Ontario's Finest Spas Criteria:

Members of Ontario’s Finest Spas will follow a philosophy of being quality based and have distinct character with a focus on health and wellness. Ontario’s Finest Spas Membership is open to all qualified spas in Ontario.

Acceptance of members is subject to the following criteria and approval of the Board of Directors; without limiting the foregoing, the following criteria will be considered:

	The spa must pass the Ontario’s Finest Spas Quality Assurance Program with a minimum grade as set by the Board of Directors. The current grade is 80% (2006)
	The treatment professionals must be appropriately qualified and meet Provincial regulations and/or accredited professional associations’ standards. The staff must practice a high level of personal hygiene, and must be professional in appearance.
	All members must comply with related legislation as regulated by the Ontario Ministry of Health.
	There should be a min. of five private treatment rooms of appropriate size, designated for the exclusive purpose of providing spa treatments.
	Private waiting area, change rooms and bathrooms designated for spa guests should be provided.
	All equipment, amenities and linens must be of professional quality and in good repair.
	Members must offer a diversity of treatments to include massage, aesthetics and body work or a unique specialized range of treatments.
	The spa should be of architectural interest and/or historically significant and should complement its region. The spa should exude character and be attractively decorated. The building and grounds should be well maintained.
	The spa must have high standards in all aspects of their operation.
	The spa must offer the highest possible standards of hospitality
	The spa must be owner operated, or operated as if it is.
	The spa owner/manager should have been active in the management of the spa for a period of three years. If the spa owner/manager has had previous experience in the spa industry, this requirement may be waived.