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The best gifts are often the ones we remember. A calm day, a shared meal, a night away. Here are… Continue reading Gift guide: give the gift of a pause to someone you love

Fall arrives with back-to-routine energy, new projects and full calendars. It’s also the gentlest season to catch your breath. Here… Continue reading 5 ways to slow down this fall in Ottawa-Gatineau

In July, we crave sunshine and movement. In November, warmth and calm. That shift is natural: our bodies follow the… Continue reading Why wellness changes from season to season

Aufguss is a sauna ritual that began in Germany. The word means “infusion.” A sauna master pours water scented with… Continue reading What is an aufguss ritual, and why fall is the perfect time to try it

Summer is beautiful. The sun, the terrace, the water — we always want more. But by the end of August,… Continue reading Your Skin After Summer: The Essentials for Glowing All the Way to September

A long weekend in August is a rare and precious thing. Three days in a row, sun at its peak,… Continue reading Long Weekend Ahead: 5 Good Reasons to Spend It at Kōena Spa

Here’s an idea we love: the best vacation isn’t always the one that requires a 6-hour flight. This summer, the… Continue reading The Perfect Resort Day in the Outaouais (No Suitcase Required)

July is officially out-of-office season. Everyone’s going somewhere — or at least posting like they are. Barcelona, the cottage, Florida,… Continue reading No suitcase this summer. No worries — here’s why.

Let’s be honest. The classic after-work — loud terrace, bill that adds up, coming home tired from going out —… Continue reading The best after-work in Gatineau-Ottawa

There’s something people don’t say enough about summer in the Outaouais: you don’t have to go far to have a… Continue reading Why Gatineau is the summer resort destination