Escape the hustle and bustle of the city at one of these innovative wellness retreats!
Meg Cossmann - Staff Writer•
Toronto’s wellness scene has boomed in recent years with a surge in innovative, new studios that offer a refreshing blend of traditional practices and modern holistic treatments.
For those who don’t have the luxury of time to take a weekend or day away to escape life’s everyday tolls, Toronto has a number of destinations that will have you leaving feeling refreshed on the inside and out – be it on a lunch break or post-Pilates class.
Whether you’re seeking a deep detox via IV drip therapy, mindful meditation in your own private sauna and ice bath, or a luxurious spa day, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s seven incredible wellness spaces in Toronto to get your Zen on at:
1. Tonic Spa
Found within Toronto’s luxurious boutique fitness club , Tonic Spa offers a sanctuary for those seeking to relax and recharge just steps away from their yoga, Pilates, HIIT, and spin studios. This ultra-modern spa focuses on providing holistic treatments that combine modern wellness with time-honored therapies. Post-workout, tack on a rejuvenating recovery session in the form of red light or compression therapy, or reinvigorate in Toronto’s first and only private four-person dual infrared and traditional high-heat sauna and cold plunge suite. After, go for a dip in their 50-foot saltwater lap pool with a hydrotherapy circuit.
Tonic Spa also offers Brazilian lymphatic drainage, registered massage therapy, injectables, Ayurveda Rituals, facial treatments, acupuncture, dietetics, and chiropractic care, as well as tech and biohacking treatments including cryotherapy, IV therapy, and DEXA body composition scans. This spa is perfect for anyone looking to blend luxury and deep relaxation in a peaceful urban escape.
Where: Within Sweat & Tonic – 486 Front St W, Toronto
2. Trove Wellbeing
Like the name suggests, Trove Wellbeing on Adelaide West is a treasure for your body, mind, and spirit with its holistic approach to wellness, offering services that range from yoga and meditation classes to breathwork sessions, massage therapy, osteopathy, IV drip therapy, and so much more. The plush, dimly lit space spans 5000 square feet and is intentionally designed to create a sense of calm the moment you walk through the door, highlighted in the central IV lounge surrounding a modern floating fireplace.
Trove’s intentional classes are a stand-out, which integrate yoga, stretching, and mindfulness practices to help improve flexibility, mental clarity, and stress relief. Additionally, they offer personalized wellness coaching, where practitioners work closely with you to develop a customized plan focused on improving your overall well-being. Added special touches include the complimentary kombucha on-tap and journaling nook, complete with specialty prompt cards to help you put your thoughts to paper. Trove is the perfect haven for those looking to nurture both their physical and mental health.
Where: 426 Adelaide St W, Toronto
3. Active Remedy Club
Found within Toronto’s bustling Liberty Village neighbourhood, Active Remedy Club is the city’s first destination that combines performance recovery, wellness innovation, and socialization in a sparkling new state-of-the-art space. Focused on building customized recovery plans that blend traditional and modern healing treatments, the club has a expansive 55-person dry sauna, hot and cold contrast therapy with commercial-grade ice baths, and range of holistic treatments including IV drip therapy, red light therapy, cupping, acupuncture, and massage therapy.
The studio is also partnered with ProCare Performance Therapy, which caters to professional and Olympic athletes with its comprehensive recovery treatments. For anyone looking for a 360-degree approach to wellness and recovery, Active Remedy Club is a must.
Where: 171 E Liberty St #113, Toronto
4. Lemon Water Wellness Clinic
This wellness clinic and general store nestled in the Distillery District will get you set up for success with their professional team of naturopathic doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and registered massage therapists. Lemon Water Wellness Clinic’s bright and airy IV lounge is the ideal spot to kick back and get a dose of essential vitamins into your system, be it for immune health, energy, hormones, gut health, or to destress or detox.
After your treatment, peruse the store’s wide variety of supplements and natural skincare to maintain your health at home.
Where: 9 Mill St, Toronto
5. Alter
Alter-nate between hot and cold temperatures at College West’s sauna and ice bath studio, which opened this past winter. The Zen space features a spacious sauna, four-person ice baths, breathwork classes, and cozy lounge spaces to unwind in within a a welcoming, community-oriented space.
The benefits of the Finnish-inspired experience include reducing muscle fatigue, releasing tension, decreasing pain, swelling, and lactic acid buildup, as well as all-around rejuvenation of the body and mind. You can opt for self-led or instructor-led sessions, including their signature 60-minute Foundation or Unwind classes.
Where: 860 College St, Toronto
6. Altea Active
Social wellness club Altea Active in Liberty Village spans multiple levels and 89,000 square feet, featuring over 185 weekly fitness classes, an expansive gym, sauna, pool, steam rooms, salt lounge, and meditation pods. For busy parents on the go, check out the active kids’ club to keep them occupied during your class or gym sesh.
The club also hosts numerous social events each week, such as trivia, dance lessons, and DJ nights. For those looking for a one-stop shop for fitness, wellness, social, and recovery amenities, Altea is the place to be.
Where: 25 Ordnance St, Toronto
7. Othership
Offering immersive sauna and ice bath experiences, Othership was definitely a pioneer in Toronto’s skyrocketing hot-and-cold therapy craze, which opened its first location on Adelaide West back in 2022. Now, it has expanded with a second location in Yorkville, featuring a massive 100-person sauna, eight ice baths, and a tea room.
Opt for a 75-minute guided class or self-guided free flow, or ditch the club and try an evening social while you connect with other “journeyers” as you cycle from hot to cold. If you’re finding yourself struggling, the expert guides are there to help with the power of visualization, vocalization, breathwork, and more.
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