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How to Score Scandinave Spa Whistler Deals & Discounts

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Scandinave Spa Whistler is Whistler’s top spa where guests can escape to a haven of peace and tranquility, just a few minutes north of Whistler Village. Below are a few ways to score some deals and discounts on your next visit to Scandinave Spa Whistler.

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What is Hydrotherapy?

At Scandinave Spa Whistler, you can experience the age-old Finnish tradition of hydrotherapy and its energizing and relaxing benefits.

The process involves three stages and repeated cycles are encouraged.

First, you start with heating up the body in a hot installation (hot bath, Finish Sauna, wood-burning sauna, or steam bath) to help release the body’s negative energy.

Then move into a cold installation (Nordic waterfall, Nordic Shower, or cold plunge bath) to release endorphins and flush out toxins.  The final step is to simply relax to allow the heart rate to stabilize and body to rest.

Scandinave Spa Whistler Amenities

The 25,000-square-foot outdoor nature spa has solariums, hammocks, outdoor fireplaces and a yoga studio to help you find inner stillness.

Silence is a source of great strength so no cell phones are allowed and talking is discouraged.  After your time at Scandinave Spa, you will most certainly feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

For a complete experience, book a massage to invigorate your aching muscles. I have personally enjoyed a few massages at Scandinave Spa Whistler, and the experience is heavenly!

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How to Score Scandinave Spa Whistler Deals & Discounts

Here are ways that you can score Scandinave Spa Whistler deals and discounts for your next visit.  These offers are available via Costco and WaySpa.

1.  Scandinave Spa Whistler Costco Gift Cards (20% off)

Costco offers Scandinave Spa Whistler gift cards at the price of $79.99 for two $50 gift cards.  I saw these in person at the Costco on Expo Boulevard in Vancouver.

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They don’t seem to offer these online at Costco.ca for Scandinave Spa Whistler but you can find ones for the Vieux-Montreal and Mont Tremblant locations here.

2.  Costco Wayspa Gift Certificates (25% off)

Did you know that Scandinave Spa Whistler is a WaySpa partner?  Costco also sells WaySpa gift certificates at the price of $74.99 for two $50 gift certificates.

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WaySpa e-certificates provide access to some of Canada’s finest and most luxurious spas.

You can choose from thousands of rejuvenating spa services, available at over 2,000 participating spas across the country.

You can use the Wayspa gift certificate for Scandinave Spa Whistler or any of their partner spas.

3.  Wayspa Gift Certificates (10% – 22% off)

You can also purchase Wayspa gift certificates directly from their website.  They tend to offer discounts throughout the year especially in time for special holidays like Mother’s Day and Black Friday.

You can receive notification of these offers by subscribing to their newsletter.  I have personally seen offers ranging from 10% to 22% off.  Scandinave Spa Whistler is listed as a partner of Wayspa here.

You can also enjoy 18% off Wayspa Gift using this link until December 20, 2019.

4.  Rakuten Wayspa Deals (varies)

Are you a member of Rakuten.ca yet?  Rakuten.ca is a great website that actually pays you Cash Back every time you shop online and it’s free to join! 

Rakuten.ca works with over 750 stores that ship to Canada including Indigo.ca, Amazon.ca, eBay, Sears, Old Navy, Forever21 and Groupon.

Rakuten.ca has a gift card service in partnership with CardSwap.ca where you can receive Cash Back for your gift card purchases.

Depending on the retailer, these gift cards can be either a code sent to you electronically or a physical card.

If you buy a Wayspa gift certificate via Rakuten.ca,  the Cash Back rewards are credited to your Rakuten.ca account within 7 days.

How to Score Scandinave Spa Whistler Deals & Discounts

If you are not an Ebates.ca member, feel free to use my referral link to sign up.

5. Scandinave Spa Promotions Page

Check the Scandinave Spa website promotions page for their latest deals. As an example, I have seen a deal for 20% from Monday to Friday on certain dates in the fall.

How to Score Scandinave Spa Whistler Deals & Discounts

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This post was first published on December 20, 2017 and is updated as information is available.

First Table Vancouver: How it Works, 50% Discount, Promo Code

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If you love good food but also a good deal, then you might be excited to learn about First Table.

First Table Vancouver: How it Works, 50% Discount, Promo Code

First Table is a restaurant platform that is launching soon in Vancouver and it offers 50% restaurant meals at specific off-peak times. It currently operates in other countries including the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

The concept of First Table is for a restaurant to offer a table that is usually empty in order attract new diners to try their venue. The tables are very limited and are always at off-peak times.

