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Make some reservations in advance at Niagara’s award-winning spas to score coveted spots for one-of-a-kind warming winter pampering like:

• The Spa at White Oaks Resort’s Hot Stone Treatment
• 100 Fountain Spa at Pillar and Post’s Yon-Ka Wellness Voyage Body Wrap
• Secret Garden Spa at Prince of Wales Hotel’s Bio Effect EGF Imprinting Facial
• Christienne Fallsview Spa at Sheraton Fallsview Hotel’s Infinity Hydrotherapy Tub
• Burning Springs Spa and Thermal Pools at Marriott Niagara Falls Fallsview’s three-pool hydrotherapy process
• Spa On The Twenty’s BABOR Experience Wrap
   

Don’t let winter weather keep you from enjoying some time outside. A blast of fresh air on a crisp winter day is an excellent way to coax your body out of hibernation mode. Fun activities to get your gang outside and moving include:

• A hike exploring one of Niagara’s 20 remarkable Geoparks
• A snowshoe through the vineyard at Thirty Bench Wine Makers
• An outdoor skate at Wayne Gretzky Estates or Pillar and Post
• A blustery Great Lakes stroll on the Port Dalhousie Pier or Bay Beach in Crystal Beach
   

Yoga with friends is always a good idea and easy to accomplish while visiting Niagara thanks to many studios that offer single pass options, such as:

• Alchemy Yoga in Niagara Falls
• Bridgewater Yoga in Chippawa (check out their special Puppy Yoga and Taylor Swift Eras Tour Yoga classes)
• Lost ‘n Found Yoga in St. Catharines
• The Yoga Vine in Grimsby
• Stream Yoga in Port Colborne
   

While shopping for a specific item can feel like a chore, shopping with no end goal in mind is a whole different exercise. Discover the relaxing side of retail in unique shopping districts like Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Heritage District, Jordan Village, Port Colborne’s West Street, Niagara Falls’ Queen Street and Downtown St. Catharines.

Seasonal markets, like The Handmade Market at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, Reif Estate Winery’s Holiday Market, and the Deck The Halls Holiday Market at the Niagara Falls Exchange, are a fun way to discover local artisans and their one-of-a-kind wares.

Those who prefer the adrenalin hit that comes with finding a designer deal will want to schedule some time at the Outlet Collection at Niagara and Niagara Falls’ Canada One Outlets.

There’s no reason a few days away with friends has to take your wellness goals off track, especially if you’re visiting Niagara. Those trying to incorporate more plants in their diet will be spoiled for choice at beloved vegetarian and vegan purveyors in Niagara, like Rise Above Restaurant and Plant No.1, or restaurants with incredible vegan options like Moksha Indian Bistro and Revalee Brunch Café. If reducing sugar is a priority, sipping your way through some low-sugar wines at Niagara wineries like Lakeview Wine Co. and Fielding Estate Winery is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Friends embracing the sober-curious lifestyle can enjoy zero-alcohol beverages like Bench Brewing’s Hop Water, Vineland Estate’s alcohol-free wines, or marvellous mocktails at Cured Tapas and Cocktails and 335 On The Ridge.

Booking accommodations with cozy perks like fireplaces, comfy couches for lounging, and luxurious soaker tubs will help encourage everyone in your group to press the pause button on life for a few hours. Excellent choices include:
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Riverbend Inn, Niagara Falls’ Sterling Inn and Spa, St. Catharines Stone Mill Inn, South Coast Guest House in Port Colborne, and Inn The Orchard’s beautiful Niagara Benchlands cabins.