This spa village is 1 hour from Toronto and it's like a mini trip to Iceland's Blue Lagoon

If you're in need of some rest and relaxation, this spa village near Toronto is the place to be. Offering a range of services and amenities, you can totally unwind in this wellness paradise.

Located just an hour away from Toronto, the spa is the largest in Ontario and allows you to enjoy Canadian and Nordic experiences.

Thermëa Spa Village in Whitby is home to a range of facilities and services. According to its website, it's a "wellness haven" and offers "the widest selection of experiences dedicated to the wellbeing of body and mind in North America."

It was recently named among America's Top 100 Spas of 2024 by Spas of America.

The spa features an array of facilities, including saunas, baths, rituals, and rest areas, where you can relax the day away.

While it may not replicate Iceland's Blue Lagoon, you can feel like you've been transported to another land as you lounge in steaming pools surrounded by snowy landscapes.

From the hammock forest to the A-frame rest area and salt inhalation sauna, you can forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life here.

Some highlights of the spa include the Källa floatation pool and the Rhassoul wellness experience, which includes a body scrub and clay mask.

If you're looking for some extra pampering, you can book treatments like facials, massages and scrubs.

Bring your appetite because Thermëa is home to three "culinary universes" — The Resto, Lounge and Biergarden.

Rates for day use of the spa start at $119 per person and include access to the outdoor thermal baths, saunas, rest areas and rituals with a robe and locker rental.

Whether you're looking for a romantic escape or just somewhere to unwind, this dreamy spa village is a tranquil escape.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.