Furthermore, some people might not enjoy eating at an empty restaurant. So, the idea of First Table is so get the first table of the meal service filled in advance and possibly attract more diners to come in afterwards with their presence.

50% is definitely a sweet dining deal but there are a lot of terms and conditions, so here’s what you need to know before you make a booking.

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First Table Vancouver: How it Works, 50% Discount, Promo Code

You need to pay a booking fee

First, you need to pay a $10 booking fee to secure the discount at the participating restaurant. That fee does not get deducted from your restaurant bill. The booking fee is per table.

You can only book for a party of 2, 3 or 4 people.

Sorry, no solo diners and no more than 4 people. Children of all ages are included in the party count.

The discount is for dine-in FOOD only

The discount is for dine-in food and not drinks and alcohol. You should not over-order and take leftovers.

Some restaurants may have certain menu items that are unavailable for the First Table offer. These will be noted under ‘special conditions’ when you’re making your booking and will be included on your booking confirmation.

What is the minimum spend?

There is no minimum spend.

There are limited reservations available

The restaurant will list the time and day that their first table is available for on First Table. Restaurant availability shows seven days in advance and is added just after midnight each night.

What happens if I’m late for my reservation?

If you are more than 15 minutes late, the deal is off.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel within 60 minutes of making the reservation: You can 100% credit to your account. No cash refunds

Cancel any day before the date of your reservation: You can 50%. If they cannot find anyone else to book your spot, you will get the rest of the 50%.

Cancel on the day of the reservation: No credit. However, if they cannot find someone else to book your spot, you get 100% credit.

Can I book the same restaurant twice?

Yes, you can but not twice in a row.

First Table Promo Code

Get $5 free credit with this promo code aretaw.

First Table Vancouver Restaurants

ARC Restaurant at the Fairmont Waterfront
Anatoli Souvlaki
Ancora Ambleside
Ancora False Creek
Cibo Trattoria
Cuchillo 
Fable Diner
Hendricks Resto-Lounge
La Mezcaleria Gastown
La Pentola
La Terrazza		Mamie Taylor’s
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
Nonna’s Table
Nuba 
Papi’s Seafood and Oyster Bar
Saigon Xua
Silk Dinner Lounge and Restaurant
Sprezzatura
The Cascade Room
The Greek by Anatoli – Yaletown
The Greek by Anatoli – Gastown

There are a lot of terms and conditions above but it’s because First Table aims to create a balanced win-win situation between both diners and the restaurants.

First Table Vancouver looks to be an interesting way for foodies to discover new restaurants and get a deal. I’m interested to try the platform and will update this post with a review about my experience.

Dairy Queen extends summer with Buy One Get One Blizzard for 99 cents

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With the rainy weather back, I’m getting a dose of happiness at Dairy Queen Canada with their BOGO deal.

Dairy Queen extends summer with Buy One Get One Blizzard for 99 cents

Until Oct 6, you can buy one Blizzard Treat and get one of equal or lesser value for $0.99. Any size is redeemable with the promotion.

We got this month’s flavour Pumpkin Pie and Strawberry Cheesecake.

Enjoy flipping your blizzard!

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With the rainy weather back, I'm getting a dose of happiness at @dqcanada with their BOGO deal! Until Oct 6, you can buy one Blizzard Treat and get one of equal or lesser value for $0.99. Any size is redeemable with the promotion. We got this month's flavour Pumpkin Pie and Strawberry Cheesecake. Have fun flipping your Blizzard! #media – #foodgressing #foodbeast #instafood #vancouverfood #vancouverisawesome #igersvancouver #vancouverfoodie #foodstagram #liveauthentic #liveunscripted #livelittlethings #lifeandthyme #beautifulcuisines #neverstopexploring #pursuepretty #happytastesgood #fromwhereistand#thehappynow #thatsdarling #petitejoys #myunicornlife #postitfortheaesthetic #forkyeah #seekthesimplicity #buzzfeast #dairyqueen #dairyqueencanada #blizzard #dq

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YesStyle Referral Influencer Code for New and Existing Customers

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YesStyle is a popular online retailer of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products from Korea, Japan, Taiwan and more at reasonable prices. I just started shopping on YesStyle and have enjoyed the selection and the pricing of the products.

If you’re looking to shop on YesStyle either as a new or existing customer, please feel free to use my referral code to receive discounts: FOODGRESSING.

  • New customers will receive 5% off their first order.
  • Existing customers will receive 2% off their order.

You can enter the code during the checkout screen. See screenshot below for more information.

YesStyle Referral Influencer Code for New and Existing Customers

Happy Shopping!

