Saunas with a Cold Plunge in Montreal

Saunas where you can cool off between rounds, in a plunge tub or in natural water.

etsauna lists 13 saunas with a cold plunge in and around Montreal, including Montréal (8), Brossard (1), Mont-Saint-Hilaire (1), Rosemère (1) and Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville (1). Among the 12 that list a per-visit price, a session costs CA$50 to CA$89, with a median of CA$73. 3 are on the water and 9 have a steam room. etsauna shows open session times live for 11 of them, so you can check before you go. One of them hasn't opened yet.

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SaunaPriceCold plungeLive times
AWŪ Urban Sanctuary – Quartier DIX30CA$50 for 120 minYesYes
Bains NinkasiCA$79 for 105 minYesYes
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eauCA$75 for 180 minYesYes
Förena Cité thermaleCA$89YesYes
JOY Wellness ClubCA$59 for 75 minYesYes
RECESSCA$58 for 75 minYesYes
Scandinave Spa Vieux-MontréalCA$75YesYes
Spa Carré St-LouisCA$65 for 180 minYesYes
Spa Escale SantéCA$70Yes–
Spa Le FinlandaisCA$54 for 240 minYesYes
Strøm Spa Nordique Île-des-SœursCA$80YesYes
Strøm Spa Nordique Mont-Saint-HilaireCA$80YesYes
mild thermal houseOpening Winter 2027–Yes–

All 13 saunas with a cold plunge in Montreal

AWŪ Urban Sanctuary – Quartier DIX30

Brossard

  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Rooftop hot bath with red umbrellas and city views at AWŪ Quartier DIX30Dim tiled steam bath with guests relaxing at AWŪ Quartier DIX30Outdoor cold bath with waterfall and bathrobes on the AWŪ Quartier DIX30 rooftop

AWŪ Urban Sanctuary – Quartier DIX30 is a sauna in Brossard. Sessions are CA$50 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub and food. Towels are included. Walk-ins are accepted. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Rooftop 'urban sanctuary' from the Strøm group (formerly SKYSPA), opened April 2026 on the 4th floor next to the ALT Hotel in Quartier DIX30. Thermal cycle: two indoor saunas (dry, with Aufguss, sauna-flow and guided-meditation rituals), a steam bath, two outdoor hot baths and a cold bath with waterfall on the rooftop terrace; plus relaxation room, movement studio classes (yoga, Pilates, mobility — included), café-restaurant and a social 'nomadic space'. Talking and devices allowed; music-driven, social atmosphere. Access (before tax): $50 for 2 hours, +$20 per extra hour, capped at $90 for unlimited (price adjusts at checkout on departure; a café-restaurant meal adds a free hour). Bathrobe, towel and locker included. Ages 16+. Online reservation is by 30-minute arrival slot (1-hour grace) with a credit card held, nothing charged before the visit; walk-ins accepted, limited at busy times.

Price
CA$50 for 120 min
Hours
Mon–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri–Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 9am–9pm
Address
6000 Boul. de Rome, Entrance 2, 4th floor, Brossard, QC J4Y 0B6, Canada

Bains Ninkasi

Montréal

  • Cold plunge
Oak beer-bath tub at Bains Ninkasi, MontrealHop sauna interior at Bains Ninkasi, Montreal

Bains Ninkasi is a sauna in Montréal. Sessions are CA$79 for 105 min. It has a cold plunge and food. Towels are included. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Montreal's first beer spa, downtown near Place-des-Arts metro. The 1h45 journey runs sauna (15 min in the hop-infused sauna at 70C), beer bath (60 min in a private oak tub at 39C with hops and aromatic herbs), and relaxation (30 min on straw beds and loungers). Dieu du Ciel! beer is served on tap at your tub and included with every visit (alcohol-free options available). Pricing varies by guests, tubs, and time slot: from 79 CAD per person (two separate baths 79, shared bath with a partner 75; solo bathtub 105 peak / 79 off-peak). 15% off for groups of 4+, 25% off extra hours. Towels, sandals, locker, and hop exfoliant included.

