Taking in the gorgeous view of the snow capped mountains and the golf course surrounded by lush greenery and the arbutus trees while sitting in outdoor mineral pool at Sante Spa was some of the best scenery I’d ever seen at a spa. Afterwards, warming up in front of the fireplace in the Forest Lounge with a cup of peppermint tea, it was like coming home to the luxury of a fireplace on a winter’s night for me. Of course, that was only the beginning of my time at Sante Spa.

Experiencing a Body Wrap

Lindsey, my massage therapist, started my Rejuvenating Arbutus Wrap , one of Sante Spa’s signature treatments, with a full body exfoliation using Bamboo Polish on my back, shoulders, arms, legs and stomach. I discovered that the Arbutus Wrap was named not because it used any of the arbutus trees (which are endangered) but because it was inspired by the arbutus tree shedding its bark every season, renewing its skin similar to the effects of the treatment.

After the Bamboo Polish, Lindsey covered my body with mud and cocooned me in the spa’s ritual wrap. I’d never felt so warm and relaxed in my life. The many layers of the wrap start off with a few towels and layers of what looked like plastic wrap, heavy blankets and even what looked like a heat-resistant fire blanket.

While I was cocooned, Lindsey gave me a relaxing scalp and facial massage using aromatherapy oils. I’d never had a scalp massage before which helped relieve a slight headache I’d been feeling earlier in the day. After the massage, I stepped into the shower to wash away the remnants of the Bamboo Polish and mud. For the last stage of the wrap, Lindsey worked all the tension out of my muscles using moisturizing Cocoa Butter Cream.

What Makes Sante Spa Different

For me, it’s the signature treatments in Sante Spa’s menu that are among the most unique and that set them apart from the competition. From the Quartz Crystal Facial Experience utilizing healing quartz crystals to the Elements Mountain Massage with BC jade stones, the spa goes above and beyond to provide their guests with exclusive treatments.

Taking it a step further, Sante Spa also offers specialized Wellness and Nature Experiences, combining the best in outdoor activities in Victoria with health and wellness. The Goldstream Hikers Reprieve is an amazing combination of a customized guided hike through Goldstream Provincial Park, refreshing snacks and a dip in the therapeutic mineral pool followed by a choice between the Mountain Elements Massage or Balancing Facial. The Finlayson Reach package features a hike on Mt. Finlayson followed by a dip in the mineral pool, an hour long Relaxation Massage and foot scrub.

There are two different yoga packages to choose from, Yoga+Spa and Yoga+Spa For Groups, with treatments such as the Detoxifying Coffee and Sea Kelp Wrap included. The last two treatments are for Cycling on the Galloping Goose Trail and Garden +Spa, a self-directed visit of the Hatley Park Gardens, the former featuring a 60 min Sports Massage and the latter featuring an Organic Thyme Manicure or Regenerative Facial.

Based on everything I learned about the spa, the exclusive signature treatments, the gorgeous views and the wonderful treatment I personally experienced Sante Spa is one of the most unique, beautiful and interesting spa I’ve ever been to and I intend to return to experience more of their treatments.