Roadtrips and Romantic Getaways
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Looking to escape the city walls this Valentine's Day? Forget about chocolates and flowers -- take your special someone on a scenic road trip to a charming getaway an hour or two or three from a major Canadian city.
From luxurious spas in Whistler to ocean hideaways in St. John's, CTVNews.ca takes a look at 15 destinations that can melt the winter blues away.
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From: Vancouver
Getaway: Aava, Whistler
Whistler is a year-round destination for an outdoor wonderland - just two hours north of Vancouver. While staying at the modern mountain escape of Aava, why not venture out for a romantic stroll through Whistler Village or hit the slopes on Whistler's two majestic mountains.
Aava Whistler Hotel
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From: Kelowna, B.C.
Getaway: Cozy Cabins, Lumby, B.C.
Cozy Cabins is a paradise in the wilderness and a popular retreat for both young and old. About an hour and 15 minutes away from Kelowna, it rests on 60 secluded acres of private land on the edge of the beautiful Monashee Mountains in Lumby, B.C.
Cozy Cabins
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From: Edmonton
Getaway: Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alta.
Situated in the Canadian Rockies, The Fairmont Jasper is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that promises an abundance of outdoor adventures. And if you'd rather stay in, the on-site spa offers mineral baths, rain showers and glacial-inspired steam rooms. It's about a four hour drive, but worth the experience.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
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From: Calgary
Getaway: Prairie Creek Inn, Rocky Mountain House, Alta.
About two hours away from the city, this elegant bed and breakfast sits on close to a kilometre of Boreal forest and borders two sides of the serene creek. Also, spacious suites with gorgeous decor, deep soaker tubs and private patios will be sure to make this romantic getaway a memorable one.
Prairie Creek Inn
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From: Regina
Getaway: Temple Gardens Mineral Spa, Moose Jaw, Sask.
This luxury spa is about an hour away in Moose Jaw and boasts Canada's largest therapeutic geo-thermal mineral water indoor-outdoor rooftop pool. After you've soaked up all that natural energy, you can unwind further with a couples massage and retreat to a fabulous tree-top Jacuzzi suite.
Temple Gardens Mineral Spa
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From: Saskatoon
Getaway: Elk Ridge Resort, Waskesiu Lake, Sask.
Situated next to Prince Albert National Park, this majestic lodge is surrounded by Boreal forest and a golf course. About three hours away, your romantic weekend can include a day at the spa, a dip in the salt water pool, guided snowmobile tours or simple star gazing at night.
Elk Ridge Resort
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From: Winnipeg
Getaway: Big Whiteshell Lodge, Whitemouth, Man.
You can experience a little piece of paradise about two hours east of the city. Situated in the Canadian Shield, you can cuddle up in your cottage by the water or explore Whiteshell Provincial Park through canoeing, hiking or horseback riding.
Big Whiteshell Lodge
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From: Windsor, Ont.
Getaway: Seacliffe Inn, Leamington, Ont.
Sometimes you just want to escape with your sweetheart, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Seacliffe Inn is the place to be. Just under an hour south of Windsor, hidden on Lake Erie's north shore, the Seacliffe Inn is a cozy well-kept secret.
Seacliffe Inn
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From: Toronto
Getaway: Blue Mountains, Collingwood, Ont.
Want a relaxing retreat from Canada's largest city? Escape to The Blue Mountains about two hours north in Collingwood. You can lodge in a village suite, slope-side condo or a private, cozy mountain home, while touring the Village, hitting the slopes or going on a toboggan tour.
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain
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From: Ottawa
Getaway: Grail Springs, Bancroft, Ont.
This private sanctuary is about 2.5 hours from Canada's capital. It's nestled beside a spring-fed lake and sits on hundreds of acres of forest, hiking trails and meditation gardens. At night, you can retreat to your eco-forest tabin and tune in with nature in camping luxury style.
Grail Springs
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From: Montreal
Getaway: Chateau Beauvallon, Mont. Tremblant, Que.
This relaxing Mont Tremblant getaway is just steps away from the excitement of Tremblant Resort in the Laurentians. Bask in a Scandinavian spa, walk around the Tremblant village or take part in numerous winter activities, just a 1.5 hour from Montreal.
Chateau Beauvallon
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From: Quebec City
Getaway: Manoir Saint-Sauveur, Saint-Sauveur, Que.
Located in the picturesque village of Saint-Sauveur in the Laurentians, this resort hotel combines comfort and conviviality. About 3.5 hours away, it's a perfect getaway that offers sledding, skiing and a beautiful spa complete with an oxygen bath, hydrotherapy and countless other treatments.
Manoir Saint-Sauveur
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From: Halifax
Getaway: Trout Point Lodge, Kemptville, N.S.
Located about three hours away along the scenic coast and then inwards to the Tobeatic Wilderness Reserve, Trout Point sits on a 100-acre estate bordering wilderness and rivers, offering a restorative and romantic hideaway with plenty of indoor and outdoor activities.
Trout Point Lodge
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From: Fredericton
Getaway: On the Pond, Mactaquac, N.B.
Only about 30 minutes from Fredericton, On the Pond is an elegant four-star country retreat nestled in wooded setting overlooking the Saint John River that offers cozy accommodations, full spa treatments, and downhill skiing close by.
On the Pond
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From: St. John's
Getaway: Bears Cove Inn, Witless Bay, N.L.
Nestled in picturesque Witless Bay, the Bears Inn Cove offers cozy rooms with ensuites and private decks where you can gaze out at the Atlantic Ocean and maybe catch a glimpse of a whale's tale. And if you want to step out into the outdoors, you can ice fish or skidoo - and it's only about 30 minutes from St. John's.
Bears Cove Inn
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