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"Head over to the Four Seasons to lap in the luxury of their spa and wellness centre. You can enjoy all the basic services like healing massages, body scrubs and masks, manicures and pedicures, hair and makeup styling sessions, and more. Or even ramp things up with a trip to their MedSpa."

"The flagship property of the Toronto-based Four Seasons brand is pure five-star heaven. It maintains a glowing reputation for service and opulence on all fronts, and is a tip-top urban retreat for luxury travellers, special-occasion celebrants and incognito celebrities."

"If you are a wine and cuisine fanatic, Four Seasons is your go-to hotel. This modernly designed and spacious facility is located in Yorkville quarter. You can enjoy French cuisine and wine at their Café Boulud."

"Water therapies are a huge part of the experience at this four-floor downtown day spa. Elmwood encourages visitors to make use of its whirlpools, steam rooms, swimming pool and poolside lounge for at least an hour upon arrival to "slow down, relax and shed the mantle of the outside world."

"Another great place to unwind when you’re in Canada is at Elmwood Spa. This is the perfect place to retreat for when you want some peace and quiet and soothing. Elmwood Spa gives its guests a break from constant activities."

"When I was looking through the Hammam Spa’s official website, I couldn’t even read nor identify half of the oils and treatments that they provide. I don't know about you, but I take that as a good thing, because we all like exclusive offers, and what’s more exclusive than spa treatments that you haven’t even heard of yet?!. @hammamspaembedded via"

"Located in the trendy King West area, Hammam Spa is based on the traditional Turkish baths that can be found throughout Europe and the Middle East. Demonstrating a high level of commitment and dedication to its clients, Hammam Spa offers a full service co-ed spa. Services include manicures, pedicures, and various spa treatments."

"Golden tones and warm woods welcome stressed out city folk with an urban sanctuary environment. The steam room may be enough to induce relaxation. With light eucalyptus oils circulating through the room, it is the perfect place to be on a cold winter's day (or any day, for that matter)."

"This Yorkville Spa is home to a practice they call Steam Bed Body Therapies, a process that begins with exfoliating the entire body before laying the client down on a steam bed for a body wrap and foot/head massages. The entire experience mimics the relaxing properties of a traditional steam room, though amped up for the individual."

"Head over to Novo Spa for state-of-the-art massage therapy, mani/pedis, and loads of other services. This relaxing spot is calling your name!"

"If you’re looking for more than just a body massage, SweetGrass Spa offers treatments such as eyelash extensions, hair removal, and hydrotherapy. This women’s only spa offers a unique experience and caters to your every need. SweetGrass Spa has won many awards, including being named one of the Top 50 spas across the nation three years in a row and Top 50 by spAWARD and one of the Top 25 Spas in Canada by Spa Industry Association of Canada."

"Located in the core of downtown Toronto, Sweetgrass Spa is a women’s only day spa that has been ranked as one of the best spas in the country for four years. They’ve got you covered for manicures, organic treatments, body luxuries, and other services that will make you question the definition and purpose of stress in the first place. @bespoketraveldesignembedded via"

"Although stress is not gender specific, fear of being seen in a bathing suit often is. Sweetgrass takes away any potential spa stress by catering to women alone. The hot tub and sauna area is reminiscent of a lagoon and a great place to relax before or after a service."

"Trump sure knows how to do it right when it comes to the luxurious. His Toronto spa on the 31st floor of the Trump hotel knocks it out of the park. Enjoy your tea or water pre-treatment in the softest of bathrobes in front of a roaring fireplace."

"It’s hard to believe that this spa is located right in the heart of downtown Toronto but it’s the perfect spot for a girl’s date. Known to be a women’s only spa, Body Blitz is the perfect spot for us ladies to de-stress as well as get cocktails delivered right to us as we relieve tension from our bodies. Equipped with a large warm dead sea salt pool, hot tub, cold plunge pool, infrared sauna and eucalyptus steam room, it has everything you need to fully indulge in the therapeutic water circuit."

"The name Body Blitz already sounds relaxing enough, and that’s probably why this Toronto treatment spa has grown to add a second location in the city. With a facility on King Street East and another on Adelaide Street West, the Body Blitz Spa is rapidly growing and gaining some grand local attention. @miia_korhonen_embedded via"

"Head to Body Blitz for a relaxing afternoon!. This spa is for women only and is the perfect haven after a full day and early morning of sightseeing. Sit back in three pools – sea salt, Epsom salt, and cold plunge, as well as an herb-infused steam room and sauna."

