Even with global warming, winters are still extremely harsh and long in most of Canada except the Pacific coast. The country’s nudists generally have to travel to warmer climes during this period to be able to shed their clothes. The prolific naturist federation in the province of Québec (FQN), however, is constantly finding new ways for its members to enjoy winter in the nude without leaving the country, be it through nude swim nights at recreation centers or nude bowling nights.

Recently, the FQN announced that as of October 5th, 2008, another option will be available on the south shore of Montreal: The “Spa Nordique”, part of the “Chalet du Boisé” resort in Varennes, will be open to the naturist public every second Sunday. According to the association, from 1pm to 5pm, patrons will be able to enjoy, in the nude, three themed gardens: One Asian, one Mediterranean, and another Nordic. Among the amenities are a sauna, massage service, Turkish bath, four different hot tubs and a pool with a waterfall. There’s also a restaurant and hotel rooms for those who wish to stay overnight. Everyone is welcome, FQN members paying 18 Canadian dollars per single or couple, while non-members will pay 30 dollars plus taxes. Note that in the resort’s photos, the themed areas appear to be outdoors, thus Nudist Day can only surmise that they’ll be covered-up and heated (we hope) during winter!