by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 9:10 AM ET, Tue September 16, 2025
Just in case you were looking for another excuse to visit the Rockies, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has now opened its much-anticipated BASIN - Glacial Waters Nordic Spa.
On my last visit to the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in November, construction was well underway on the new Nordic spa. Our small group of media toured past the mounds of dirt and excavators, mapping out what the coming months would bring.
The historic hotel officially opened “BASIN, Glacial Waters” to hotel guests on Sept. 15, 2025, (bookings opened previously, on July 18.)
“The introduction of BASIN Glacial Waters marks a new chapter for Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, the cornerstone of a reimagined resort experience,” says Tracy Lowe, General Manager, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. “Set to become a sought-after wellness destination in its own right, its debut signifies the completion of a transformative investment of $130MM across the property - including the renovation of guest rooms and suites, and a redesign of the hotel’s Fairmont Spa. It truly is a remarkable milestone year for our heritage hotel that has graced the shores of Lake Louise for over a century.”
According to the announcement, the spa is “set to revolutionize wellness in the Canadian Rockies with its contemporary interpretation of a traditional bathhouse.” The facility is the first of its kind within Banff National Park.
The spa sits unobtrusively on the grounds beside the lake at an elevation of 1600m (5,200ft) with a spectacular view of the Victoria Glacier – the facility’s mineral-rich, natural water source.
BASIN spa at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise sits partially beneath a grassed over roof (Photo Credit: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise)
BASIN is presented in “minimalistic grandeur, with organic textures and a strong sensibility towards conscious sourcing and sustainability.”
This kind of spa is a “Fairmont first”, poised to become a flagship for the Group’s latest wellbeing platform. “Wellness at Fairmont has always been about creating meaningful experiences; and now, BASIN represents an evolution of this”, says Emma Darby, Global Vice President Spa & Wellness, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
BASIN will be exclusively for the use of hotel guests at first, with signature experience wellness retreat packages available for those wishing to envelope themselves in the experience. Access passes for the public will be available at a later date.
originally published July 17, 2025 when the spa opening was announced. Updated Sept. 16 to add details.
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