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You need it as much as the kids do. March break is the halfway point between the holidays and the end of the school year. It’s the time of year when we feel a bit run down by our routine, our jobs, and our homework. If the kids need a break before the final sprint to summer, parents and teachers […]

Valentine’s Day is coming fast. Read on to discover some romantic and relaxing gift ideas to give your better half or for a unique celebration of your love. 1- Book a massage for two in nature Aim for nothing less than pure romance. Gentlemen, listen carefully. First, book a massage for two in nature. Next, plan for your mother-in-law to […]

For the last few years, Nordik Spa-Nature and Gatineau Park have joined forces to offer evenings outdoors for winter lovers. Every Tuesday evening from January 16 to March 6, Nordik is offering the Snowshoeing & Spa Under the Stars package for $65, which includes snowshoes, the hike, and spa access. As a February baby, I’m proud to declare that I’m one of […]

Why should I go to Nordik Spa-Nature this winter? 1- To dive into the purest form of Scandinavian tradition. 2- To exfoliate your skin, and winter is when we need it most. The exfoliation room in the Espace Banyä is always open, and best of all, it’s included with your spa access. 3- To boost your immune system with the benefits of a […]

What’s the best way to nurture our friendships and family ties? By making time for each other to celebrate and enjoy life. Life happens fast, sometimes even too fast. To keep up, we must learn to run. In this race against time, how can we nurture our friendships and family ties? The first step is to mark a date on […]

January is on the way, and we are all seduced by its siren song of wanting to change our habits and become a little more like our ideal selves. Have you written down your new year’s resolutions yet? Setting goals is the best way to propel yourself into action to reach them. What are yours? Start the year by opening […]

What team are you on? Pro-winter or anti-winter? The spa has something for everyone, especially for warmth lovers out there. Let yourself fall in love with the magical and warm décor of Nordik Spa-Nature during the cold winter months. Here are three excellent reasons to take a break at the spa this winter! 1- To make peace with winter We’re […]

Last June, I had the opportunity to visit the spa with my two growing daughters (12 and 14). What a pleasure it was to introduce the joy of relaxation to my children who, since their early childhood, have lived by a strict schedule and have been told more often to hurry up than to relax. The timing was perfect. The […]

I’ll come out and say it: November is hard to love. Everyone is tired, our energy levels are next to nothing, and our moods are, as I’d say, blah. When it isn’t night, it’s some shade of grey. On the rare days it’s clear, it’s also cold. It’s a sort of soupy mess connecting autumn and winter that drags on […]

Since the opening of Espace Banyä earlier this year, Nordik has been able to add yoga to its extensive range of wellness services starting this fall. Spa lovers can now enhance their relaxation experience with a yoga session led by a professional or practise their own yoga routine in a multipurpose room any yogi would love. Yoga always makes me […]

The back-to-school storm has passed. Bravo, you’ve weathered this busy time, like you have every year before. In this post, I want to invite all parents to a slow, gentle, and zen return to routine, one day at a time, without stressing yourself or those around you too much. After all, if you think about it, summer isn’t over just […]

Although September is right at our doorsteps (sorry), summer isn’t really over. We still have a whole month to enjoy the sun. You’re already breathing easier, aren’t you? Breathing is more than just taking in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. Figuratively, it means taking time to live, rest, and clear our minds. Taking a deep breath as often as possible […]

There is no universal recipe for relaxation. Sorry if you feel like you’ve been tricked. In fact, the recipe is unique to every person. For some people, relaxation is sports. For others, it’s the arts. The important thing is to find YOUR OWN way to unwind. To do so, you first have to figure out what helps you breathe easier. […]

Watermelon | Mint | Jalapeño  This crisp salad is packed with flavours that deliver a surprising combination of warmth and freshness, inspired by our summers. The mint and water melon stand out because of their refreshing tastes, while the Jalapeño adds a little spice to the mix! Perfect harmony! Ingredients: 1 small water melon cubed 15 large ripped mint leaves 1 Jalapeño cut in half […]

Everyone knows that hydration is key during summertime. Despite this fact, some people find it difficult to get enough water for the simple fact that it doesn’t look or taste very interesting. Enter Norman Aitken, our renowned chef, to the rescue! He has a few colourful, easy-to-make infused water recipes that will charm and encourage your family and friends to […]

It’s only after we’ve slowed down that we realize how much we needed it. Summer is the perfect time to give ourselves permission to take things slow. To walk instead of running. To catch our breath. To say NO so we can finally say YES to ourselves. Have you heard of the nap? Ah yes, the nap! The one we […]

With Father’s Day coming up, Nordik has a few different gift ideas for you to make Dad happy. Give him the chance for a break to take care of himself. He’s taken care of you all these years! Whether you want to treat an athletic superhero, a lover of all things gourmet, or an old hand at spa relaxation, here […]

Explore gift ideas to treat your mom, motherinlaw, or a mom-to-be for Mother’s Day. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Nordik has a few gift ideas for the moms around you. Whether you want to treat the person who held you in her arms when you were just a baby, the person who takes care of your children from time to […]

More than just a moment of relaxation, massages not only contribute to reduce stress, but also to prevent illness and improve your mental and physical health. Massage therapy is often considered a “little luxury” that we treat ourselves to in order to relax in times of stress. We “treat” ourselves to a massage once in a while, as a gift, […]

November receives the least love of all 12 months of the year. It arrives in mid-autumn, dressed in grey. It stretches out its cold hands and would love to seduce us. Squeezed between the flamboyant colours of October and the shining lights of December, poor November lacks anything interesting or attractive. 30 depressing days lead us so neatly towards the […]

The air is growing cooler, nature is charming us with its bold and beautiful colours, and slowly, it is calmly preparing for sleep to let the cold season take over. Let’s take advantage of autumn, the season of comfort, to wake all our senses. 1- Admire the autumn landscape In October, Gatineau Park turns up the glamour. It shows off […]

September: Making the right choices for a balanced life Offer yourself a VIP seat with AIR Wellness. Make yourself a place of choice in your life. Make the choice to look after yourself, your social relations, your couple, your health. Make the choice to feel great! 1- Make the choice to choose yourself This fall, I choose to give myself […]