Relaxation & Lifestyle
The Spas and Wellness Centers of Old Quebec
In the centuries-old stones of Old Quebec lie havens of peace with rare elegance. From luxury spas to contemplative retreats, here are the best addresses to slow down and recharge.
The Monastère des Augustines
Four Centuries of Soul Care
Founded in 1639, the Monastère des Augustines is one of the most unique places in the world where well-being meets history and spirituality.
Within the walls of the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec, the Monastère des Augustines offers a unique experience: integrative health retreats, treatments inspired by the practices of Augustinian midwives, contemplative lodging in restored cells. A place where holistic medicine meets inner peace.
The Monastère des Augustines is not an ordinary spa. It is a place where slowness is a value, where treatments are part of a life philosophy. No screens, no rush: only stone, silence, inner gardens, and cuisine made from organic products from the Quebec terroir. An experience that shifts boundaries.
The spas of the grand hotels
Luxury and Prestige Care
The grand hotels of Old Quebec have developed spa offerings worthy of the best international destinations, often accessible to non-residents.
The spa at Château Frontenac spans several levels of the iconic hotel. Roman bath, Scandinavian sauna, facial treatments with Clarins products, deep tissue massages provided by certified therapists: a fitness program as impressive as the view of the Saint Lawrence from the building's windows.
In one of the most sought-after hotel addresses in the Old Port, Auberge Saint-Antoine offers fully personalized treatments in an intimate setting that pleasantly contrasts with the offerings of large luxury hotels. The therapists work with local products derived from Quebec plants.
In a contemporary architecture sharply contrasting with the historic stones of Old Quebec, Hôtel PUR offers an efficient urban spa: heated indoor pool, dry sauna, massages by appointment. Perfect for a wellness break between activities.
Natural treatments
Quebec in every treatment
The richness of Quebec’s boreal flora inspires a new generation of therapists who incorporate local plants into their treatment protocols.
Eastern cedar, taiga birch tar, wild chamomile, hemp oil from Outaouais: Quebec’s boreal pharmacopeia is a richness often unknown. Wellness practitioners in Quebec bring it to the forefront, following the pioneering work of places like Chez Boulay Bistro Boréal which put Nordic cuisine on the gastronomic map.
From Charlevoix seaweed creams to mineral mud baths from the Canadian Shield: treatments inspired by the boreal terroir offer an experience both deeply rooted and surprising for visitors from elsewhere.
Nordic baths
Heat, cold, rest
Nordic thermotherapy, based on the sauna-cold bath-rest cycle, is a deeply Quebecois way of life that the region’s best spots have elevated to an experience.
Just a few kilometers from Quebec City, Valcartier Nordic Spa is one of the most spectacular thermal experiences in Quebec. Outdoor hot pools in the middle of winter, icy cold river baths, panoramic saunas: a true journey to the north, accessible in 20 minutes from Old Quebec.
With its facilities in the Quebec region, Strøm offers a refined Nordic thermotherapy experience in a carefully designed architectural setting. Pools of varying temperatures, wood saunas, contemplative rest cabins: the perfect formula to recover after a long day of sightseeing.
Signature rituals
Must-try treatments to experience at least once during a stay in Old Quebec.
A night or a full weekend immersed in the historic spaces of the monastery, with access to archives, medicinal gardens, and integrative treatments. A transformative experience, far from any digital distractions.
A hot stone massage enhanced with essential oils of cedar, balsam fir, and labrador, followed by a facial treatment with Quebec clays. An olfactory journey through the boreal forest without leaving the historic city.
Wood-fired Finnish sauna, plunge into icy water, rest in a hammock by the fireplace, steam sauna with eucalyptus: the full cycle, repeated three times, releases tension and clears the mind with remarkable efficiency.
Two hours in the Frontenac spa facilities, with access to the panoramic Roman bath overlooking the Saint Lawrence. Cinematic relaxation, in a setting that reminds you luxury has no age.
Barista's tip
After a treatment or a nordic bath session, your body deserves something sweet and deep. Our golden milk with turmeric and ginger, or a double espresso with a square of dark chocolate: both options gently restart the engine. The ideal pit stop after relaxation.
Carrera Café
The break that extends well-being
Well-being doesn’t stop at the spa exit. At Carrera Café, we integrate it into every cup and every plate.
A day that starts at the Monastère des Augustines or ends at Strøm Nordique deserves a quality gourmet stop in between. At Carrera Café, in Petit-Champlain, our menu highlights balanced drinks and light platters with local products to accompany a day focused on self-care.
An oat milk latte, a platter of raw vegetables and fresh cheeses, a square of 72% dark chocolate from Quebec: exactly what you need to recharge without overloading the body. The complete and elegant wellness circuit.
Extend your well-being
Morning spa, Carrera Café in the afternoon. The perfect day in Petit-Champlain.
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