We love the fresh, vibrant Spring season, and the birth and renewal it brings – and so many new partners to Wellness Travel BC!
We have a number of new partners that we’re excited to share with you, below.
We now have two regional and six community destination marketing organizations officially supporting our wellness tourism initiative. In British Columbia, we are proud to have new endorsements from the Thompson Okanagan and Kootenay Rockies regions.
And we’re growing across Canada, too! Travel Yukon and the Inn on the Lake in Whitehorse are now a part of our exclusive, expanding portfolio of wellness travel providers. On the bucket list for many, this part of our country offers an abundance of unique experiences to unwind, learn and grow.
Read on to learn more about our newest partners.
Thompson Okanagan Region
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association
The striking natural landscape of mountains, lakes, valleys, and deserts invites year-round wellness. Here you will find a prescription for mindfulness and rejuvenation by exploring trails, holistic wellness spas, resorts and bio-dynamic wineries and farms.
Spirit Ridge Resort – Osoyoos
Home of the Osoyoos Indian Band, the sacred land of Spirit Ridge has provided a physical and spiritual bounty for thousands of years. With captivating lake views, vineyards, an Indigenous-owned winery, and stirring Indigenous culture, Spirit Ridge Resort will allow you to rest and unwind in luxurious accommodations, spa therapies and superb dining.
Wild Heart Spirit Heart – Tulameen
As the name implies, Wild Heart Spirit Heart is where a restful, immersive wellness experience is yours. So, sink into the exquisite retreat setting. Focus on your health with therapies proven to soothe your body, mind, and soul. Healing and wellness include yoga, massage, forest bathing, inspirational talks, and meditation complemented by fresh, organic plant-based meals served under the twinkling lights of the pergola and night sky. Summer retreats are available now.
Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Region
Fairmont Chateau Whistler – Whistler
Come where there is fresh air and curious wildlife. Where there are lakes, ski trails, bike paths, and culture and rest. With wellness options at every turn, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler affords a welcome respite from your daily rush – beautiful rooms with a view, palate-pleasing, healthy menus, and an elegant spa. This alpine icon is always a pleasure for the senses in the perfect location at the foot of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains.
Nita Lake Lodge – Whistler
Tucked into the shores of Nita Lake, yet easily accessible from Whistler Village, Nita Lake Lodge is a haven for worn out city dwellers. Awaken your senses by connecting with the elements – from warm fires and lake views to rooftop hot tubs and lake crafts, local seasonal cuisine and an organic spa, every moment spent here brings you closer to nature.
Fairmont Vancouver Airport – Vancouver
One might not associate wellness with an airport hotel – but this property is an exception. Fairmont Vancouver Airport is a glorious retreat between destinations that provides rest and rejuvenation when travelling, whether heading outbound or returning home. With an immersive collection of in-room wellness experiences, a Health Club, and signature treatments from the onsite Absolute Spa, wellness travel will be yours at this award-winning airport hotel.
Kootenay Rockies Region
Kootenay Rockies Tourism
The Kootenay Rockies region has natural hot springs flowing beneath spectacular mountain ranges, providing endless opportunities to expand your overall well-being. Wellness is defined and supported as energy flows here.
Yukon
Travel Yukon
Close your eyes. Take in the air that’s so fresh it still has that new air smell. Open your eyes and see the beauty of a canvas that Mother Nature could only paint in an excellent mood. You are here, in the Yukon. Dramatic. Bold. And ever so welcoming as you hit pause, taking time to unwind and enjoy how good you feel. Relax. It only gets better.
Inn on the Lake – Whitehorse
Somewhere over the rainbow lies the quintessential lodge, resplendent in warm hospitality, with mouth-watering food and drink, and the most magnificent views of the famed Northern Lights! Inn on the Lake is the ideal location to park your cares and woes at the front door then nestle into the inviting ambience.
Cariboo, Chilcotin & Coast
Echo Valley Ranch & Spa – Clinton
Though not a new partner, we’d like to give a special shout-out to Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, one of our founding members. Standing by us through three years of the pandemic, we are immensely appreciative for their annual renewal and are proud to showcase their creative wellness programs, now offered year-round. Echo Valley Ranch & Spa is accepting reservations for late Spring and Summer now.
Breathe in Spring
Spring is finally here! We invite you to take a deep breath, exhale, and give a moment of gratitude wherever you are. Isn’t it wonderful how good you suddenly feel?
Visit www.wellnesstravelbc.com often to read our latest blog posts, including fabulous travel horoscopes by our friend, Psychic Isabelle Ram. Then check out our Events page to discover what’s happening at resorts and communities throughout British Columbia and the Yukon.
Yours in travel for wellness,
Cheryl MacKinnon
Chief Wellness Officer