Strøm Nordic Spa Quebec City: Thermal pools and saunas

North America's largest flotation bath floats you in candlelit silence.

Strøm Nordic Spa in Old Quebec is a four-hour thermal circuit combining saunas, steam rooms, flotation baths and pools with views of the St. Lawrence River. Entry includes bathrobes, towels, locker rental, a reusable bag, slides and parking. You must be at least 16 years old. The spa sits in the heart of Old Quebec and is accessible by public transit.

The experience

The spa is built around a circuit of thermal pools and saunas designed to move through rather than linger in one place. You start in the steam bath lined with marble, then move to saunas that range in temperature, an infinity pool for quiet contemplation, and the signature flotation bath, North America's largest, where you float in salt water surrounded by candles. The indoor-outdoor bath marks the peak of the sequence: you move between a heated indoor pool and an outdoor one, a transition the spa describes as a journey between darkness and light. The whole circuit takes about four hours, though you set your own pace through each station.

The setting is what sets this apart from a standard spa visit. The St. Lawrence River is visible from most of the pools and saunas, and the architectural design uses the river's scale and power as part of the experience itself. You're given a bathrobe, towels and locker rental as part of entry, along with slides and a reusable bag for your swimsuit. On-site parking is included, and public transportation stops nearby if you're staying elsewhere in the city or arriving without a car.

A reservation requires 48 hours' notice to reschedule on weekdays or 72 hours on weekends. All sales are final and no-show fees equal the full price. The spa is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all other fitness levels.

What’s included

• Entry to the thermal circuit at Strøm Nordic Spa.
• bathrobe, towels and locker rental.
• a pair of slides.
• a reusable bag for your swimsuit.
• a transparent water bottle.
• on-site parking.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 19:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Deztination

Is this one for you?The spa sits in Old Quebec with public transit nearby, so you don't need a car to reach it from your hotel or the city center. The four-hour circuit moves at your own pace, making it easy to fit around the rest of your day in the city.

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Top questions

Can I get to Strøm Nordic Spa without a car from downtown Quebec City?

Yes. Public transportation options are available nearby the spa in Old Quebec, and on-site parking is included if you do drive. The spa's location in the historic district makes it accessible by transit from most hotels in the city center.

What is the flotation bath experience like?

The flotation bath is North America's largest and uses salt water to keep you buoyant. It's surrounded by candles and designed to feel meditative. The spa describes the experience as closer to meditation than a typical pool.

How long does the thermal circuit take?

The full experience is four hours. You move through saunas, steam rooms, pools and the flotation bath at your own pace, so the time you spend at each station is up to you.

What's included in the entry price?

Entry includes a bathrobe, towels and locker rental; a pair of slides; a reusable bag for your swimsuit; a transparent water bottle; and on-site parking. All fees and taxes are included in the price.

What's not included that I might want to add?

Massages, the floating bath treatment, and other spa treatments are available separately and not part of the standard thermal experience. Meals are also not included, though you can bring your own food or eat nearby in Old Quebec.