Price
CA$79 for 105 min
Address
2120 Rue de Bleury, Montréal, QC H3A 2K3, Canada

Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

Montréal

  • Floating
  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Aerial view of Bota Bota's spa boat, pools, and gardens on the St. Lawrence River in Montreal's Old PortWater being ladled onto sauna rocks with a view of the St. Lawrence River at Bota BotaOutdoor cold bath barrel on the deck of the Bota Bota spa boat

Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau is a floating sauna in Montréal. Sessions are CA$75 for 180 min. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub, showers and food. Towels are included. Walk-ins are accepted. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Floating spa on a converted 1950s ferry moored in the Old Port of Montreal, open since 2010. Water circuit access lasts 2–4 hours depending on arrival time (4-hour layover until 6pm, 3-hour layover, or 2-hour dusk access from 7:20pm). Prices vary by calendar period ($60–$90 before taxes); $10 discount Friday–Sunday from 5pm. Bathrobe, towel, and locker included. Facilities span the boat and on-shore gardens: City Sauna with Aufguss sessions, River Sauna with guided meditations, sauna over the water, steam baths, cold baths, pools, and jet baths, plus La Traversée restaurant on board. Ages 18+ and silence policy on the boat (phones allowed Thursdays).

Price
CA$75 for 180 min
Hours
Mon–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri–Sun 9am–10pm
Address
Corner of McGill St & Rue de la Commune O, Old Port of Montreal, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E2, Canada

Förena Cité thermale

Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville

  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Outdoor Icelandic-style thermal basins among basalt standing stones at Förena Cité thermaleInterior of the Foehn German-style dry sauna at Förena Cité thermaleCold waterfall pouring into a stone-lined pool at Förena Cité thermale

Förena Cité thermale is an outdoor sauna in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville. Sessions are CA$89. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub and food. Towels are included. Walk-ins are accepted. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Large Nordic thermal complex on Montréal's South Shore (Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville) with three themed 'worlds': Piterak (Icelandic) — three outdoor basins of different temperatures among basalt menhirs, two cold waterfalls and two cold pools; Foehn (German) — dry sauna with Aufguss rituals, cold pool and waterfall, panoramic relaxation room; Buran (Russian) — dry sauna, steam bath, cold waterfall and cold pool, dim relaxation room with beds. Restaurant on site (open to the public). Thermal experience has no time limit: $89 Mon–Thu, $99 Fri–Sun and peak periods (before tax); evening rate $69 Mon–Wed from 5pm (excluding peak periods). Bathrobe, 2 towels and locker included; sandals mandatory; ages 16+. Reservation recommended but not mandatory — walk-ins accepted when capacity allows (waiting list otherwise). Aufguss, guided meditation and stretching rituals included.

Price
CA$89
Hours
Daily 10am–9pm
Address
250 Rang des Vingt-Cinq Est, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC J3V 0G6, Canada

JOY Wellness Club

Montréal

  • Cold plunge
  • Soaking tub
Neon-lit bathhouse with cold plunge pools and wooden benches at JOY Wellness Club, MontréalWarm thermal bath under a brick archway at JOY Wellness ClubGuest relaxing in the wood-lined sauna at JOY Wellness Club

JOY Wellness Club is a sauna in Montréal. Sessions are CA$59 for 75 min. It has a cold plunge, a soaking tub and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Downtown Montréal "social spa" / urban bathhouse near Peel metro. The thermal circuit is a booked 75-minute session (free-flow at your own pace, or guided rituals with breathwork, aufguss-style towel waving and essential oils) with a social sauna up to 190°F, cold plunges at two temperatures, a warm thermal bath and a fireside tea lounge; conversation is welcome. A single thermal circuit credit is $59 CAD (valid for free-flow or guided sessions); first-visit offers ($29 for 1, $59 for 2 visits), 5/10/20 packs and memberships are also sold. Some early-morning free-flow sessions run 2 hours. Also offers HIIT/Pilates, red light therapy and events like Sauna Rave. Cancel at least 6 hours ahead to keep your credit.

