find yourself
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.
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 | 90 Minute Sessions
Guests enjoy 90-minute sessions in private sauna units with self-guided circuits including an outdoor shower, wood-burning sauna, cold plunge tub, and cozy outdoor lounge area with fire.
03 | 20 Minutes from Vancouver
A 20- minute ferry ride from Vancouver, Mist Thermal Sanctuary is an immersive standalone Thermal Hydrotherapy Circut
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.
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 your goal is to relax and prevent burnout, boost team morale, commemorate a milestone, or simply enjoy the revitalizing effects of our sauna and cold plunge, Mist is here to help your group unwind and recharge.
06| Community Care Nights
Our Tuesday Evening Community Care sessions are designed to make wellness more accessible to individuals facing financial hardship. We invite these guests to experience the Mist Contrast Therapy Circuit at a reduced rate on Tuesday after 6PM, as part of our commitment to supporting well-being and inclusivity.
MIST’S COMMITMENT GOES BEYOND HOLISTIC WELLNESS THERAPY
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.
