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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.

Floating sauna experience in Victoria harbor

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HAVNSightFloating sauna experience in Victoria harbor
Hot Tub BoatSightWhimsical hot tub boating experience
Driftwood beerRestaurantLocal beer to enjoy on Hot Tub Boat
Elsewhere
Clayoquot SoundSightTofino, CanadaRegion of forested islands and fjords
Hot Springs CoveSightTofino, CanadaGeothermal site called mux̣ʷšiƛa
Kingfisher Pacific Resort & SpaHotelComox, CanadaWellness landmark with subterranean hydrotherapy circuit
Cathedral GroveSightPort Alberni, CanadaTowering cedar trees
Taylor RiverSightPort Alberni, CanadaAquamarine river
Moon Jelly BathhouseSightTofino, CanadaFloat home with wood-fired tubs
Maquinna Marine Provincial ParkSightTofino, CanadaLocation of Hot Springs Cove
West Coast Aquatic SafarisPlaceTofino, CanadaOffers boat journey to Hot Springs Cove
Clayoquot Wilderness LodgeHotelTofino, CanadaSecluded, off-grid glamping outpost
Healing Grounds spaSightTofino, CanadaHas hot tubs, sauna, cold plunge circuit
Ancient Cedars SpaSightTofino, CanadaBook Cedar Sanctuary at Wickanninish Inn
Wickanninish InnHotelTofino, CanadaFeatures Ancient Cedars Spa
Drift SpaSightUcluelet, CanadaCoastal-themed treatments at Black Rock Oceanfront Resort
Black Rock Oceanfront ResortHotelUcluelet, CanadaHome to Drift Spa
Remote Floating SaunaSightTofino, CanadaWood-fired sauna 30 minutes from Tofino Resort
Tofino Resort & MarinaHotelTofino, CanadaOffers Remote Floating Sauna
Salish Sea Nature ConnectionsPlaceCourtenay, CanadaLeads mindful walking groups near Courtney

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How to Plan a Spa-Hopping Trip Across Vancouver Island