Price
CA$59 for 75 min
Hours
Mon–Tue 11:45am–8:30pm, Wed 6:45am–8:30pm, Thu 6:45am–10pm, Fri 6:45am–10:45pm, Sat 8:15am–10:30pm, Sun 8:15am–8:30pm
Address
2200 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1H9, Canada

RECESS

Montréal

  • Cold plunge
RECESS circular sauna during an Aufguss session with guides waving towelsRECESS communal cold plunge pool with blue lightingRECESS exterior at night showing SAUNA SOCIAL signage in Griffintown, Montreal

RECESS is a sauna in Montréal. Sessions are CA$58 for 75 min. It has a cold plunge and showers. Capacity is listed as 50 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Quebec's first social thermal station in Griffintown, Montreal. 75-minute guided sessions featuring a 50-person coliseum-style circular sauna with Aufguss rituals, a 22-foot communal cold plunge pool (14-16 capacity), and an immersive art lounge. Aesop amenities. Phone-free sessions.

Price
CA$58 for 75 min
Address
217 Rue Young, Montréal, QC H3C 2E9, Canada

Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal

Montréal

  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Wood-lined dry sauna with tiered benches at Scandinave Spa Vieux-MontréalHydrojet hot bath with thermal waterfall at Scandinave Spa Vieux-MontréalMosaic-tiled eucalyptus steam bath at Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal

Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal is a sauna in Montréal. Sessions are CA$75. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub and showers. Towels are included. Walk-ins are accepted. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Fully indoor urban Nordic spa in a heritage stone building on Rue de la Commune in Old Montreal, open since 2009. The Thermal Journey circuit includes a dry sauna, a eucalyptus steam bath, a hydrojet hot bath with thermal waterfall, a cold plunge pool, Nordic showers and silent relaxation areas. Silence and a strict no-phones rule (devices stay in lockers) are enforced throughout. Thermal Journey pricing is seasonal and excludes tax: $75 Mon–Thu / $80 Fri–Sun in regular season, $88 / $95 in high season, $105 on special dates. Reserved entry guarantees a check-in time (arrive within 30 minutes) and includes robe, two towels and a locker; walk-ins are welcome but waitlisted when the spa is full (robe rental extra for walk-ins). No time limit once checked in, but no re-entry. Swimsuit required; ages 14+ (14–15 with a guardian). Tea, juice and apples included; snacks for purchase. Valet parking available; 5-minute walk from Place-d'Armes metro.

Price
CA$75
Hours
Daily 9am–10pm
Address
71 Rue de la Commune O, Montréal, QC H2Y 2C6, Canada

Spa Carré St-Louis

Montréal

  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Glass-fronted Finnish sauna with pale wood benches at Spa Carré St-Louis, MontréalIce bath and cascading water against a stone wall at Spa Carré St-LouisTiled hot bath with jets under an arched alcove at Spa Carré St-Louis

Spa Carré St-Louis is a sauna in Montréal. Sessions are CA$65 for 180 min. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub and showers. Towels are included. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Urban Nordic-style spa in the Plateau, across from Carré Saint-Louis park and Sherbrooke metro. The 3-hour thermal circuit includes a glass-front Finnish dry sauna, a mosaic-tiled hammam (steam room), an ice bath set in stone vaults, a hot bath with therapeutic jets, showers, an Indian-inspired relaxation room and a seasonal rooftop terrace overlooking the park. $65 CAD Mon–Thu, $75 CAD Fri–Sun (55+ rate $55 weekdays 9am–2pm, plus a student rate). Bathrobe, towel and locker included; bring a swimsuit, sandals are mandatory (rental/sale at reception). Reservation recommended; late extensions may be charged. Massages are also offered.