Canada Day 2019 Deal: foodora offering 40% off Poutine until July 7, 2019

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Did you know? Poutine was born in rural Quebec in the 1950s but its exact origin is not clear. It was allegedly invented in 1957 in rural Warwick, Quebec, but at least four other towns have laid claim to it as well. Another story credits a super-hungry truck driver to having invented poutine.

foodora offering 40% off Poutine until July 7, 2019

foodora is offering a squeaky deal to celebrate Canada’s 152 birthday: 40% off poutine until July 7. The deal is happening across Canada but in Vancouver the participating restaurants are: Calabash Bistro, Dunn’s Famous, Frites – Granville, Save on Meats, Smoke’s Poutinerie – Granville, The Arbor. Available as pick up or delivery (depending on location).

Smoke’s Poutinerie has a lot of options and the poutines are meals in themselves. I had the following

  • OHHH CANADA Poutine: fried Eggo waffles, double-smoked bacon, maple syrup, crushed ketchup chips
  • Veggie Deluxe Meal: caramelized onions, mushrooms and green peas
  • Hot Chick: fried Eggo waffles, fried Nashville hot chicken bites, sliced pickles

Happy Canada Day!

GET $10 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER

With my referral link, you can receive $10 off your first foodora order with a minimum order of $20.  Using your mobile device, click here to receive the deal: https://bnc.lt/YR5e/sUBX2fZ7WX.  The link directs you to download the app.  New customers only.

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Mother’s Day Spa Deals 2019 | Mother’s Day WaySpa Specials 2019

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With Mother’s Day coming up, what better way to show the special woman in your life you love her than to give her the gift of relaxation.  Fortunately, with WaySpa, you don’t have the daunting task of finding *the* perfect spa.

Mother's Day Spa Deals 2019 | Mother's Day WaySpa Specials 2019

Mom can choose herself as WaySpa is Canada’s largest spa and wellness marketplace with over 2,000 partner spas.  PLUS, Wayspa is offering a special Mother’s Day spa deal this year.  Read on below to find out more.

WaySpa gift certificates are ideal for gifting because the recipient can choose the spa that he or she wants to visit.  Wayspa has a wide range of partner spas for different budgets ranging from smaller, local spas to ultra-luxurious ones at the Fairmont.

I’ve been using WaySpa for a few years now and can attest that it has been easy to redeem and the spa choices are excellent (see my post on Scandinave Spa Whistler).

Mother's Day Spa Deals 2019 | Mother's Day WaySpa Specials 2019

Disclosure: The links below are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you click a link and make a purchase.  While clicking these links won’t cost you any extra money, they will help us keep this site up.  Thanks for the support!

Mother’s Day Spa Day Ideas

Here are just some treatments that Mom can indulge in at a WaySpa partner.  Using WaySpa does not restrict you to certain services only.  They’re simply gift certificates that are used as a form of payment for services at the spa.

  • Facial
  • Body treatments like scrubs and wraps
  • Manicure
  • Massage
  • Pedicure
Mother's Day Spa Deals 2019 | Mother's Day WaySpa Specials 2019

Here are some spa ideas and inspirations:

Vancouver: West Coast Detox at Chi, The Spa At Shangri La.  A true West Coast spa experience that harnesses the detoxifying powers of natural marine botanicals and minerals. This journey includes a Sea Kelp Soak, Seaweed Body Polish, Detoxifying Sea Wrap, Wild Seaweed Oil Massage and Wild Seaweed Facial. $505 -$550

Whistler: There are plenty of massage options at Scandinave Spa Whistler: Swedish, Swedish Duo, Restorative and Deep Tissue. See my review on Scandinave Spa Whistler and ideas on a luxury vacation in Whistler. $219

Toronto: Essence of Bees Facial at The Spa at the Hazelton. This luxurious facial combines products from the beehive that are among the best repairing and healing agents in the world.  There are two cleansing treatments, three massages and four masks included – a veritable youth therapy for the skin. $625

Montreal:  Full Day Package at Spa Curage Montreal.  A whole day of pampering including a Curage Facial, Curage Body Wrap, Curage Pressotherapy, Spa Manicure, Spa Pedicure, Body Massage, Curage Gourmet Lunch and haircut and blow-dry. $440

Mother's Day Spa Deals 2019 | Mother's Day WaySpa Specials 2019

Wayspa Gift Certificates are on sale for Mother’s Day. You can enjoy 20% off Wayspa Gift Certificates $50 or more using this link.

Have a wonderful Mother’s Day and hope you can score a great spa deal for mom!

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Ritual App Eats Week: $1 Lunch April 29 – May 10

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From April 29 – May 10, 2019, you can enjoy coffee and lunch for only $1 at tons of great spots when you order with Ritual and pay with Apple Pay.  Search “EATSWEEK” in-app to see all participating locations.

