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Iceavik Nordic Wellness Begins Construction In Portugal Cove
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Construction has begun on Iceavik Nordic Wellness, the province's first Nordic spa, at the former Murray’s Pond Fishing and Country Club in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, and the facility is expected to open in fall 2026. Founder Rebecca Bezanson said the project faced earlier rejections in St. John's in 2022 and regulatory hurdles in 2024, and the converted site will include multiple saunas, treatment rooms and refurbished pools.
Key Points
- 1Begins construction: Iceavik converts former Murray's Pond into Newfoundland's first Nordic spa
- 2Highlights demand: founders faced rejections in St. John's (2022) and regulatory hurdles in 2024
- 3Offers hydrotherapy: site will feature multiple saunas, treatment rooms, and refurbished pools for visitors
Scoring Rationale
Local small-business development with limited industry impact and single-source reporting reduces broader relevance and novelty.
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