Strom Nordic Spa offers a complete thermotherapy experience: alternating hot baths, steam saunas, and cold pools, all set in carefully designed natural surroundings. Their concept is based on the hot-cold-rest cycle, inspired by Scandinavian traditions and adapted to Quebec’s climate.

The site on Île-des-Soeurs, near Montreal, made Strom famous in Quebec. But for Quebec City visitors, the complex on the Plains becomes a must-visit stop. The view of the Saint Lawrence is spectacular, especially in winter when the river is covered with ice.

Massages, body treatments, and couples packages make Strom an ideal choice for a full day of relaxation. You’ll find both locals who practice the thermal ritual weekly and visitors experiencing Nordic spa for the first time.

The Nordic bath is based on a simple principle: alternating temperatures to stimulate blood circulation, relax muscles, and balance the nervous system. Hot (sauna, bath at 38-40 degrees), cold (bath at 10-15 degrees or plunge into ice water), then rest (enveloping chair, silence).

In Quebec, this ritual has found an ideal setting. The Siberian cold of winter, the forests, lakes, and rivers surrounding the city have naturally inspired a unique thermal wellness culture. The Nordic spas here incorporate local materials, cherry wood, Laurentian stone, to create atmospheres that belong to them.

We advise beginners to start with an introductory session. Spa staff like those at Strom are trained to guide visitors, explain the cycles, and suggest variations according to each person's sensitivity.