The Mysa (pronounced mee-sa) Nordic Spa & Resort is located in St. Peter’s Bay, about 40 minutes outside of Charlottetown. According to Isaac, as soon as he saw the farmland and beautiful sloping hills of St. Peter’s, he knew that was the perfect spot. The spa sits on 18 acres, right on the bay, and the property had previously been set up to use as an inn, making it an ideal resort location. But it’s the community of St. Peter’s Bay, not just the property, that cemented the decision. “A big part of why this business was able to get going and be successful is the community.”
enthusiasm for a year-round business in their town, especially in a place where so much is seasonal. Isaac and his team set about stripping the cottages and lodge down to the studs and giving it a complete renovation, while also adding a restaurant, and (of course) the iconic spa amenities such as pools and saunas. After two years of construction, the spa opened its doors in December of 2022. Since then, Isaac says, it has grown beyond what he had dreamed. The word “mysa” is a Swedish term that refers to being cozy and relaxed. A lot of the experiences and practices of the Mysa spa, such as the dry saunas, steam saunas, and cold therapy, comes from Scandinavian roots. The spa’s main offering is a Thermal Experience Day Pass.
Isaac describes their support and
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