Scandinave Spas looking to build Nordic Spa in Edmonton [Video]

Developers are eyeing up Edmonton for a new hot-and-cold outdoor attraction.

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Scandinave Spas is looking to open a Nordic spa in the capital city, promising “extreme temperatures, silence and digital detox.” 

Alternating cold, hot and relaxation is a traditional hydrotherapy practice in countries like Finland and Norway, believed to boost immune function and physical health.

The company, which operates four other Nordic spas in Canada, has its sights set on a multi-acre property in Brander Gardens, just south of Fort Edmonton Park.

The lot currently belongs to the University of Alberta, but it used to be home to local philanthropist and entrepreneur Sandy McTaggart – one of the founders of the Citadel Theatre. 

“He was a bit eccentric,” said Ward pihêsiwin Coun. Tim Cartmell. “The home was a bit eccentric and it was gifted to the university, and they were using it as a bit of a hospitality place.”

The house was demolished …