"This spa is technically located in Markham, Ontario but it’s only a short drive north of Toronto and definitely deserves a visit. I visited Go Place a year ago when they first opened and the space itself was massive with 68,000 square feet of treatment rooms, lounging areas, an in-house restaurant, jacuzzi, multiple saunas and steam room. The main selling point for me was how it stays open 24/7 all year round with no time limit of how long you can stay."

"The Stillwater spa provides 10,000 square feet and 17 treatment rooms to relax as many people as possible in the Annex area of Toronto. As you wait for your treatment, you will be led to the heated locker room where you will disrobe into the traditional terry cloth. Your white bathrobe will match well in the white lounge area where you can sip on tea and munch biscotti while you wonder why you don't do this more often."

"2 Bloor Street East, Eaton Centre at 220 Yonge Street, Dominion Centre at 66 Wellington Street West. Purdys Chocolatier is one of the most popular Canadian West Coast sweet shops. Starting in 1907, Richard Carmon Purdy found great success selling premium chocolates in British Columbia and Alberta."

"Inspired by the phrase “not all those who wander are lost,” Lost and Found is the place to go to bump and grind to some of the best hip-hop in the city. Every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, you’ll find cool crowds (off-duty models, Drake and Justin Bieber are all frequent figures) being served by roving sparkler-laden bottle girls pouring Ace of Spades or Hennessy aplenty."

"Housed in the lower level of a hundred year-old building in the heart of King West, Lost and Found presents a unique space for discovery. The old brick walls contrasted with the swanky leather couches give this nightspot an air of classic meets modern. It’s a popular hangout on Monday nights when most other clubs are closed."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Lost And Found (@lost577)"

"Canvas Gallery was founded by Megan Less and Mark Hunter in Toronto in 2003. Canvas is an inviting, vibrant, and friendly venue for you to develop a personal statement through the brilliance of local and national professional artists, influenced by their passion of art, artists, and a sincere pursuit of happiness. Megan and Mark founded Canvas after working in the film and television business for years and believing that the satisfaction of owning a great work should be available to everyone."

"Considered by many to be one of Toronto’s very first “Done By Community” spaces, Canvas Gallery will bring you north of the downtown core. It fosters professional, underground and grassroots art and cultural events in an effort to “bridge the gap between emerging and professional creatives and drive culture forward for marginalized groups.” The gallery has also hosted pop-ups and magazine launches. End your night at The Stockyards, a local favourite for some down-to-earth, delicious BBQ."

"Upscale shopping at its best; this Bloor-Yorkville destination has been at the top of the list for visiting celebs and well-to-do Torontonians since it opened back in the 1970s. Look for shoes, handbags and couture from designers such as Badgley Mischka, Christian Louboutin, Monique L'huillier, Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Zac Posen. Shop for organic groceries at Whole Foods (often dubbed as Whole Paycheck) with the cloth bag-touting elite."

"Upscale shopping at its best; this Bloor-Yorkville destination has been at the top of the list for visiting celebs and well-to-do Torontonians since it opened back in the 1970s. Look for shoes, handbags and couture from designers such as Badgley Mischka, Christian Louboutin, Monique Lhuillier, Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood and Zac Posen. Shop for organic groceries at Whole Foods (or Whole Paycheque) with the cloth bag-touting elite."

"Spend a leisurely Saturday strolling through the shops of charming Yorkville village during a visit to thriving Toronto. Browse through the stacked shelves of Valency in search of the best in quality housewares and entertaining accessories. Wander over to get fitted for a high quality, custom-designed suit at Empire Customs before visiting Jean-Paul Fortin for some shiny leather dress shoes to complement your new smart-looking attire."

"Brookfield Place is an office complex in downtown Toronto made up of two tall office towers (the Bay Wellington Tower and the TD Canada Trust Tower) that are linked by the six-storey Allen Lambert Galleria. The Allan Lambert Galleria was our focus in our Toronto's Modern Landmarks photo essay, but the façades of eleven heritage buildings on Yonge and Wellington Streets dating back to 1870 definitely deserve a mention as a classic landmark of Toronto. They have been skillfully restored and line the sides of the impressive galleria, connecting the now and the then in a perfect balance."

"When it comes to architecture shots around Toronto, one of the most photographed interior spaces is Brookfield Place. Located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, Brookfield Place is an office complex that houses the Hockey Hall of Fame. This is also where you’ll find the Allen Lambert Galleria, a 6-story atrium with soaring ceilings and curved steel arch beams."

"If you’re a big fan of architecture like me then you’ll love the next indoor photography spot in Toronto. It’s in Brookfield Place. This shopping mall/business centre is home to the Allen Lambert Galleria, a glass and steel pedestrian walkway that will have you craning your neck up in awe."