Price
CA$65 for 180 min
Hours
Daily 9am–11pm
Address
3470 Rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L3, Canada

Spa Escale Santé

Montréal

  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Guests relaxing in the wood-lined Finnish sauna at Spa Escale SantéGroup of guests soaking in the hot saltwater pool at Spa Escale SantéBlue-lit tiled eucalyptus steam bath at Spa Escale Santé

Spa Escale Santé is a sauna in Montréal. Sessions are CA$70. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub and showers. Towels are included.

Indoor Nordic thermal station in Rosemont (corner Rachel): hot saltwater pools, Finnish sauna, ice-cold plunge pool, cold waterfall, eucalyptus steam bath and relaxation areas (hanging chairs). Thermal experience (before tax): $69.50 Mon–Thu, $79.50 Fri–Sun and holidays, usable 9am–10pm with no stated time limit. Bathrobe, towel and locker provided, plus spring water, smoothies, tea, fruit and toiletries; swimsuit and sandals mandatory. Ages 16+. Access is by reservation only, made by phone (514-254-7676) or in person; the website sells the experience as a voucher/gift card, not as timed online bookings. Free reserved parking.

Price
CA$70
Hours
Daily 9am–10pm
Address
4050 Rue Molson, Local 100, Montréal, QC H1Y 3N1, Canada

Spa Le Finlandais

Rosemère

  • Waterfront
  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Spa Le Finlandais lodges and steaming illuminated pool at nightGuest in a steaming outdoor hot pool in winter at Spa Le FinlandaisGuest relaxing under a thermal waterfall at Spa Le Finlandais

Spa Le Finlandais is a waterfront sauna in Rosemère. Sessions are CA$54 for 240 min. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub, showers and food. Walk-ins are accepted. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Large Nordic thermal spa on the Rivière des Mille Îles in Rosemère, about 30 minutes north of Montréal, built around a 'saunas of the world' theme: Finnish, Swedish, Russian, Japanese, Viking, Scandinavian barrel, Egyptian-aroma and Maya temazcal saunas, a hammam and Turkish bath, Icelandic hot pools, an Indonesian infinity pool, Helsinki bubble baths, Arctic cold pools, Norwegian and thermal waterfalls, Neptune's grotto, an exfoliation room, and many indoor and outdoor relaxation lounges (plus an infrared lounge); bistros on site. 4-hour thermal experience $54 CAD Mon–Thu, $64 Fri–Sun, holidays and busy periods; full thermal day $108/$128 (plus tax). Online booking is by arrival time slot; walk-ins accepted subject to wait. Robe and towel rental $10; swimsuit and sandals required. Ages 16+. No outside food.

Price
CA$54 for 240 min
Hours
Daily 8:30am–10pm (Dec 24–25 until 6pm)
Address
124 Boul. Labelle, Rosemère, QC J7A 2G9, Canada

Strøm Spa Nordique Île-des-Sœurs

Verdun

  • Waterfront
  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Outdoor hot bath with standing stones at sunset, Strøm Spa Nordique Île-des-SœursStrøm Spa Nordique Île-des-Sœurs buildings in winter with steam rising from the bathsThermal waterfall pouring into an outdoor pool at Strøm Spa Nordique Île-des-Sœurs

Strøm Spa Nordique Île-des-Sœurs is a waterfront sauna in Verdun. Sessions are CA$80. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub, showers and food. Towels are included. Walk-ins are accepted. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Strøm's original Nordic spa on Nuns' Island, overlooking Lac des Battures, ~10 min from downtown Montréal. Thermal experience (drop-in, no time limit): outdoor whirlpools, hot and cold baths, Finnish saunas, eucalyptus steam bath, thermal and Nordic waterfalls, indoor/outdoor relaxation areas with fireplaces, terraces and quay; Nord bistro on site. Price (before tax) $80 CAD Mon–Thu, $100 CAD Fri–Sun and high-season days. Bathrobe, self-serve towels and locker lock included; bring swimsuit and sandals. Ages 16+ (Tue/Wed family evenings 12+ with adult). Bookings are 30-minute arrival slots (up to 1 hour late allowed); walk-ins accepted when traffic permits.

