If the pressures of everyday life are getting to you, The Macdonald Health Club and Spa in Edmonton, Alberta has the solution. Complete with exercise room, indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and massage therapy to accommodate everyone from the serious fitness enthusiast to those seeking some well-deserved pampering.  Whether you're looking to exercise your body, or exorcise the day's demons, The Macdonald Health Club is the perfect setting to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

Pool/Health Club Hours of Operation:
Sunday to Saturday 5:00 am to 11:00 pm
 

*On Sunday’s the Pool/Whirlpool area closes at 7:45 pm, however the Steam Room/Sauna and Workout facilities are open until 11:00 pm for your enjoyment.
* Hours may vary during holidays
Please contact the Health Club directly for more information.

Gift Shop and Attendant Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm

* Hours may vary during holidays
Please contact the Health Club directly for more information.

Facility:

• 40-foot saline swimming pool
• Whirlpool
• Children's wading pool
• Sauna
• Steam room
• Change rooms for men and women with full amenities
• Fitness Centre with:
  • Elliptical trainers
  • Exercise balls
  • Free-weights and benches
  • Stationary and recumbent bikes
  • Treadmills
  • Smith machine
  • Keiser weight resistance machines
• Two international squash courts
• Private sundeck with food and beverage service available

Please Note:
The use of the facility is complimentary for all registered hotel guests. Private memberships are available with six- or 12-month plans, ranging from $381.90 CAD to $1,404.00 CAD. For more information, please call (780) 429-6423.

***Please also note that on the last Monday of every month, the steam room will be closed for monthly maintenance.

SPA SERVICES
With a long legacy of elegance and style, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald offers the ultimate in rejuvenation and relaxation at the Macdonald Health Club. To make your relaxation session complete, all massage therapies and day spa services include full use of the Macdonald Health Club Spa area -- sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and 40-foot saline swimming pool. You do not have to be a registered hotel guest to book massage therapy services.

*Hours may vary based on service provider

Treatment Descriptions:

Massage Therapy
Using varying depth and speed of pressure, our Registered Massage Therapists release tension from tired aching muscles, alleviating the effects of stress and injury. Choose between focusing on relaxation, working more specifically with therapeutic techniques, or combining techniques for the ultimate massage experience.

30-minute registered massage: $75
45-minute registered massage: $85
60-minute registered massage: $105
90-minute registered massage: $155
 
Aromatherapy Massage
Choose from our selection of luxurious scents to complement your mood. Working with traditional massage techniques, the aromatherapy can enhance an already exceptional treatment.

30-minute registered massage: $90
45-minute registered massage: $100
60-minute registered massage: $120
90-minute registered massage: $170

Hot Stone Massage
Enjoy this luxuriating treatment, allowing the heat of the stones to penetrate deep into layers of tight muscles to relieve the tension within.

75-minute session $155 
Add to any massage $35
 

CranioSacral Therapy
Experience a gentle method of detection and correction that encourages your own natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of stress on your central nervous system, improving overall health and resistance to disease.

45-minute CranioSacral session $85
60-minute CranioSacral session $105
90-minute CranioSacral session $155

Foot Reflexology
A natural healing art based on the principles that there are reflexes in the feet which correspond to every part of the body. By applying pressure to specific points in the feet, you can cause profound relaxation, helping to bring about balance throughout the entire body.

15-minute 'pick me up' $40
60-minute session $105

Brazilian Toe Therapy
This subtle energy technique works the energy meridians within the body. It helps increase the flow of energy into and out of organs and can release energy that has been trapped within the body.

15-minute session $40
 

Headache Relief
All it takes is 15 minutes with our experienced therapists to have your head back. This treatment often removes the effects of your worst headache. By manipulating the reflex points associated with the head, it can be clear again in minutes.

15-minute session $40

Just Feet/ Hands
The hands and feet contain more than 7200 nerve endings.  Take a moment to calm and relax each and every one of them.  In these short treatments your therapist will focus specifically on these under appreciated areas to ease the stress they hold.

15 min hands or feet $40
30 min hands and feet $75

Gift Certificates:
Give the gift of energy to someone special. The Macdonald Health Club massage experience makes an ideal gift for any occasion. Gift certificates are available for all services through the Front Desk / Guest Services 780-424-5181.

*All prices not inclusive of gratuities or GST and quoted in Canadian dollars.

A 15% service charge will be added to group service bookings of three or more.

For more information, or to make an appointment, please call: (780) 429-6423 or on-line with a room reservation.