Saunas set outdoors, often with a cool-down area in the open air.
etsauna lists 11 outdoor saunas in and around Vancouver, including Vancouver (7), Bowen Island (1), North Vancouver (1), Port Moody (1) and West Vancouver (1). Among the 10 that list a per-visit price, a session costs CA$24 to CA$1,200, with a median of CA$46. 11 have a cold plunge, 6 are on the water and 6 are wood-fired. etsauna shows open session times live for 9 of them, so you can check before you go.
West Vancouver
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Gatherwell Ambleside is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in West Vancouver. Sessions are CA$29 for 75 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. Capacity is listed as 10 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Beachfront mobile sauna pilot at Ambleside Beach, approved by the District of West Vancouver (Dec 19 – Mar 15). Ocean cold plunge via sandy beach entry ~20m from sauna. No on-site amenities; adjacent park washrooms for changing with outdoor cold shower. Shared sessions host up to 10 guests. 4.9 stars.
- Price
- CA$29 for 75 min
- Hours
- Pilot program Dec 19 – Mar 15, check schedule for session times
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 1150 Marine Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1G2, Canada
Vancouver
Gatherwell Mount Pleasant is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are CA$24 for 50 min. It has a cold plunge. Towels are included. Capacity is listed as 12 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Community sauna experience at The Beaumont Studios courtyard in Mt Pleasant. Offers 50 min ($24) and 90 min ($33) community sessions. Tea, robes, and small towels provided. Entrance through the courtyard gate off 5th Ave. 4.9 stars with 446 reviews. Also has a beachfront location at Ambleside.
- Price
- CA$24 for 50 min
- Hours
- Daily, check schedule for session times
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- 316 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1J5, Canada
Vancouver
Gatherwell Sauna Boat is a floating sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are $95 for 120 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Shared and private sauna sessions aboard Gatherwell's floating sauna boat, departing from X Port Marina at 750 Pacific Blvd. Community sessions for up to 12 guests, plus 2-hour and 3-hour private charters. Cold plunge straight into False Creek between rounds.
- Price
- $95 for 120 min
- Address
- 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7, Canada
Vancouver
- Floating
- Wood-fired
- Cold plunge
High Tide Sauna is a floating, wood-fired sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are CA$95 for 120 min. It has a cold plunge. Capacity is listed as 12 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Floating sauna boat on False Creek, Vancouver. Sessions depart from X Port Marina (Slip B4). Wood-fired sauna with ocean cold plunge into the Pacific. Private sessions: 3hr $1,570 CAD (12 pax), 2hr $1,095 CAD (12 pax). Community sessions: 2hr $95 CAD per person. Experienced captain included with every session.
- Price
- CA$95 for 120 min
- Address
- 750 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6B 5E7, Canada
Port Moody
Hot Voyage Floating Sauna is a floating, gas-heated sauna in Port Moody. Sessions are CA$1,200 for 120 min. The sauna runs at 104-176°F. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. Capacity is listed as 12 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private sauna boat charters on Indian Arm — a 35 ft vessel billed as Canada's largest sauna boat, for groups of up to 12. Departs from the public dock at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (guests are shuttled to the sauna boat by Zodiac tender; coordinates point at the departure dock — Hot Voyage's Google listing is a service-area business with no physical pin). Authentic cedar sauna heated by a propane stove, adjustable 40-80°C, with cold plunging directly into the Pacific via swim ladder. Charters from 2 to 8 hours at roughly $600/hour for the whole boat; longer voyages cruise deeper into Indian Arm (Jug Island, Twin Islands, Silver Falls, Granite Falls). Per-person shared 2-hour sessions (Bokun activity 1085924) are offered seasonally but currently show no availability. All guests must be 19+ and sign a waiver. Operates year-round.
- Price
- CA$1,200 for 120 min
- Address
- Rocky Point Public Boat Launch, Esplanade Ave, Port Moody, BC V3H, Canada
Vancouver· Temporarily closed
- Waterfront
- Wood-fired
- Natural plunge
Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna is a waterfront, wood-fired sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are CA$36 for 105 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water and showers. It's temporarily closed.
Seasonal ocean-side wood-fired sauna pop-up at Jericho Sailing Centre. Shared sessions for up to 9 people, CA$36/1hr45min. Ocean cold plunge at Jerry's Cove, freshwater rinse showers, covered rest area. Outdoor changing rooms and indoor washrooms. Collaboration between Windsure Adventure Watersports, Tality Wellness, and The Finnish Sauna Co.
- Price
- CA$36 for 105 min
- Hours
- Seasonal winter pop-up, check schedule for session times
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bowen Island
- Wood-fired
- Cold plunge
- Soaking tub
Mist Thermal Sanctuary is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Bowen Island. Sessions are CA$199 for 90 min. The sauna runs at 170-200°F. It has a cold plunge, a soaking tub and showers. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private forested Nordic spa circuits on Bowen Island, 20-min ferry from Horseshoe Bay. Wood-burning sauna, cold plunge tub, transition tub, outdoor fire lounge. 90 min CA$199, 120 min CA$249 (1-2 people). Private change hut with tea bar. Next to Nectar Yoga Retreat. Featured in BC Living and CTV News.
