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Opening December 4, 2026

Canada’s First Dakota
Inspired Thermal Spa

A modern sanctuary for wellness, rooted in the history and heritage of the Whitecap Dakota Nation

The Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa is a world-class wellness destination designed to harmonize relaxation, social connection, and holistic rejuvenation. It is Canada’s first fully integrated resort, featuring a thermal spa, casino, golf, and accommodations, making us a unique and unforgettable travel destination.

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Nine Pools. Seven Fires. One Transformation.

Discover the time-honoured wellness ritual that uses cold, heat and rest to create profound physical and mental benefit. Enjoy a restorative journey through phases of warming in saunas, steam rooms and thermal pools, followed by cooling in cold plunges or waterfalls. This thermal cycle improves cardiovascular health, helps release toxins and reduces inflammation, leaving you feeling revitalized.

Learn more about the spa and its amenities below.

We Welcome You To Stay

While the spa is still in development, we welcome you to experience the rich culture and adventures we offer year-round. From golfing on our award-winning links to discovering the Dakota star knowledge in our Cosmic Dome. There’s something here for everyone.

Please note that stay and spa bookings will only be available after December 1, 2026. To be the first to know when these packages become available for booking, join our email list.

Learn About the Thermal Spa

The thermal cycle alternates between heat, cold, and rest to create profound physical and mental benefits. By moving through phases of warming the body in saunas, steam rooms, or thermal pools, followed by a refreshing cool-down in cold plunges or waterfalls, circulation is stimulated, muscles are soothed, and the immune system is strengthened. This rhythmic contrast improves cardiovascular health, supports toxin release, and reduces inflammation, leaving the body feeling revitalized and rebalanced.

Beyond the physical effects, the thermal cycle offers powerful mental and emotional restoration. The heat phase encourages deep relaxation and tension release, while the cold immersion sharpens focus and awakens the senses. In the rest period, the nervous system resets, creating a sense of inner calm and clarity. Guests emerge from the cycle with reduced stress, improved sleep quality, and a heightened sense of overall well-being. As both a personal ritual and a shared social experience, the thermal cycle is a holistic practice that harmonizes body, mind, and spirit.

  • Nine (9) pools: thermal baths, cold plunges, and waterfalls
  • Saunas and steam rooms
  • Event sauna with Aufguss-inspired performances —a blend of heat, aroma, and theatre that transforms sweating into art
  • Indoor and outdoor rest areas
  • Seven (7) Fire: Gas and Wood. Inspired by Seven Council Fires
  • 10 private treatment rooms (massage, body, and facial therapies)
  • 2 couples’ rooms for shared services
  • Dedicated manicure and pedicure area

The Mingle Lounge offers indoor seats for relaxation and connection. The Casual Dining Room has a seating area and food options with wholesome, locally inspired cuisine. The Grab-and-Go Café has a small seating area and is perfect for light meals and refreshments between experiences.

Inclusive by design, Dakota Dunes Thermal Spa welcomes men, women, couples, and groups aged 19 and older. Serving thermal spa guests, resort visitors, and the general public, the spa provides a sanctuary where mind, body, spirit, and culture come together – whether for a day of thermal exploration, a treatment-focused escape, or a social wellness outing.

The concept and architecture of the thermal spa are rooted in Whitecap Dakota Nation history and heritage and thoughtfully blend cultural storytelling and education with modern thermal wellness. This means you’ll see beautiful touches of history throughout your experience, including the seven fires inspired by the Seven Council Fires.

Scent is a very intentional part of the spa experience. From infused essential oils in our showpiece event sauna to the curated selection in the treatment rooms, scent is used to create an immersive sensory journey that changes with each cycle.

The signature scents we’re developing are inspired by the land and Dakota culture. You’ll experience notes such as sweetgrass and cedar for grounding and cleansing, sage and wild mint for renewal, prairie botanicals that reflect the open grasslands, and subtle woodland blends that connect to fire and forest. Each aroma is chosen not just for its wellness benefits, but for its cultural meaning and connection to place, celebrating the prairie landscape and deepening the overall wellness experience.