Mineral Spas
Saskatchewan has two mineral spas, each with its own unique character and setting.
Temple Gardens Mineral Spa and Resort Hotel
Temple Gardens Mineral Spa is located in downtown Moose Jaw, adjacent to the city’s scenic Crescent Park. This four-and-a-half star resort hotel showcases natural geothermal mineral waters drawn from “ancient seabeds” deep below the earth’s surface (more than 1,350 metres or 4,500 feet). These mineral rich waters contain trace elements and minerals our bodies need. The large indoor/outdoor spa pool is located on the fourth floor of the hotel, offering a beautiful treetop view of Crescent Park. The temperatures in the pool range between 96 and 103 degrees Fahrenheit.
The hotel has 181 well-appointed rooms, including private mineral spa jacuzzi suites, as well as an “Anniversary” Suite, “Celebration” Suite and “Honeymoon” Suite.
After “taking the waters”, visitors have a variety of other specialty treatments to choose from – everything from massage, body wraps to specialty facials. Most popular for both women and men is the Temple Gardens Signature facial. The Oasis Centre also offers the “Oasis” Rose Hip Body Wrap in conjunction with the Hills Health Ranch, which is also proving to be one of the most beneficial rejuvenating body treatments.
www.templegardens.sk.ca
Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa
Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa is located near the Town of Watrous on the shores of Little Manitou Lake, a short drive south of the Yellowhead Highway and about two hours north of the TransCanada Highway.
The European-style mineral spa draws its waters from Little Manitou Lake. This lake’s briny waters are unique to the western hemisphere, possessing natural therapeutic skin and body care properties found only at a few places in the world - Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic and The Dead Sea of Israel. Minerals found in significant concentrations - magnesium, carbonate, potassium, mineral salts, sodium, calcium, iron, silica and sulphur – give the water a specific gravity of 1.06. This translates to a unique, impossible-to-sink buoyancy that helps relieve pressure on tired or aching joints.
Overlooking the lake, the resort complex features 60 rooms and suites. Three connected pools are heated to temperatures ranging from 94 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. An array of therapeutic and esthetic services are offered and the complex has a fully-equipped fitness centre. Shops linking the hotel with the spa pools provide a great place to look for souvenirs crafted by local artisans. And nearby Danceland features a one-of-a-kind dance floor built on a springy horse-hair pad.
www.manitousprings.ca
