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IN YOUR ELEMENT

Hidden within a valley of towering conifers and gleaming dew, Mist Thermal Sanctuary on Bowen Island, British Columbia offers a calm pause to return to your elements through private forested saunas and reviving hot-cold waters.

THE ANCIENT MIND-BODY-SPIRIT TRADITION OF SAUNA AND COLD PLUNGE, A NATURAL EXTENSION OF THE PRACTICE OF YOGA.

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the MIST experience:

01 | Private Sauna Units

Mist Thermal Sanctuary is home to three private Sauna units, surrounded by the beautiful coastal rainforest. Come on your own or invite up to 3 other guests to join you for a circuit.

02 | Choice of 90 Minute or 120 Minute Sessions

Guests enjoy a choice of 90-minute and 120 minute sessions in private sauna units with self-guided circuits including an outdoor shower, wood-burning sauna, cold plunge tub, warm tub, and a cozy outdoor lounge area with fire.

03 | 20 Minutes from Vancouver

A 20- minute ferry ride from Vancouver, Mist Thermal Sanctuary is an immersive stand-alone Thermal Hydrotherapy Circuit.

Looking for a rejuvenating escape close to the city? Mist Thermal is a Bowen Island spa offering a private, design-forward experience perfect for a day trip from Vancouver or a peaceful forest retreat.
For those seeking a serene escape, Mist offers a scandinavian spa experience unlike any other—ideal for a Bowen Island day trip that blends nature, hydrotherapy, and quiet luxury.

04 | Next to Nectar Yoga Retreat

Sharing the same forest as Nectar Yoga Retreat on Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island), Mist Thermal Sanctuary is dedicated to providing serenity and reconnection, an ideal destination for a Bowen Island day trip.

Guests can upgrade to include a stay at Nectar, and likewise, Nectar guests can book a hot and cold therapy experience at Mist during their Bowen Island getaway.

05 | Private + Corporate Group Bookings

Mist Thermal Sanctuary warmly welcomes both private and corporate groups. Whether you're planning a restorative day trip from Vancouver, looking to celebrate a milestone, or hoping to prevent burnout with your team, Mist offers a serene setting to recharge. Mist is here to help your group unwind and recharge in the stillness of the forest.

MIST’S COMMITMENT GOES BEYOND HOLISTIC WELLNESS THERAPY

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WE AIM TO PROVIDE GENTLE CARE FOR BOTH OUR GUESTS AND THE EARTH.

OUR PRIVATE SAUNA UNITS ARE PREFABRICATED TO MINIMIZE WASTE, WITH UNUSED MATERIALS REPURPOSED FOR OTHER PROJECTS.

Additionally, Mist uses mineral-rich spring water from an aquifer beneath our premises, enhancing resilience against water scarcity caused by climate change.

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If you've been searching for a sauna cold plunge near me, Mist Thermal delivers a private, nature-immersed experience just a short ferry ride from Vancouver on tranquil Bowen Island.