Mother’s Day Local Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Ask yourself—what makes her happy? Is it me-time, fresh flowers, a spa day, or time spent together? Show your love with a gift that overflows with happiness. Here are six of our favourite local finds.

At Nordik Spa Village in Chelsea, Quebec, a competition was held. Ritual Artisans from Winnipeg, Whitby and Chelsea came together for a special Aufguss event that would mark Canada’s official welcome into the international Aufguss world. Now, with the first-ever National Sauna Performance Championship in Canada on the horizon, we’re looking back on that unforgettable debut on the world stage.

“Auf-what? Aufguss?” It’s a question often heard outside the largest sauna at the Spa Village. This ancient ritual remains unfamiliar to many here in Canada. But with a national championship coming to Thermea Spa Village Whitby this summer, a new question is being asked: “What’s an Aufgusshow?”