Parkside Victoria Travel Blog

Christmas is fast approaching! Need a gift idea they'll love while treating yourself?

Buy a Gift Card, Receive Your Own Gift From Our Christmas Tree!

We've placed gift certificates for various free spa treatments in our Christmas tree: purchase a $200 gift card and choose a gift; purchase a $500 gift card and receive a free spa robe along with a gift from the tree.

Call or visit our spa desk to give the gift of relaxation this season while getting a little something in return!

Our Prana at Parkside Yoga Retreat was featured in an article in the Times Colonist today!

Times Colonist reporter Amy Smart attended our first yoga retreat held in June 2011 at Parkside, hosted by Liz Zdunich of Namaste Inspired Athletics.

If you're wondering what a yoga retreat is all about or are thinking about trying yoga for the first time, you'll want to read this article!

We'll be hosting another Prana at Parkside Yoga Retreat with Liz on January 6 - 8, 2012 at Parkside, so mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is extending this year's nationwide celebration of our planet by partnering with local businesses and organizations for its Earth Expo & Farmer's Market on Saturday April 30, 2011.

The event is designed to be fun and educational (and tasty!) for kids and adults alike, offering a glimpse into some of the creative ways Victoria is initiating eco-friendly practices.

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is featured in this month's issue of Style at Home Magazine! 

Parkside's lobby, atrium, spa, pool, bathrooms and suites are all featured, as well as our environmental initiatives.

Author Catherine Gray describes the mood at Parkside as "peaceful and calm in an environment that feels harmonious with nature."

Read the whole article here to find out what else Style at Home loves about Parkside!

Parkside has been all over the news recently!

On February 16, 2011, Parkside was mentioned as one of the best places to go for a DIY spa getaway in Vancouver's Georgia Straight. 

"With a heated tile floor, a shower, and a stand-alone soaker tub, this bathroom is pure bliss. Suites feature an electric fireplace, so once you pluck yourself out of the tub, you can relax with a glass of wine in the living room. A full kitchen means you never have to face the outside world until you check out; bringing your own food saves money too, " writes Carolyn Ali.

February 14th doesn't have to be about cards, flowers and chocolate—in the traditional sense, anyway.

Why not spend this Valentine's Day connecting with a loved one (or just yourself—"me" time is just as important!) in pure bliss at the spa?

AquaTerre Spa at Parkside is offering up a selection of Valentine's Day packages for both couples and singles alike. So instead of giving a traditional card and a box of chocolates this Valentine's Day, why not buy your sweetheart (or yourself) a gift card at AquaTerre for a Chocolate Massage? It's just as divine—and calorie-free!

Romancing the Stone: Enjoy a 1 1/4 hour side-by-side Hot Stone Massage with Chocolate Massage oil for $320 plus tax per couple.

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa was recently featured in the January/February issue of Spa Canada Magazine! 

The article, "Building it Green From the Ground Up!", highlights Parkside's green initiatives and achievements. 

You can find the article on Spa Canada Magazine's website.

Checking in to Parkside on a Friday? Relax while you wait with a FREE 10-minute chair massage from AquaTerre Spa.

De-stress, de-tense and start you vacation off right with a relaxing back and neck massage while you wait to check in at the front desk at Parkside.

The free 10-minute chair massages will be available in the lobby for guests waiting to check-in from 3 pm to 6 pm on Fridays.

The massages are first come, first serve and will be performed by either a Registered Massage Therapist or an Esthetician from AquaTerre Spa.

Do you Foursquare? If not, maybe you should start—you can unlock an amazing deal at AquaTerre Spa starting today just by "checking-in" and showing the screen of your smart phone!

AquaTerre Spa at Parkside has teamed up with the Times Colonist, along with several other local Victoria businesses, to encourage you to "Use Your Smartphone & Save" with the Foursquare social media application.

What is Foursquare?

Foursquare is a location-based social media application that uses your smart phone's GPS system to "check in" at geographic locations and businesses.

How does a two-night stay in a luxury (and eco-friendly!) resort hotel in the heart of beautiful downtown Victoria sound?

And to top it off, how about spending an afternoon relaxing in AquaTerre Spa?

Enter to win our Parkside Getaway contest and the experience could be yours!

For the month of November, we'd like to offer BC residents a chance to experience Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa. With luxurious amenities and situated close to Victoria's best attractions, Parkside is the perfect place for a weekend escape.