A spa out of the blue

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In the middle of a high-powered day, consider slipping in to The SilveryBlue Butterfly day spa. A giant blue butterfly looms above the door like a beacon of airy playfulness and good karma. Lucky for you, it's the kind of diversion that will make the chaos of your day - even the busiest of days - flutter away.

Mani/Pedi at SilveryBlue Butterfly Spa"I market to the average woman, like me, a working mom," says Susan Chartier, SilveryBlue owner. I want [our clients] to experience the luxury, feel like they've gone to Vegas or Europe and they did it in their own backyard."

Spa Overview

SilveryBlue Butterfly Salon, Spa & Boutique is nestled in the heart of everyday life on the Mississauga/Oakville border at the Oakville Entertainment Centrum (Ontario, Canada). While the external hull is definitely mall-like, one step inside transports you into a luxurious setting where you're surrounded by old-school glamour.

"That's why I [used] a fluffy name," says Chartier. "I didn't want people to be intimidated by it or think we're expensive. We're not cheap by any means, but we're not outrageous. It really is for all women."

This spa exists to make women feel comfortable and beautiful and pampered. Men aren't exactly encouraged to spa here, but they aren't banned either. SilveryBlue Butterfly indulges men by inviting them to couples' nights on Tuesdays so that for the rest of the week the regular female clientele can truly let their hair down and relax.

This spa's gracious space accommodates large parties easily. Because it's so close to everyday life, even large bridal parties can gather for a morning of pampering before jetting off to the ceremony. Need a girlfriend getaway or some serious bonding time with your Mommy and Me group? It's the perfect space to soak away the calluses and be as pampered as a princess.

Facilities & Activities

Because the spa is housed in the Oakville Entertainment Spectrum, you'll find plenty of dining options nearby. After your facial, extend the de-stressing with a latte at Timothy's Coffee, take in a movie at AMC theatres or show off your latest new do afterhours at My Apartment.

Spa Details and Specialties (Treatments)

Hydrotherapy Treaments at SilveryBlue Butterfly SpaSilveryBlue Butterfly is a vast 12,000 sq ft, encompassing several themed treatment rooms, 16 salon seats and a boutique loaded with opulent treasures. Generous windows flood many of the rooms with natural light, giving an ethereal sensation as you snuggle into a massage chair for a pedicure or recline to have your hair washed and head massaged.

Chartier invites all guests, whether they're having one or five treatments, to come early to soak in the whirlpool or detox in the steam room or sauna. "I don't recommend using these after a treatment though because all our rich oils will wash away. For most of our spa treatments, you don't want to wash the oils off for at least a few hours. The longer you leave them on, the deeper they'll penetrate."

Change Rooms: Showers, lockers, hot tub, steam room and dry sauna.

Specialty Equipment: Hydrotherapy/Chromatherapy tubs, pregnancy massage tables and Vichy shower.

Innovative Treatments: Myofascial Massage and Lava Shell Massage.

Accommodations & Dining

Dining

Boston Pizza, Wild Wing, Trattoria II Timone, Dirty Martini Resto Lounge, Timothy's Coffee, Tasty Thai Cuisine, East Side Mario's, Alice Fazooli's, Crazy Sushi, Caffe Demetre Souvlaki Hut, Subway, Baton Rouge and Scores Restaurant

Hotels

Homewood Suites and Hotel by Hilton

Nearby

SilveryBlue Butterfly is part of Oakville Entertainment Centrum at Winston Churchill Blvd and Hwy 124

The Centrum offers movies at AMC Theatres, workout facilities at LA Fitness, a children's play place at Kidtopia and a long list of restaurants/nightlife destinations.   

Directions

From Hamilton: Take Highway 403 to the split towards Toronto. Exit at #124 - Winston Churchill - towards Upper Middle Road E. Turn left onto Upper Middle Road E. and then right into the parking lot of the Oakville Entertainment Centrum. SilveryBlue Butterfly fronts towards Upper Middle Road E.

From Toronto: Take the Gardiner Expressway West and follow the split towards Hamilton. Exit at #124 - Winston Churchill - towards Upper Middle Road E. Turn left onto Upper Middle Road E. and then right into the parking lot of the Oakville Entertainment Centrum. SilveryBlue Butterfly fronts towards Upper Middle Road E.

Contact Information

2025 Winston Park Drive

Oakville, Ontario

L6H 6P5

Phone: 905.829.2201

Fax: 905-829-0112

Email: silverybluebutterfly@bellnet.ca

Hours of operation

Monday            10 am - 6 pm
T-W                  10 am - 9 pm
T-F                    9 am - 9 pm
S-Su                  9 am - 5 pm