Medicine walks with Mahikan Trails will inspire connection to the land through Indigenous teachings. Knowledgeable guides share the history of Cascade Ponds in Banff National Park and identify plants, trees and bushes, explaining how they can be used to make something crucial to survival. When looking for the ultimate spa indulgence, Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs delivers with a multi-sensory experience. The 40,000-sq.-ft. spa has 27 private treatment rooms, three waterfall treatments whirlpools, an indoor mineral pool, outdoor whirlpool, sauna and eucalyptus inhalation room, not to mention a full spa menu of luxurious treatments. Soak in the soothing mineral-rich water of the Banff Upper Hot Springs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while taking in the panoramic views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain. Located on Sulphur Mountain, these thermal waters are Canada’s highest elevation operational hot springs. This awe-inspiring destination presents endless opportunities and experiences for spiritual connection, rejuvenation and whole body wellness. ALPINE WELLNESS Surrounded by majestic pine forest on the shores of a glacial lake, the luxurious Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is located in the midst of an extraordinary natural setting that nurtures wellness, reconnection, tranquility, stress management and renewal. The hotel offers several transformative wellness retreats year- round that can include yoga, mindfulness meditation and walks in nature. By the summer of 2024, the hotel will also have a new state-of-the-art, eco-friendly, Thermal Wellness Facility. Connect with nature in a way that is relaxing, respectful and rejuvenating through a guided immersion in forests and other environments with a facilitator from Forest Fix. Known as Forest Bathing and inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, participants will feel a sense of tranquility while gaining the physical and mental health benefi ts of the experience. PHOTO: EPIC TRAILS / LUKASZ WARZECHA PHOTO: FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS, CANADA’S WESTERN MOUNTAIN REGION 94 | Ignitemag.ca | Ignite Destination Supplement Email our sales team at [email protected] or call 1-888-RIMROCK CONNECT WITH US Learn how your next conference, meeting or incentive can leave a positive impact. Melissa Villaseca Manager, Business Events Banff & Lake Louise Tourism T: 403-497-4083 [email protected] banfflakelouise.com/business-events PHOTO: NICK FITZHARDINGE
