The Summit Skin Care & Hair Removal.

A Halifax Favorite for More Than Two Decades

The Summit Skin Care & Hair Removal, also known around town as Summit Spa, has been looking after Halifax skin for more than twenty years. It is one of those local businesses people recommend to friends by name. The spa sits on Spring Garden Road, one of the best known streets in the city, and the team has built its reputation on skilled treatments and a warm, relaxed welcome.

Halifax readers noticed. The Coasts Best of Halifax readers poll named the spa Best Spa year after year, and the 2006 write up described it as the spas ninth win in nine years. The spa also took Best Manicure/Pedicure in 2008. A run like that tells you a lot about how local clients feel about it.

Where to Find It

The spa is at 5495 Spring Garden Road, Suite 101, in the South End. It moved there from its earlier home in Park Lane, and clients who had been coming for years followed it along the same street. Spring Garden is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car, and it is surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants, so a spa visit pairs well with a day downtown.

Skin Care From Trained Estheticians

Facials are a big part of what Summit does. The spa has said that its advanced skin care services are performed by experienced clinical estheticians, which means the people working on your skin have the training to match what you ask for. if you want a relaxing facial before an event or a treatment plan for something you want to improve over time, the team can talk through the options with you.

The spa also carries professional skin care product lines, including GM Collin, Glymed Plus and Yonka, so you can continue your routine at home with products your esthetician has recommended.

Hair Removal Done Properly

Hair removal is in the name, and it is one of the spas strengths. Services include permanent hair removal options such as electrolysis and laser hair removal, along with waxing. Clients often choose a longer term method to save time and hassle, and a spa that offers several approaches can match the method to your skin, hair type and schedule.

Beyond Facials and Hair Removal

Summit is a full day spa, and its menu has included:

• Massage for relaxation and relief from tight muscles


• Manicures and pedicures, which won local recognition in 2008


• LED light therapy as part of skin care programs


• Spa escapes and body treatments, from wraps to scrubs


• Waxing for face and body

Services change from season to season, so ask the front desk what is on the menu right now. Gift certificates are a popular choice for birthdays and holidays, and the spa is happy to help you pick something that suits the person youre buying for.

What Clients Say

Public reviews describe a warm, friendly and knowledgeable team. One client says she feels pampered every time she visits and looks forward to her appointments. That mix of professional skill and personal attention is what keeps people coming back to the same spa for years. The Summit is also a listed member of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce.

Planning Your First Visit

If youre new to the spa, a few simple steps make the first visit easier:

• Call ahead to book, especially for hair removal series and longer treatments.


• Tell the team about your skin type, any products you use now and what you want from the visit.


• Ask about a consultation if youre considering laser or electrolysis, so you know what to expect from start to finish.


• Arrive a few minutes early so you can settle in before your treatment begins.

Visit and Contact

• Address: 5495 Spring Garden Rd, Suite 101, Halifax, NS B3J 1G2


• Phone: +1 902 423 3888


• Website: summitspa.ca


• Services: Skin care, facials, hair removal, waxing, massage, nails and spa treatments