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Get ready for Collingwood’s ULTIMATE Wellness Experience

Welcome to the next-level wellness experience you’ve been craving. Dorchester guests get exclusive access to Vortex: Canada’s first self-guided self-care studio with private sessions featuring science-backed tech. Whether you’re here to chill hard, recover from a mountain day, or reset your nervous system, we’ve got you.

This is 'me time', redefined.

Forget THE SPA CROWDS and CUCUMBER WATER.
VORTEX is WELLNESS, REIMAGINED.

Hanging out with half-naked strangers in a soggy robe getting shushed can be a lovely experience, but if you want to try something new and truly unique, come to Vortex.

We use science-backed tech in a laid-back luxurious space to help you recover, recharge, and de-stress faster—so you get the most out of your stay in Collingwood.

the packages

Choose from 3 exclusive Vortex experiences curated just for Dorchester guests. All designed for two people. Each one comes with a dose of high-tech wellness and major feel-good energy.

Want more? Dorchester guests get 20% off all additional sessions during their stay.

All visits include:

  • cozy slippers
  • lounge access
  • wellness shot

View the packages below.

relax

  • 60 min

Includes: Private Infrared Sauna or Halo Salt Sauna Suite + Lounge Access

Your sweat or salt sanctuary. Choose either deep, detoxifying infrared heat or our cozy, beachy Halo Salt Sauna. Either way, you’ll emerge lighter, looser, and fully blissed out.

infrared

A full-body detox in your own private sauna suite, using gentle infrared heat to help you sweat, relax, and recover. Includes private shower, big screen tv, fridge with cold towels and water.

  • private suite
  • private shower
  • fresh towels
  • water fridge
  • weights and bands
  • in-sauna stereo
  • big screen TV

It helps the body detox, improves circulation, relaxes muscles, and boosts the immune system—all using gentle infrared heat that penetrates deeper than traditional saunas.

Instead of heating the air to make you sweat like a regular sauna, infrared heats your body directly using light waves. This keeps air nice and breathable and it creates a deep sweat at a lower, more comfortable temperature.

It’s less hot but more effective. You’ll sweat more at a lower temp because the heat penetrates deeper into the body.

That’s up to you! Vortex recommends 40 minutes in the sauna, but you’ll have the suite for a full 60 minutes, which allows time to get settled and rinse off after.

Most people wear the provided towels into the sauna but you’re welcome to bring a bathing suit if you like.

No – Vortex is not a spa, so need for a change room or robes. You have a private suite to yourself and that’s where you change and keep your belongings. 

Yes, it’s very safe. Infrared saunas are widely used for wellness and recovery. Just drink water and listen to your body.

Once Vortex confirms your booking you’ll receive a waiver with a full list of contraindications. 

Vortex provides everything you need from towels to hydration. 

Yes, you’ll have a whole sauna suite for the both of you—completely private and comfortable.

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halo

A modern take on ‘salt cave’, it’s a warm, beachy experience in a private salt sauna where salt particles are pulsed into the air to support breathing, skin health, and stress relief. Includes a large sauna for 2 with speakers and a big screen TV.

  • private suite
  • fresh towels
  • in-sauna stereo
  • big screen TV

It’s supports lung health, reduces inflammation, improves skin, and promotes deep relaxation using dry salt therapy in a warm, beach-like environment.

Microparticles of pharmaceutical-grade salt are released into the air and breathed in, helping to cleanse the respiratory system and skin and provide benefits to your overall wellness.

The session is 50 minutes in total.

Most people wear the provided towels into the sauna but you’re welcome to bring a bathing suit if you like.

No – Vortex is not a spa, so need for a change room or robes. You have a private suite to yourself and that’s where you change and keep your belongings. 

Yes. It’s gentle and natural, and commonly used for asthma, allergies, or just deep breathing and relaxation.

Once Vortex confirms your booking you’ll receive a waiver with a full list of contraindications. 

Vortex provides everything you need from towels to hydration. 

Yes, you’ll have a whole sauna suite for the both of you—completely private and comfortable.

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recharge

  • 75 min

Includes:  2 x NuCalm (40 min) + 2 x Tune sessions (15 min) + Lounge Access

The power nap of your dreams meets the deepest nervous system reset of your life. This combo uses neuroscience and vibration to put your stress in a sleeper hold.

nucalm

This science-backed power nap uses a patented system to de-stress on demand and give you  the equivalent of 4 hours of sleep in just 40 minutes.

  • private pod
  • customizable lounger
  • comfy blanket
  • luxury eyemask
  • noise-cancelling headphones

NuCalm quickly relaxes the mind and body, reduces stress, helps with sleep, and leaves you feeling like you just had the best nap of your life.

You wear headphones, an eye mask, and a special frequency disc while lying back on a comfortable lounger. The audio and technology work together to calm your nervous system and give you the benefits of sleep without sleeping.

