HealtH & Beauty
SPaS & floating CHI , THE SPA Private or couples massages , facials , body wraps , manicures and pedicures . Services also include the signature West Coast – inspired treatments that use seaweed and marine botanicals . The Shangri-La Hotel , 1128 W . Georgia St . 604-695-2447 . www . shangri-la . com X Map 1 : B5
FLOAT HOUSE Reflect in tranquil meditation while you float effortlessly in a pitch black tank of Epsom-saltinfused water . This spa-like sensory deprivation tank house offers an opportunity for stress management , physiological healing and creative development . Float on . 70 W . Cordova St . X Map 1 : C7 1926 W . 4th Ave . www . floathouse . ca Map 1 : E2 604-25-FLOAT ( 35628 ).
Skincare With Seoul
What do you get when you combine up-to-the-minute Korean skincare with a 150-year-old Scottish apothecary ? Beauty brand Belif . The cult-favourite skincare products are infused with traditional herbal formulas from Scotland , but are free from synthetic preservatives , dyes , fragrances and mineral oils . To combat cold-weather concerns , try the skin-quenching True Cream Moisturizing Bomb ( pictured ), which contains hydrating comfrey leaf for up to 26 hours of moisture . Stock up at The Face Shop ( page 25 ).— JILL VON SPRECKEN
Change rooms , showers and a retail space , too . 124 E . Cordova St . 604- 899-9443 . www . crossfit604 . com Map 1 : C7
YYOGA Looking for sanctuary in the city ? Head to this relaxed and airy studio that offers a variety of classes for all skill levels . The Burrard St . location boasts a Vida Spa in-house . 202-888 Burrard St . 604-682-FLOW ( 3569 ). Map 1 : C5 280-1050 Homer St . 604- 684-3334 . X Map 1 : D5 1915 W . 4th Ave . 604-336-4599 . Map 1 : E2 1569 W . 6th Ave . 604-428-2523 . Map 1 : F3 201-1627 W . Broadway . 604-736- 6009 . www . yyoga . ca X Map 1 : F3
SalonS & BarBerS BARBER & CO . Modern gentlemen enjoy the tradition of services like the straight shave delivered in the comfort of a social club . Each location has a vintage design with the addition of a pool table , pinball machine , foosball and dartboard . 214 Abbott St .
604-558-0085 . Map 1 : C7 106-1120 Hamilton St . 604-669-4604 . Map 1 : D5 905 Dunsmuir St . 604-899-4346 . X Map 1 : B5 2828 Main St . 604-568- 8480 . X Map 4 : D4 3395 Cambie St . 604-336-7636 . www . barberandco . ca Map 4 : E4
BLO Sport one of seven affordable catwalk styles — from red carpet sleek to rocker chic — in about 45 minutes at Canada ’ s first blow dry bar , also offering an exclusive line of cheeky hair products . Appointments advised . 1150 Hamilton St . 604-909-9495 . X Map 1 : D5 Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver , 791 W . Georgia St . 604-609-5460 . X Map 1 : C5 1529 W . 14th Ave . 604-734- 7599 . www . blomedry . com Map 4 : D3
VIDA SPA With a philosophy founded in Ayurveda , the 5,000-year-old Indian science of holistic health , the experienced therapists at Vida offer a complete range of treatments designed to bring balance to your life : massages , body wraps , facials , exfoliation and more . YYoga , 202-888 Burrard St . 604-682-8432 . X Map 1 : C5 Sutton Place Hotel , 845 Burrard St . 604-682-8432 . X Map 1 : C5 Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina , 1601 Bayshore Dr . 604-682-8432 . www . vidaspas . com X Map 1 : A4
WILLOW STREAm SPA Luxurious urban oasis offers full range of spa services from massage to manicures . Also features fitness centre complete with steam room and sauna . Couples treatments available . Fairmont Pacific Rim , 1038 Canada Pl . 604-695-5557 . www . fairmont . com / pacific-rim-van couver X Map 1 : B5
WellneSS SINCLAIR WELLNESS CENTRE Relaxing and invigorating treatments in historic Gastown . Try the massage treatments or chiropractic services . Acupuncture , botanical medicine and diet support are popular therapies . Appointments suggested . 228-757 W . Hastings St . 604-629-1120 . www . sin clairwellnesscentre . com X Map 1 : B6
STEIN mEDICAL CLINIC Tourists welcome . No appointment necessary . Travel medicine , vaccines , urgent care , prescription renewals , sports medicine and massage therapy . Bookings can be made online . 887 Dunsmuir St . 604-688-5924 . Map 1 : C6 550 Burrard St . 604-688-5924 . www . steinmedical . com X Map 1 : B5
ICE ICE BABY If frizz is the name of the game , free your follicles from heat . The Inverse Hair Conditioning System uses ice to lock in hydration . Buy online at ca . inversehair . com .
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