- Price
- CA$199 for 90 min
- Hours
- Check booking calendar for availability
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- Bowen Island, BC, Canada
Vancouver
Orijin Restore is an outdoor sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are CA$45 for 90 min. The sauna runs at 176-194°F. It has a cold plunge and showers. Towels are included. Capacity is listed as 8 people.
Sauna and cold plunge on a covered patio with views of Vancouver and North Shore mountains, at the Orijin Yoga studio near Metrotown. Custom-built cedar sauna with Whistler Homecraft stones, cold plunge with dedicated chiller. 90 min ($45) and 45 min ($25) sessions available. Includes towels, bathrobe, slippers, water, and tea. Also offers cold plunge only sessions (30 min, $20).
- Price
- CA$45 for 90 min
- Hours
- Tue/Thu 6-7:30pm, Sat 10:30am-12pm
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- #150-3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2, Canada
North Vancouver
Sisu Swim Sauna is a floating, gas-heated sauna in North Vancouver. Sessions are CA$995 for 120 min. It has a natural cold plunge in tidal water. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Private floating sauna boat departing from Deep Cove, North Vancouver. Book the whole boat for up to 11 people for a 2 or 3 hour cruise on Indian Arm, with cold plunges straight into the ocean between sauna rounds. Bring your own towel and swimsuit, and you are welcome to pack snacks and drinks. There is no washroom or changing room on board. All bookings are weather dependent, and guests sign a boat charter agreement and liability waiver before the trip.
- Price
- CA$995 for 120 min
- Address
- Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC V7G 1T8, Canada
Vancouver
Tality Wellness Mount Pleasant is an outdoor sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are CA$47 for 110 min. It has a cold plunge and food. Towels are included. Capacity is listed as 25 people. etsauna shows its open session times live.
Rooftop contrast-therapy club on the 5th floor with a 25-person traditional sauna (85–90°C), cold plunges (1–12°C), rooftop patio, and unlimited kombucha on tap. Community sessions are 110 minutes; towels, robes, and kombucha included. Book through the Tality app or website.
- Price
- CA$47 for 110 min
- Address
- 501 - 107 East 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1C7, Canada
Vancouver
The Good Sauna (Vancouver) is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Vancouver. Sessions are CA$35 for 90 min. It has a cold plunge and showers.
Outdoor community sauna experience at Container Brewing. Community sessions (up to 10 people), Private sessions, and Express sessions available. Post-sauna beer in the taproom. 4.9 stars with 222 reviews. Also has locations in Port Moody (coming soon) and UK.
- Price
- CA$35 for 90 min
- Hours
- Check website for session times
- Sessions
- Co-ed
- Clothing
- Swimsuit required
- Address
- Container Brewing, 1216 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K1, Canada
How many outdoor saunas are there in Vancouver?
etsauna lists 11 outdoor saunas in and around Vancouver.
How much do outdoor saunas in Vancouver cost?
Listed per-visit prices run from CA$24 to CA$1,200, with a median of CA$46. The lowest are Gatherwell Mount Pleasant (CA$24 for 50 min), Gatherwell Ambleside (CA$29 for 75 min) and The Good Sauna (Vancouver) (CA$35 for 90 min).
Which outdoor saunas in Vancouver have a cold plunge?
11 saunas have a cold plunge: Gatherwell Ambleside, Gatherwell Mount Pleasant, Gatherwell Sauna Boat, High Tide Sauna, Hot Voyage Floating Sauna, Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna, Mist Thermal Sanctuary, Orijin Restore and 3 others. At Gatherwell Ambleside, Gatherwell Sauna Boat, Hot Voyage Floating Sauna, Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna and Sisu Swim Sauna you cool off in natural water.
Are any outdoor saunas in Vancouver wood-fired?
Yes: Gatherwell Ambleside, Gatherwell Mount Pleasant, High Tide Sauna, Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna, Mist Thermal Sanctuary and The Good Sauna (Vancouver) use a wood stove.
Are any outdoor saunas in Vancouver on the water?
Yes: Gatherwell Ambleside, Gatherwell Sauna Boat, High Tide Sauna, Hot Voyage Floating Sauna, Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna and Sisu Swim Sauna. 4 of them float on the water.
Can I check availability for outdoor saunas in Vancouver online?
etsauna shows live open session times for Gatherwell Ambleside, Gatherwell Mount Pleasant, Gatherwell Sauna Boat, High Tide Sauna, Hot Voyage Floating Sauna, Jericho Beach Seaside Sauna, Mist Thermal Sanctuary, Sisu Swim Sauna and 1 other. Open a listing to see today's times.
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