Not exactly— NuCalm is designed to give you the benefits of sleep without sleep. It’s more like a deep meditative state, but many guests do drift off.

No. NuCalm helps with sleep dept (sleep you’ve lost) and sets you up for a good sleep that night.

The session is 40 minutes which gives you the benefits of rough 4 hours of deep restorative sleep.

Arrive in comfy clothes or athleisure wear. No need to change.

100%. NuCalm has zero side-effects.

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tune

Lie back on a vibroacoustic bed that uses sound and low-frequency vibrations to relax your body and calm your nervous system—like a massage for your mind.

  • private suite
  • comfy blanket
  • noise-cancelling headphones

It calms the nervous system, reduces anxiety, improves mood, and leaves you feeling fantastic.

You lie on the TUNE, put on headphones and select a session. You’ll listen to music, and medical grade frequencies will vibrate through your body. You feel the sound move through your body—like a personal sound bath massage.

Arrive in comfy clothes or athleisure wear. No need to change.

Yes, completely safe. It’s low-impact and very soothing—especially for stress and nervous system recovery.

*The only people who can’t use TUNE are those with a pacemaker.

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recover

  • 75 min

Includes: 2 x Compression (45 min) + 2 x Red Light sessions (10 min) + Lounge Access

Our post-hike/ski/gym/life protocol. This package helps your body bounce back fast with full-body compression and healing light.

compression

Slip into boots or shorts that rhythmically squeeze and release to boost circulation, lymphatic drainage, reduce soreness, and speed up muscle recovery.

  • private pod
  • customizable lounger
  • personal tablet
  • noise-cancelling headphones

It reduces muscle soreness, improves circulation, lymphatic drainage and provides a dynamic air massage—great for post-ski, post-hike, or post-gym recovery.

You wear special boots or shorts (legs or hips) that gently squeeze and release in cycles, like a massage that improves blood flow and reduces stiffness and you get to control the intensity.

 

Comfy clothes or athleisure wear are best. Jeans, or pants with thick seams, buckles, etc just aren’t as enjoyable. Vortex can provide sweatpants or shorts if necessary.

Yes, and it’s used by pro athletes and physical therapists everywhere. Not recommended if you have blood clots or certain medical conditions.

Upon booking, Vortex will send waivers with a full list of contraindications.

Only if you want it to. Your session is fully adjustable. Most people find it super relaxing—like a rhythmic massage. So relaxing that many people fall asleep.

Nope! We provide everything you need for the session. Just show up and relax.

You can read a book, have a nap, or enjoy the provided entertainment on your personal tablet. You can enjoy music or meditations on Spotify or even watch Netflix.

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red light

Stand or sit in front of professional-grade red and near-infrared light that boost your energy, recharges your cells, boosts collagen, reduces inflammation, and supports deep recovery.

  • private suite
  • noise-cancelling headphones

It’s a 10-minute full-body recharge! It supports skin health, reduces inflammation, boosts cellular energy, improves your mood and enhances recovery at a deep level. 

You sit or stand near panels that emit red and near-infrared light. The light energizes your cells and promotes the overall wellness of your whole body.

The red light works on more surface-level for skin, collagen production, hair growth, wound-healing etc. and the near-infrared penetrates deeper for muscle recovery, serotonin production, and more.

Because Vortex has a massive red light setup that allows you to do front and back at the same time. As your body receives the light it essentially charges up your “cellular batteries” – in 10 minutes you’re topped up to a level where you any longer in the light is unnecessary.

Wherever the light hits, it helps. You’ll be in a private red light room, so the less clothing the better. Most people where nothing.

No—it’s warm, but not hot. Totally comfortable.

The light creates energy production in the body which manifests as a gentle increase in heat.

Nope! There’s zero UV. It’s not a tanning bed—it actually helps with skin clarity and healing.

For most people, yes—completely. It’s non-invasive, doesn’t burn, and has been studied extensively for its therapeutic benefits.

Upon booking, Vortex will send waivers with a full list of contraindications.

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HOW TO BOOK YOUR STAY & SELF-CARE PACKAGE

  • Contact Dorchester to book your stay.
  • Mention your chosen Vortex package.
  • Concierge will book based on availability.
  • Vortex will send you booking confirmation.

Booked your stay already?

Call or email the Dorchester to add a Vortex package to your reservation.

Want to do more sessions?

Dorchester guests get 20% off all additional sessions during their stay.
This can be booked directly through Vortex.

For more information on pricing & availability, please call the Dorchester Front Desk at 705-888-7140 or email [email protected].

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705-293-4244

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gift cards

Gift cards are available for purchase in-studio in any amount.
We’ll give you a nice lil’ card and envelope for it as well. So stop by the studio any time during business hours and we’ll hook you up!

Unfortunately online gift cards are not available at this time, but you can purchase one over the phone and we’ll leave the gift card at the front desk for the recipient.

If you have any questions, please reach out!

Thank you!