Ritual App Eats Week: $1 Lunch April 29 - May 10, 2019 | Ritual Eats Week $1 Food

How New Ritual Users Can Access Eats Week with $10 Credit

New Ritual users (those who signed up during Eats Week) will gain instant access to Eats Week.

Feel free to use my referral link here to get $10 credit. You get $5 credit on sign up and another $5 credit after your first order: https://invite.ritual.co/ARETA44890

How Existing Ritual Users can Access Eats Week

Existing users must refer a new user to Ritual during Eats Week in order to unlock Eats Week offers. That new user must place his or her first order before the existing Ritual user can access Eats Week offers.

Ritual App Eats Week: $1 Lunch April 29 - May 10, 2019 | Ritual Eats Week $1 Food
Screenshot of Some Participating Restaurants for Ritual Eats Week in Vancouver

Ritual App Participating Cities

Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, New York City, Washington D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles.

Ritual App Eats Week Terms and Conditions

  • Limit of 5 Eats Week offers per user.
  • Offer can only be redeemed once per restaurant during the campaign.
  • Offer can only be redeemed once per day during the campaign.
  • Offer cannot be combined with any other offers.
  • Ritual cannot guarantee offer availability at any participating merchant and offers may only be available while quantities last at that particular location.
Ritual App Eats Week: $1 Lunch April 29 - May 10, 2019 | Ritual Eats Week $1 Food

Example of Ritual Eats Week Offering in Vancouver

My Impression of the Ritual App

I have placed over 20 orders with the Ritual app in Vancouver so far and can attest that it is a legitimate app and service. There were a few times when the restaurant ran out of the item(s) I ordered but my order was quickly canceled and I was refunded almost instantly. Overall, I have had a good experience with Ritual on a regular basis and would recommend it.

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Ritual App New Sign Up $10 Credit | Ritual Promo Code 2019

Gyu-Kaku Invite Code | Gyu-Kaku Referral Code | Gyu-Kaku Promo Code

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ has been my go-to place for a Japanese Yakiniku dining experience. At Gyu-Kaku, you grill bite-size meat and vegetables over a flaming charcoal grill.

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In Vancouver, they have three locations (Downtown, West Brodaway and Richmond) but they actually have over 700 world wide including Japan, US, Hong Kong, Indonesia and so forth.

I’ve been to Gyu-Kaku many times (see my posts here, here and here!) I especially like going during their Happy Hour when their combos are 20% off.

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Gyu-Kaku Invite Code | Gyu-Kaku Referral Code | Gyu-Kaku Promo Code

Gyu-Kaku has an app where you can earn points towards rewards after each meal. On your first use of the app, you can earn 50 points with your purchase by scanning your receipt and using my invite code: Areta8676.  

Some other notes about using the Gyu-Kaku app:

  • Point accrual varies by Restaurant Location
  • Sign up with Facebook and earn a bonus 50 points
  • Receive 100 points on your birthday
  • Rewards start at 100 points

Hope you enjoy your dining experience at Gyu-Kaku! Happy eating!

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ – Vancouver
Gone Grillin’ at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Happy Hour at Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Downtown

Blaze Pizza Invite Code | Blaze Pizza Promo Code

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Blaze Pizza is a fast casual restaurant chain that specializes in fast-fired, build-your-own artisanal pizzas. I’ve been a fan of Blaza Pizza having tried various of their locations in Toronto, San Diego and most recently in Vancouver.

Blaze Pizza Invite Code | Blaze Promo Code for Free Drink on New Signup

The pizzas only come with one size option — 11 inches with unlimited toppings. You won’t need to worry about waiting long for your pizza to be baked because they are fast-fired in a hot open-flame oven and ready-to-eat in less than 180 seconds.

In the past, I have enjoyed their plentiful choices for toppings, cheeses and sauces. The crusts of the pizzas are thin and wonderfully chewy and crispy.

Blaze Pizza Invite Code | Blaze Promo Code for Free Drink on New Signup

Blaze Pizza has an app where you can earn “flames” or rewards for free pizzas and desserts. With the app, you can

  • Earn one flame for every dollar spent
  • Find your nearest Blaze Pizza and order ahead on the app
  • See your online order history and quickly re-order your favorites
  • Load up a gift card in the app to pay with your phone at the restaurant.
Blaze Pizza Invite Code | Blaze Promo Code for Free Drink on New Signup

Blaze Pizza Invite Code

If you’d like to get a free drink when you first sign up for the Blaze Pizza app, use my invite code: AretaWong1181.

Blaze Pizza Invite Code | Blaze Promo Code for Free Drink on New Signup

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