Find yourself
IN YOUR ELEMENT
Private forested saunas and cold plunge in the temperate rainforest on Bowen Island, 20 minutes from Vancouver by ferry.
As seen in
THE ANCIENT TRADITION OF SAUNA, COLD PLUNGE, AND FOREST BATHING — CONTRAST THERAPY ROOTED IN CENTURIES OF PRACTICE.
the MIST experience
Private Sauna Units
Mist Thermal Sanctuary is home to three private forest spa circuits, tucked within the temperate rainforest of Bowen Island. Come alone or bring up to three guests for a self-guided contrast therapy session in your own secluded unit.
90 Minutes or 120 Minutes of Contrast Therapy
Book a private thermal spa session of 90 or 120 minutes. Move through a self-guided circuit — outdoor shower, wood-burning sauna, cold plunge tub, and transition tub — then rest in your outdoor lounge beside the fire. Every booking includes a private change hut with vanity and personal tea bar.
Forest Bathing on Bowen
The walk to the thermal units from the parking area, the time between sauna and cold plunge cycles, and the rest beside the outdoor fire are all forms of forest bathing shown to lower cortisol, reduce heart rate, and support nervous system regulation. At Mist, the coastal temperate rainforest is integral to the experience.
20 Minutes from Vancouver
Just a 20-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay, Mist is one of the most distinctive things to do on Bowen Island, and a restorative day trip from Vancouver. A thermal spa and forest spa experience that feels nothing like the city.
Next to Nectar Yoga Retreat
Set in the same forest as Nectar Yoga Retreat, Mist is an ideal Bowen Island spa retreat: serene, private, and completely removed from the city. Guests can add an overnight stay at Nectar, and likewise, Nectar guests can book a cold plunge and sauna session at Mist as part of their Bowen Island getaway.
Private + Corporate Group Bookings
Mist welcomes private and corporate groups for whole-venue bookings. Whether you're planning a wellness day trip from Vancouver, marking a milestone, or giving your team time to decompress, the forest spa setting does the work. For groups wanting more, Nectar Yoga Retreat is next door for overnight retreats on Bowen Island.
Before you visit
What is a thermal circuit?
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A thermal circuit moves the body through cycles of heat and cold — sauna, cold plunge or Mist’s transition tub, and rest — to support circulation, regulation, and relaxation. At Mist, each private unit contains the full contrast therapy circuit so guests move at their own pace in complete privacy.
How many people can book a private sauna unit?
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Each unit at Mist on Bowen accommodates one to four guests. The entire unit is yours for the duration of your session. Solo visits, couples, and small groups of up to four are all welcome.
Do I need to book in advance?
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Yes. Mist operates by reservation only across three private units. Weekday sessions are easier to secure; weekends fill quickly. Book directly through the button below.
