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.
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the MIST experience:
01 | Private Sauna Units
Mist Thermal Sanctuary is home to three private Nordic spa circuits, surrounded by the beautiful coastal rainforest. Come on your own or invite up to 3 other guests to join you for an elevated, contrast therapy experience.
02 | Choice of 90 Minute or 120 Minute Sessions
Indulge in a private thermal spa experience with your choice of 90- or 120-minute sessions. Move through a self-guided circuit featuring an invigorating outdoor shower, wood-burning sauna, refreshing cold plunge tub, and soothing warm tub. Between cycles, unwind in a cozy outdoor lounge beside the fire. Each booking also includes a private change hut with vanity and personal tea bar.
03 | 20 Minutes from Vancouver
Just a 20-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay, Mist Thermal Sanctuary is an immersive, rejuvenating experience; a standout thing to do on Bowen Island and one of the most relaxing choices for a day trip from Vancouver.
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
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.
