Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant is currently undergoing major construction to enlarge the facility; the work should be finished before the end of fall. Let’s look at what’s in store at this Nordic-inspired thermal resort that has become, over the years, an institution in the world of relaxation and absolute well-being.

Fans of hydrotherapy will soon be able to enjoy new relaxation facilities. In addition to an immense infinity whirlpool bath with a warm waterfall, which can accommodate up to 65 people, there’ll be a new dry sauna and a second steam bath. A cold pool with a Nordic falls plus numerous outdoor relaxation areas will also be added to the current offering. New chaise lounges will be equipped with heat lamps and an enormous stone fireplace will preside over the entry to the forest, close to the Diable River. The goal of the expansion is to provide the ever-increasing number of visitors with more space, thus ensuring them of an exceptional relaxation experience.

“The region is doing well, and after having developed the Scandinave Spas at Blue Mountain, Whistler and Montreal’s Vieux Port, it was time to focus on the original facility and proceed with enlarging it,” explains Deana Prud’Homme, director of Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant. “It’s not at all that we want to add tons of lockers and stuff more people into the premises. We want to provide more relaxation space to our visitors during the busy times and offer an experience as authentic as it is now. We want people to continue to have as much privacy as possible, even when there are a lot of guests. The waterfalls are important because they mask the sound of traffic on the Montée Ryan. We’re adding parking spaces, as well, because parking can be a problem on the weekends,” she emphasizes.

Founded in 1999 by Pierre Brisson and Benoit Berthiaume, the Scandinave Spa Mont-Tremblant originally only had a wet sauna, the reception pavilion, eight massage rooms, the small hot tub and a hole in the river ice to provide access to cold water. Numerous small buildings, inspired by Scandinavian architecture, housing a dry sauna, relaxation spaces and massage rooms were added over the years without ever detracting from the authenticity of the famous Mont-Tremblant spa.

Ensuring quiet in the heart of a construction site

Construction means noise, which is far from ideal when it comes to ensuring a relaxing atmosphere. The challenge of enlarging the Scandinave while continuing to operate the current facilities was a major one. Fortunately, the construction is happening on the other side of the Pavillon Zéro Gravité and is not a problem for visitor relaxation.

“We closed the Zéro Gravité – which will eventually house the new dry sauna and the new steam bath, as well as a few of the massage rooms – because of the noise. But overall, when you’re on the site, you don’t hear what’s going on. It’s far enough away,” Deana assures us.

The launch of the new spa facilities is planned for fall 2017.