirits and in the moment is created.

Groupe Nordik develops Spa Villages that offer the very best in well-being, from wellness-focused service to facilities like nowhere else.

Our Promise

Troubles Behind

When you enter the Village, worries are left behind, and when you leave, they're a thing of the past. This promise guides our way of being and doing.

Working In the Village

As a community of passionate Artisans, we live and breathe happiness. Together, we share the mission of giving life a moment's rest. And to do that, it takes a Village.

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