Viking Magazine - March 2019 - 27

SCANDINAVE SPA
Four locations
Guests at any of this spa's four lodges will get
a diverse experience because each is tuned
into its own peaceful environment, but all
will be rejuvenating. All include options for
hydrotherapy-a cycle of hot, cold, and relaxation
techniques that both calm and energize the body-
plus massage and other luxurious treatments.
At the Mont-Tremblant bath in Quebec, visitors
can experience a rustic retreat surrounded by the
Laurentian forest and lined by the Diable River.
In Old Montreal, Quebec, the Vieux-Montréal
location offers a contemporary, urban vibe along
with its traditional Scandinavian spa services.
Meanwhile, in The Blue Mountains, Ontario, guests
are surrounded by colorful birch, Canadian maple
and pine trees, as well as spectacular views of the
Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.
If the mountains are calling, Whistler, British
Columbia, is the best option. This spa is tucked
into an alpine area near the picturesque spruce and
cedar forest of Lost Lake Park. scandinave.com
SCANDILICIOUS
Vancouver, British Columbia
When Anita Cotton was growing up, her mother
frequently made Scandinavian treats, waffles
and coffee from secret recipes that had been
handed down for generations. Word spread of the
deliciousness coming from her mother's kitchen,
and it became a gathering spot for those who
lived in the neighborhood. As an adult, Cotton
resolved to take the treasured recipe cards out of
hiding. She started a food truck and began sharing
her Norske heritage through her family's recipes.
The popularity of the truck encouraged her
to open a brick-and-mortar location in 2014.
Scandilicious offers made-fresh-in-house baked
goods, plus coffee and lots of options for vegan,
vegetarian and gluten-free diners.
scandilicious.com
L'ANSE AUX MEADOWS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Great Northern Peninsula, Newfoundland
In 1960, Norwegian explorer Helge Ingstad and his archaeologist
wife Anne Stine Ingstad embarked on a journey from Norway to
Newfoundland's northern tip to look for signs that Vikings had
once lived there. Over years of extensive excavations, the Ingstads
uncovered a full 1,000-year-old Viking settlement, which was the
first conclusive evidence that Europeans had landed in North
America 500 years before Christopher Columbus had claimed to
do so. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.
Today, the area is a must-see for anyone visiting this part of the
country. The views are as impressive as the archaeological finds,
as the remains of the Norse encampment are backed by rocky
cliffs, bogs and stunning coastline. Tour the recreated base camp
on your own or, for an added fee, join one of several tours and
programs led by knowledgeable costumed Viking interpreters.
Special activities are available for children. whc.unesco.org/en/list/4
SCANDINAVIAN
COMMUNITY
CENTER
Burnaby, British
Columbia
Locals and out-oftowners
alike can
gather in this space and
immerse themselves
in Scandinavian
culture and traditions
through language
classes, choirs, folk
dance lessons and
other activities.
Collectively operated
by all five Scandinavian
nationalities-charitable
organizations from
Norway, Sweden,
Denmark and Finland,
plus the Icelandic
Canadian Club of
British Columbia-the
center is the only one
of its kind in the world.
scandinaviancentre.org
sonsofnorway.com VIKING MARCH 2019 27
PHOTO COURTESY NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TOURISM / BARRETT & MACKAY PHOTO
PHOTO DF MOTION INC.
http://www.scandinave.com http://www.scandilicious.com http://www.scandinaviancentre.org http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/4 http://www.sonsofnorway.com
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