Six of the best wellness experiences in Alberta

Whether unwinding at a spa, exploring mountain trails or escaping to a secluded lodge beneath dark skies, Alberta offers many ways to slow down

Mahikan Trails

ALBERTA MAHICAN

Join a guided medicine walk and discover how Indigenous Peoples have used native plants for healing and wellbeing for generations at Mahikan Trails. These immersive experiences, run and owned by Cree people, invite visitors to slow down, reconnect with nature and learn traditional plant knowledge in Alberta’s forests and mountain landscapes.

Métis Crossing

ALBERTA METIS

On the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Métis Crossing blends culture and wellbeing. Clients can stay in a Sky Watching Dome beneath some of Alberta’s darkest skies, take part in land-based experiences and look ahead to the new Sage and Spruce Indigenous Spa, featuring sauna and cold-plunge experiences inspired by Indigenous traditions.

Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection

ALBERTA RIMROCK

Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection is designed to immerse guests in the surrounding wilderness. Its new wellness bathhouse features vitality pools, hydrothermal circuits, saunas, steam rooms and a mountain-facing infinity pool, alongside experiences such as forest bathing and alpine yoga. It offers a fresh take on wellbeing in the heart of Banff National Park.

Basin Glacial Waters

ALBERTA BASIN

Located within Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, BASIN Glacial Waters draws inspiration from the surrounding Rockies. Guests can alternate between warm baths, cold plunges and steam rooms while enjoying spectacular mountain views. The glacial-fed retreat blends ancient thermotherapy traditions with contemporary spa design for a truly restorative escape.

Warrior Women

ALBERTA WARRIOR

For a different perspective on Jasper’s landscapes, Warrior Women offers Indigenous- and women-led experiences including medicine walks, storytelling, drumming and fireside gatherings. Guests learn about traditional knowledge, local history and the deep connection between Indigenous communities and the land.

Mount Engadine Lodge

ALBERTA MOUNT

WiFi becomes an afterthought at Mount Engadine Lodge, set deep in Kananaskis Country. Days can be spent hiking trails, watching for wildlife or enjoying the mountain views, before settling in for an evening under some of the darkest skies in the Rockies. Accommodation ranges from lodge rooms to glamping tents and yurts.

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