Location
Ste. Anne's Country Inn & Spa, a 570-acre destination spa, is located about an hour east of Toronto set in the rolling hills overlooking Lake Ontario, near the town of Grafton. Ste. Anne's offers limousine service from anywhere in the province, the ’Stress Express’ package by train and Chauffeured Limousine transfers from the train station or the Pearson International Airport in Toronto.
Ste. Anne's Country Inn & Spa, originally built in 1857, this fieldstone "country castle" is nestled in the scenic hills of Northumberland County, and was at one time used as a summer retreat for wealthy Americans. The building was restored in 1981, making it one of Ontario’s finest spas and relaxation destinations, to offer rest, peace and tranquility in a luxurious, serene and comfortable ambience.
Approximate driving distances from
Toronto : 1 hour & 15 minutes
Kingston : 1 hour & 15 minutes
Hamilton : 3 hours
London : 4 hours
Niagara : 3 hours & 30 minutes
Ottawa : 3 hours
Montreal : 4 hours
Detroit : 6 hours
The Spa
The spa is centered around the original fieldstone ‘Grafton Castle’, which dates from 1857. There are 29 treatment rooms, a steam room, pool, and resistance and cardio training equipment. Extensive outdoor facilities include three treatment gazebos with canvas curtains, a fieldstone hydrotherapy facility, tennis courts and a large heated pool. Most of the 29 rooms have a fireplace and private bath equipped with a whirlpool tub. They are bright and airy, and several have magnificent views of lake Ontario. Small groups of people can rent their own private space and group getaways of three or more get special pricing.
Situated on a natural underground spring, Ste. Anne's incorporates these healing waters into many of its relaxing spa services. Signature treatments include Synchronized Tuning, Aroma Stone Massage, full-immersion Moor Mud Baths, Caribbean Therapy, and the Aqua Polish. The expert staff at Ste. Anne's also perform many alternative therapies as well, such as Reiki, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Thai Massage and Aromatherapy. As one of North America's Aveda destination spas, this highly regarded skin care line is used exclusively in all treatments, including massage, hydrotherapy and aesthetics.
Facilities at Ste Anne's Country Inn & Spa
All change rooms have hot tubs, steam rooms and dry saunas.
Fieldstone Grotto: An outdoor hydrotherapy facility, located on the west side of the building beside the spa waiting room, is a year-round facility with a hot tub, a plunge pool and a lap pool. Timing; 8:00 a.m. to 11 p.m., Outdoor Pool: 8:00 a.m. to dusk.
Eucalyptus Steam Room: A unique eucalyptus steam room, infused with eucalyptus (pure essential oil is dispensed automatically), which can be helpful in relieving many respiratory symptoms. The Steam rooms located in the locker rooms are not infused with eucalyptus. Timing: 8:00 a.m. to 11 p.m., Locker Rooms: 8:00 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Walking Trails: Ste. Anne’s on the northern end of a 570-acre property is rich in natural diversity and geography, offers many raceways, runways and walking trails with signages.
Fitness Facilities
To relieve the guests of stresses, rejuvenate their soul, and relax their mind, the main-building Workout Room offers Tread Mill, Elliptical Machine, Stepper, Exercycle, Strength Equipment - Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Adjustable Bench, Free Weights, Weigh Scale, Exercise Ball.
Maison Sante Fitness Centre
Maison Sante, located 1-km north of the main inn, is a 35 glorious acres of outdoor fitness area, just 10-15 minute walk away through the gorgeous scenery. It houses an 85 oF indoor pool equipped with hydrotherapy massage, dry heat sauna and men's & women's change rooms. Timing: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.