Hot Springs Cove, Tofino

Condé Nast TravelerOct 10

How to Plan a Spa-Hopping Trip Across Vancouver Island

From floating bathhouses to geothermal hot springs in ancient rainforests, Adrienne Matei journeys across Vancouver Island and finds that wellness is woven into the landscape of British Columbia's wild Pacific coast.

Geothermal site called mux̣ʷšiƛa

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Clayoquot SoundSightRegion of forested islands and fjords
Hot Springs CoveSightGeothermal site called mux̣ʷšiƛa
Moon Jelly BathhouseSightFloat home with wood-fired tubs
Maquinna Marine Provincial ParkSightLocation of Hot Springs Cove
West Coast Aquatic SafarisPlaceOffers boat journey to Hot Springs Cove
Clayoquot Wilderness LodgeHotelSecluded, off-grid glamping outpost
Healing Grounds spaSightHas hot tubs, sauna, cold plunge circuit
Ancient Cedars SpaSightBook Cedar Sanctuary at Wickanninish Inn
Wickanninish InnHotelFeatures Ancient Cedars Spa
Remote Floating SaunaSightWood-fired sauna 30 minutes from Tofino Resort
Tofino Resort & MarinaHotelOffers Remote Floating Sauna
Elsewhere
HAVNSightVictoria, CanadaFloating sauna experience in Victoria harbor
Kingfisher Pacific Resort & SpaHotelComox, CanadaWellness landmark with subterranean hydrotherapy circuit
Cathedral GroveSightPort Alberni, CanadaTowering cedar trees
Taylor RiverSightPort Alberni, CanadaAquamarine river
Drift SpaSightUcluelet, CanadaCoastal-themed treatments at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
Black Rock Oceanfront ResortHotelUcluelet, CanadaHome to Drift Spa
Salish Sea Nature ConnectionsPlaceCourtenay, CanadaLeads mindful walking groups near Courtney
Hot Tub BoatSightVictoria, CanadaWhimsical hot tub boating experience
Driftwood beerRestaurantVictoria, CanadaLocal beer to enjoy on Hot Tub Boat

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