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Toronto Sun
21-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Toronto Sun
Chateau Lake Louise to open first luxury Nordic-style wellness centre in Banff National Park
BASIN Glacial Waters spa is set to open at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on Sept. 15. An artist rendering shows the facility in summer. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. It's official. One of the most anticipated new wellness offerings in Alberta has set its opening date. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account BASIN Glacial Waters, an indoor-outdoor, thermal spa and wellness centre at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, will welcome guests beginning Sept. 15. The facility – an interpretation of a traditional bathhouse – and the first of its kind within Banff National Park, has been two decades in the making. The new wellness centre is a part of a $130-million transformation of the heritage property, which includes renovated guest rooms and a redesigned Fairmont Spa. Reservations for access into BASIN Glacial Waters – at this time, available only to hotel guests – open Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m. Access passes for non-hotel guests will be added at a later date. BASIN Glacial Waters spa is set to open at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on Sept. 15 Guests will engage in self-guided circuits of traditional Finnish and Bio Saunas, an Aufguss Sauna, Steam Rooms, Hot Stone Massage Room, and Silent Salt Relax Room. There is also a series of diverse temperature pools, including the Reflexology Pool, Infinity Pool – spanning onto the outdoor terrace – and Kneipp Walk, for standing contrast bathing. There are two wet treatment rooms, one of which is modelled on a traditional Turkish Hammam for full-body exfoliation. Plan your next getaway with Travel Time, featuring travel deals, destinations and gear. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Guests can opt to follow one of five curated wellness 'trails' for a preferred wellness outcome. For example, the 'Stillness Trail' is meant to soothe the nervous system and set the body into the perfect state for a deep rest, while the 'Presence Trail' can counteract jet lag and calm anxiety. The 'Aufguss Ceremony', with roots in European sauna practices, will be a signature option. Led by 'sauna masters' performing traditional oil-infused steam rituals to small groups within the outdoor Aufguss sauna, ceremonies will take place throughout the day. In addition to the spa and treatments, there is a communal lounge with a selection of elixirs, tonics, nootropics and adaptogens, as well as Champagne and craft beverages. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Our vision with this concept was to create an all-sensory space that felt both intentional and immersive, where guests can slow down, take a breath, and feel genuinely restored – all the while, set against the exquisite backdrop of Lake Louise,' says Emma Darby, global vice-president spa & wellness, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. 'The BASIN experience is not prescriptive but is instead deeply connected to the landscape and focused on the guest's mindset.' BASIN Glacial Waters spa is set to open at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on Sept. 15 The centre was designed by Milan's Matteo Thun & Partners, with inspiration from natural springs, thermal waters, and long-established wellness practices of Nordic sauna culture – all with a luxury element. Adjacent to the majestic chateau, BASIN overlooks the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier – the source of the facility's mineral-rich water. 'Capturing the spirit of Lake Louise was at the heart of the architectural intention, to respect the richness of the landscape with a design that represents simplicity, purity, and the uniqueness of the location. Nature and the beautiful surroundings of the lake and the forest become the protagonist – architecture and interior the stage,' Matteo Thun stated in a press release. From opening, BASIN will be accessible daily and year-round, the indoor-outdoor nature of the thermotherapy experience shifting with the season. Toronto & GTA Uncategorized Columnists MMA Movies
Vancouver Sun
17-07-2025
- Vancouver Sun
Chateau Lake Louise set to open first luxury Nordic-style wellness centre in Banff National Park
It's official. One of the most anticipated new wellness offerings in Alberta has set its opening date. BASIN Glacial Waters, an indoor-outdoor, thermal spa and wellness centre at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, will welcome guests beginning Sept. 15. The facility – an interpretation of a traditional bathhouse – and the first of its kind within Banff National Park, has been two decades in the making. The new wellness centre is a part of a $130-million transformation of the heritage property, which includes renovated guest rooms and a redesigned Fairmont Spa. Reservations for access into BASIN Glacial Waters – at this time, available only to hotel guests – open Friday, July 18, at 10 a.m. Access passes for non-hotel guests will be added at a later date. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Guests will engage in self-guided circuits of traditional Finnish and Bio Saunas, an Aufguss Sauna, Steam Rooms, Hot Stone Massage Room, and Silent Salt Relax Room. There is also a series of diverse temperature pools, including the Reflexology Pool, Infinity Pool – spanning onto the outdoor terrace – and Kneipp Walk, for standing contrast bathing. There are two wet treatment rooms, one of which is modelled on a traditional Turkish Hammam for full-body exfoliation. Guests can opt to follow one of five curated wellness 'trails' for a preferred wellness outcome. For example, the 'Stillness Trail' is meant to soothe the nervous system and set the body into the perfect state for a deep rest, while the 'Presence Trail' can counteract jet lag and calm anxiety. The 'Aufguss Ceremony', with roots in European sauna practices, will be a signature option. Led by 'sauna masters' performing traditional oil-infused steam rituals to small groups within the outdoor Aufguss sauna, ceremonies will take place throughout the day. In addition to the spa and treatments, there is a communal lounge with a selection of elixirs, tonics, nootropics and adaptogens, as well as Champagne and craft beverages. 'Our vision with this concept was to create an all-sensory space that felt both intentional and immersive, where guests can slow down, take a breath, and feel genuinely restored – all the while, set against the exquisite backdrop of Lake Louise,' says Emma Darby, global vice-president spa & wellness, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. 'The BASIN experience is not prescriptive but is instead deeply connected to the landscape and focused on the guest's mindset.' The centre was designed by Milan's Matteo Thun & Partners, with inspiration from natural springs, thermal waters, and long-established wellness practices of Nordic sauna culture – all with a luxury element. Adjacent to the majestic chateau, BASIN overlooks the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier – the source of the facility's mineral-rich water. 'Capturing the spirit of Lake Louise was at the heart of the architectural intention, to respect the richness of the landscape with a design that represents simplicity, purity, and the uniqueness of the location. Nature and the beautiful surroundings of the lake and the forest become the protagonist – architecture and interior the stage,' Matteo Thun stated in a press release. From opening, BASIN will be accessible daily and year-round, the indoor-outdoor nature of the thermotherapy experience shifting with the season.
Calgary Herald
16-07-2025
- Calgary Herald
Chateau Lake Louise set to open first luxury Nordic-style wellness centre in Banff National Park
It's official. One of the most anticipated new wellness offerings in Alberta has set its opening date. Article content BASIN Glacial Waters, an indoor-outdoor, thermal spa and wellness centre at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, will welcome guests beginning Sept. 15. Article content Article content The facility – an interpretation of a traditional bathhouse – and the first of its kind within Banff National Park, has been two decades in the making. The new wellness centre is a part of a $130-million transformation of the heritage property, which includes renovated guest rooms and a redesigned Fairmont Spa. Article content Article content Article content Guests will engage in self-guided circuits of traditional Finnish and Bio Saunas, an Aufguss Sauna, Steam Rooms, Hot Stone Massage Room, and Silent Salt Relax Room. There is also a series of diverse temperature pools, including the Reflexology Pool, Infinity Pool – spanning onto the outdoor terrace – and Kneipp Walk, for standing contrast bathing. There are two wet treatment rooms, one of which is modelled on a traditional Turkish Hammam for full-body exfoliation. Article content Guests can opt to follow one of five curated wellness 'trails' for a preferred wellness outcome. For example, the 'Stillness Trail' is meant to soothe the nervous system and set the body into the perfect state for a deep rest, while the 'Presence Trail' can counteract jet lag and calm anxiety. The 'Aufguss Ceremony', with roots in European sauna practices, will be a signature option. Led by 'sauna masters' performing traditional oil-infused steam rituals to small groups within the outdoor Aufguss sauna, ceremonies will take place throughout the day. Article content Article content In addition to the spa and treatments, there is a communal lounge with a selection of elixirs, tonics, nootropics and adaptogens, as well as Champagne and craft beverages. Article content 'Our vision with this concept was to create an all-sensory space that felt both intentional and immersive, where guests can slow down, take a breath, and feel genuinely restored – all the while, set against the exquisite backdrop of Lake Louise,' says Emma Darby, global vice-president spa & wellness, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. 'The BASIN experience is not prescriptive but is instead deeply connected to the landscape and focused on the guest's mindset.' Article content The centre was designed by Milan's Matteo Thun & Partners, with inspiration from natural springs, thermal waters, and long-established wellness practices of Nordic sauna culture – all with a luxury element. Adjacent to the majestic chateau, BASIN overlooks the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier – the source of the facility's mineral-rich water. Article content 'Capturing the spirit of Lake Louise was at the heart of the architectural intention, to respect the richness of the landscape with a design that represents simplicity, purity, and the uniqueness of the location. Nature and the beautiful surroundings of the lake and the forest become the protagonist – architecture and interior the stage,' Matteo Thun stated in a press release.
