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Calgary's
Spa Europa even set aside a whole day dedicated to men – Mondays are all XY for those men who need to feel that going to the spa isn't only the for the ladies, but many men do attend the spa on other days after going on Monday for the first time. Spa Europa offers a spa package specially suited for men called the Apollo Men's Pack, which includes a full-body relaxation massage and a European Pedicure. The ambiance is Roman-style so it doesn't have fluffy pink frills, or anything distinctively feminine so that both woman and men can feel comfortable.
Another Canadian locale is the
Absolute Spa at the Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver – even the chains are catching on to the trend. This upscale hotel's spa not only has specific treatments intended for men only but their décor is very male-centric with dark colours and no fluffy pinks; of course one of their treatments is a sports massage, and the other is the Y-Spa Facial, which uses products specifically chosen to suit male skin. They also have packages for men; the Great Guy package includes a deep tissue massage and foot-care treatment, and the Absolute Man package includes a facial for men and a relaxation massage, hand care and a foot care, which is altogether 4 hours of pure pleasure. The foot care will probably be the men's favourite part of the experience because while they are getting it done, there are 6 TVs set up as well as Playstations so customers can get their game on while they're beautifying.
Some spas really go all out by making themselves full-out men's-only, no-women-allowed spas. Men-only spas aren't discriminating… they're giving men a chance to experience the wonders of a worry-free experience that women have had for so long. A spa has always been a place where a woman could get away from her significant other and family for a while to have girl time, and men deserve to have that opportunity available to them as well. It's no surprise that most straight men think about women 24/7 – surely it must get tiring to have all those fantasies, so going to a men-only spa will ensure that he will have zero distractions from his relaxing experience.

For a city that is usually rampant with new trends, it's surprising that Montreal only has one men-only spa, called
Mann: Grooming for Men. Mann offers a luxurious environment in a loft-like setting with white walls, light-coloured wood flooring and immense vaulted ceilings that make the black leather chairs seem tiny in comparison. The walls are spotted with colourful artwork, but besides that, the vibe is minimalist, vast and clean. Mann offers standard massages from deep tissue to Swedish, as well as a long list of skin treatments, from a standard, refreshing facials to specific acne-prone skin treatments. The spa considers waxing to be a precise art of sorts and calls it "Manscaping," but don't expect to leave there sporting any floral designs – their waxing is simple, professional and to the point, albeit its fun name. Maybe the cute name will make the waxing experience a little less painful. Maybe?