Nordik Spa-Nature
One of North America's largest Nordic-style outdoor hot spring complexes, with hot pools, cold pools and saunas built into the hillside. Soaking in the snow in winter is especially popular.
Located in Chelsea beside Gatineau Park, the spa has more than ten indoor and outdoor pools, a range of saunas, and a salt-water floating pool (Källa). The recommended routine is hot, cold, then relax. Day passes start from about CAD 100. Weekend visits require advance online booking. Entry is for ages 18 and over, with some time slots open to ages 16 and up. It is about a 15-minute drive from downtown Ottawa. Some areas are quiet zones, so please keep your voice down.
Opening hours
Daily, approx. 9:00 AM–10:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Gatineau Park
- Mackenzie King Estate
- Canadian Museum of History
- Canadian War Museum
- Rideau Falls
- Kìwekì Point
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Supreme Court of Canada Building