Price
CA$80
Hours
Thermal experience: Mon–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri–Sun 9am–10pm
Address
1001 Bd de la Forêt, Verdun, QC H3E 1X9, Canada

Strøm Spa Nordique Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Mont-Saint-Hilaire

  • Cold plunge
  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Steaming outdoor hot bath at sunrise, Strøm Spa Nordique Mont-Saint-HilaireOutdoor baths in winter with steam rising beside the spa pavilions at Strøm Mont-Saint-HilaireTemperate outdoor pool with thermal waterfalls under weeping willows at Strøm Mont-Saint-Hilaire

Strøm Spa Nordique Mont-Saint-Hilaire is an outdoor sauna in Mont-Saint-Hilaire. Sessions are CA$80. It has a cold plunge, a steam room, a soaking tub, showers and food. Towels are included. etsauna shows its open session times live.

Strøm's Montérégie Nordic spa at the foot of Mont Saint-Hilaire, beside the Gault Nature Reserve, about 35 minutes east of Montréal. Thermal experience (drop-in, no time limit): outdoor whirlpools, hot and cold baths, a year-round heated temperate pool with mountain views, Finnish saunas (including an outdoor barrel sauna), eucalyptus and essential-oil steam baths, thermal and Nordic waterfalls, a salt exfoliation area, and indoor/outdoor relaxation areas with fireplaces and a panoramic relaxation room; Nord restaurant on site. Price (before tax) $80 CAD Mon–Thu, $105 CAD Fri–Sun and high-season days. Bathrobe, self-serve towels and locker lock included; bring swimsuit and sandals. Ages 16+ (family evenings Tue/Wed for 12+ with an adult). Bookings are 30-minute arrival slots (up to 1 hour late allowed).

Price
CA$80
Hours
Thermal experience: daily 9am–10pm
Address
641 Chem. de la Montagne, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC J3G 4S6, Canada

mild thermal house

Montréal· Opening Winter 2027

  • Cold plunge
mild thermal house logoFirst architect sketch of the mild thermal house floor plan by Saucier + Perrotte

mild thermal house will be a sauna in Montréal, opening Winter 2027. It has a cold plunge.

Mile End sauna + cold plunge thermal circuit (mild maison thermale), designed by Saucier + Perrotte Architectes. Announced opening Winter 2027. Currently pre-sale only via Brandbot checkout (mild.brandbot-checkout.com): founding membership $220/mo, twice-a-month $82/mo, 5-session package $205 (≈$41/session, shareable). Site says single entry and passes are 'coming soon' — verify drop-in price and booking platform at opening.

Address
102-5333 Avenue Casgrain, Montréal, QC H2T 1X3, Canada

Frequently asked questions

How many saunas with a cold plunge are there in Montreal?

etsauna lists 13 saunas with a cold plunge in and around Montreal, 1 of them not yet open.

How much do saunas with a cold plunge in Montreal cost?

Listed per-visit prices run from CA$50 to CA$89, with a median of CA$73. The lowest are AWŪ Urban Sanctuary – Quartier DIX30 (CA$50 for 120 min), Spa Le Finlandais (CA$54 for 240 min) and RECESS (CA$58 for 75 min).

Are any saunas with a cold plunge in Montreal on the water?

Yes: Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau, Spa Le Finlandais and Strøm Spa Nordique Île-des-Sœurs. One of them floats on the water.

Can I check availability for saunas with a cold plunge in Montreal online?

etsauna shows live open session times for AWŪ Urban Sanctuary – Quartier DIX30, Bains Ninkasi, Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau, Förena Cité thermale, JOY Wellness Club, RECESS, Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal, Spa Carré St-Louis and 3 others. Open a listing to see today's times.

Which saunas with a cold plunge in Montreal are open late?

By their listed hours, AWŪ Urban Sanctuary – Quartier DIX30, Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau, JOY Wellness Club, Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal, Spa Carré St-Louis, Spa Escale Santé, Spa Le Finlandais, Strøm Spa Nordique Île-des-Sœurs and 1 other stay open until 10pm or later on at least some days.

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