As the buzz of summer winds down and the crisp air of fall rolls in, it's the perfect moment to slow down, reset, and take care of yourself. In Winnipeg, we’re lucky to have a range of restorative spaces that help ease the seasonal shift. Whether you’re soaking in the warmth at Thermëa or floating your stress away at Float.Calm, this guide is all about finding stillness after the rush. Let’s dive into some of the city’s best ways to unwind, recharge, and step into autumn with a calm, clear mind.

 

Thermëa Nordic Spa

Address: 775 Crescent Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3T 1X3

Website: https://thermea.com/winnipeg

The old favourite still holds strong! Discover your urban escape at Thermea, a serene Nordic-style retreat nestled just minutes from downtown. Experience the time-honored thermal cycle through a variety of saunas, hot and cold baths, and tranquil relaxation zones.

 

Ten Spa at The Fort Garry Hotel

Address: 10th Floor, The Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0R3

Website: https://www.tenspa.ca/

Treat yourself to this luxury spa option in one of Winnipeg’s most iconic buildings. Perched atop the Fort Garry Hotel, Ten Spa is an elegant urban sanctuary offering a serene blend of minimalist design and world-class rituals. Its standout feature is an authentic Turkish hamam ritual, complete with heated marble, ambient steam, and guided self-scrubs in a sensory tea-room setting.

 

Float.Calm

Address: 337C Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2E4

Website: https://www.floatcalm.com/

Float.Calm is Winnipeg’s only dedicated floatation therapy centre, offering five private float rooms, each filled with buoyant Epsom salt water heated to skin temperature for a truly weightless, sensory-free experience. Sessions last 90 minutes and begin in their tranquil lobby, where you ease in via an orientation video before drifting into the sound‑ and light‑proof relaxation of the float tank.

 

Saunic

Address: 398 Daly St N.

Website: https://www.saunic.ca/

Saunic is Winnipeg’s vibrant new “third place”—a community-focused venue for contrast therapy and connection. With drop-in and membership options, it offers sauna and cold plunge sessions designed for balance, recovery, and social gathering.

 

Home Spa

If public spas aren’t your thing, or you want to save a price tag, pick up some local bath products and pamper yourself in private. Here are some great local companies making bath bombs, body sprays, and soaps.

The Sudsy Elephant: Soaps and Such

Website: https://thesudsyelephantsoapsnsuch.com/

Sold at Home Hardware, Nature Doctors, The Locals, and Selkirk Pure Wellness

Little Soap of the Prairie: Handmade Soaps, Moisturizers, and Beard Oils

Website: https://www.littlesoapoftheprairie.com/

Sold at their website, as well as local markets. Watch their Instagram to see where they’ll be next!

Smooch Bath and Body: Lotions, Whipped Soap, Sprays and Mists

Website: https://www.smoochbathandbody.com/

Sold at their website, as well as a list of markets and retailers you can find here: https://www.smoochbathandbody.com/show-dates

As the leaves change and routines settle back in, remember that self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Whether you’re stepping into a steamy sauna, floating into stillness, or running a hot bath at home with local bath products, there’s no wrong way to find your calm.