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| - What can be more interesting for a guy than three hours filled with quiet relaxation in a spa? Well, I can think of so many things, but it's a long weekend, it's freezing outside, and my wife found this cool SPA in the unexplored Montreal, so I kind of have to go there.
First, this place is on a boat, which insures at least some level of coolness ("I'm on a boat", www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7yfISlGLNU). It gives the place certain charm, but also limits available space.
Second, there are two hot tubs located outside. Nothing compares with the opportunity to walk outside in only swimming shorts and dip right into steaming water when it is so cold outside (it was around 10F that day) that short walk from hotel to the spa seems like an eternity. The experience feels complete with light snow falling down your head. On the negative side, these pools could be bigger to allow for actual swimming.
In addition, there are various saunas and steam rooms, and quiet places for reading and relaxation. So you can read a book, or write, or take a nap, since being in a hot tub gets boring after a while.
I guess the main appeal of this place is in various massages, mani-pedi and other SPA stuff, but I did not go for any of that. This is just not my thing, but the massage area was rather crowded on Thursday afternoon, so I guess it is popular.
In summary, cool experience, especially in cold weather even with basic water circuit package.
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