Edmonton Journal
16-07-2025
- Edmonton Journal
Chateau Lake Louise set to open first luxury Nordic-style wellness centre in Banff National Park
It's official. One of the most anticipated new wellness offerings in Alberta has set its opening date. Article content BASIN Glacial Waters, an indoor-outdoor, thermal spa and wellness centre at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, will welcome guests beginning Sept. 15. Article content Article content The facility – an interpretation of a traditional bathhouse – and the first of its kind within Banff National Park, has been two decades in the making. The new wellness centre is a part of a $130-million transformation of the heritage property, which includes renovated guest rooms and a redesigned Fairmont Spa. Article content Article content Article content Guests will engage in self-guided circuits of traditional Finnish and Bio Saunas, an Aufguss Sauna, Steam Rooms, Hot Stone Massage Room, and Silent Salt Relax Room. There is also a series of diverse temperature pools, including the Reflexology Pool, Infinity Pool – spanning onto the outdoor terrace – and Kneipp Walk, for standing contrast bathing. There are two wet treatment rooms, one of which is modelled on a traditional Turkish Hammam for full-body exfoliation. Article content Guests can opt to follow one of five curated wellness 'trails' for a preferred wellness outcome. For example, the 'Stillness Trail' is meant to soothe the nervous system and set the body into the perfect state for a deep rest, while the 'Presence Trail' can counteract jet lag and calm anxiety. The 'Aufguss Ceremony', with roots in European sauna practices, will be a signature option. Led by 'sauna masters' performing traditional oil-infused steam rituals to small groups within the outdoor Aufguss sauna, ceremonies will take place throughout the day. Article content Article content In addition to the spa and treatments, there is a communal lounge with a selection of elixirs, tonics, nootropics and adaptogens, as well as Champagne and craft beverages. Article content 'Our vision with this concept was to create an all-sensory space that felt both intentional and immersive, where guests can slow down, take a breath, and feel genuinely restored – all the while, set against the exquisite backdrop of Lake Louise,' says Emma Darby, global vice-president spa & wellness, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. 'The BASIN experience is not prescriptive but is instead deeply connected to the landscape and focused on the guest's mindset.' Article content The centre was designed by Milan's Matteo Thun & Partners, with inspiration from natural springs, thermal waters, and long-established wellness practices of Nordic sauna culture – all with a luxury element. Adjacent to the majestic chateau, BASIN overlooks the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the Victoria Glacier – the source of the facility's mineral-rich water. Article content 'Capturing the spirit of Lake Louise was at the heart of the architectural intention, to respect the richness of the landscape with a design that represents simplicity, purity, and the uniqueness of the location. Nature and the beautiful surroundings of the lake and the forest become the protagonist – architecture and interior the stage,' Matteo Thun stated in a press release. Article content
