Catch a wave in this easy-does-it yet majestic Maritime province. Tourism Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is going Nordic — at least in the spa department. And no wonder, with a booming adventure travel industry fueled by a seafood-focused culinary scene, people need somewhere to blow off steam …or just to steam.

The province now has four splashy spots to dip into. We’re partial to the Hydrothermal Spa at Oceanstone Resort , in Indian Harbour, for the $61 three-hour hydrothermal circuit (rooms from $140 per night, oceanfront cottages from $260 a night).

It combines hot and cold therapy set to the ocean’s mellifluous gurgle.

In Chester, a $43 day pass grants you access to Sensea Nordic Spa , where saunas, hot baths, cold plunges, waterfalls, ice fountains and more await in a gorgeous fore

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