What Creators and Press Say About Mist Thermal Sanctuary

Private wood-burning sauna and cold plunge experiences in the heart of a temperate rainforest on Bowen Island, BC.

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Wood-burning sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, open air, and a change area with a personal herbal tea bar. Tend to your nervous system in complete privacy, with nothing but the sounds of the forest around you.

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Creators, collaborators, and media who made their way to Mist Thermal Sanctuary and shared what they found: a private wood-burning sauna and cold plunge experience on Bowen Island, just 20 minutes by ferry from Vancouver.

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  • Emma F., Mist Thermal Experience Guest

    “What an absolute dream! My best friend and I stayed at Nectar yoga next door, and booked an evening Mist Spa experience. It was one of the highlights of our stay. having your own cabin was such a wonderful touch, it felt like we were the only people there. The space is absolutely gorgeous, natural woods and warm dark tones. everything is so perfectly thought out, from all of the incredible smelling natural products to to the bathrobes and shoes, to the different temperature pools and outdoor shower, to the incredible selection of local teas to sample. The sauna itself faces out onto the woods and was absolutely dreamy. I already hope to come back again soon!”

  • Amanda O., Mist Thermal Experience Guest

    “Incredible experience! Staff were so welcoming and warm, setup was beautiful, wood fire sauna was nice and hot, every detail was taken care of down to spare hair ties and a bag to pack away your wet swimsuit. Very thoughtfully designed and sooo soo relaxing. Would absolutely return!”

  • Emily C., Mist Thermal Experience Guest

    “This was an absolutely amazing experience. The saunas are incredible and all of the products smell fantastic and are excellent quality. It's the first time I've tried a cold plunge. The whole experience was wonderful. Highly recommend.”

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Articles & Features

A selection from outlets that have covered Mist Thermal Sanctuary, Bowen Island's private sauna and cold plunge retreat.

  • S Magazine, March 2026

    “Tucked away on sleepy Bowen Island—accessed by a 20-minute ferry ride from Vancouver—Mist has a small handful of private cabins sitting pretty in the quiet forest. Each one comes equipped with an indoor tea and seating area, an outdoor shower (with eucalyptus mist, naturally), a wood-fired sauna (and selection of aromatic essential oils for adding to the hot rocks), two cold-plunge tubs of varying temperatures, and an open-air lounge complete with cozy blankets and a crackling fire. Each booking is completely private, available for couples or close friends to enjoy quality time together amongst the towering trees and whispering ferns. An ideal afternoon getaway for just about anyone.”

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  • 604 Now, May 2025

    Get in your element at Mist Thermal Sanctuary — which offers a rejuvenating escape set in the lush forest on Bowen Island. The experience features private sauna units, each surrounded by the pristine coastal rainforest. Guests can come on their own or bring along up to three other guests to join them. Choose between a 90-minute or 120-minute session, for self-guided circuits using the outdoor shower, wood-burning sauna, cold plunge bath, warm tub and a cozy outdoor lounge area with a roaring fire.

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  • BC Living, January 2025

    Mist Thermal Sanctuary at Nectar Yoga Retreat just opened on Bowen Island and invites guests to experience a 90-minute thermal circuit in private forested saunas, bracing cold plunges and hot-cold waters proven to increase vitality. The ‘stay’ part is offered up by nearby Nectar Yoga Retreat with its signature 2-night Nectar Experience. Daily yoga and meditation practices take place in the geodesic dome, considered a sacred space with natural light and surrounded by forest. Delicious vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients round it all out. Too much holiday fun? This may be your kind of reset.

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