easy
1.5 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to sit in sauna heat and swim or wade into cold ocean water.
Experience a unique blend of traditional sauna heat and icy Pacific Ocean dips at Point Holmes, Comox. This 90-minute wellness session reconnects you with nature on Vancouver Island’s dramatic coastline.
1.5hr Beachside Sauna Sessions and Ocean Dips
Experience the invigorating Community Tent Sauna Session at Point Holmes, Comox! Enjoy 90 minutes of warmth in cozy sauna tents followed by a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean. With guided sessions for up to 12 guests, embrace the elements and the stunning West Coast beauty for a truly memorable experience.
Experience the invigorating Community Tent Sauna Session at Point Holmes, Comox! Enjoy 90 minutes of warmth in cozy sauna tents followed by a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean. With guided sessions for up to 12 guests, embrace the elements and the stunning West Coast beauty for a truly memorable experience.
Pack two towels—one to sit on in the sauna tent and another to dry off after your ocean dip.
Protect your feet from the rocky shoreline and cold water with booties or water shoes.
Bring a non-glass water bottle to stay hydrated during and after your sauna session.
Arriving a few minutes early helps orient you and ensures a smooth start to the session.
The practice of combining sauna heat with cold water dips draws on Indigenous and Nordic traditions adapted for the Pacific Northwest climate.
The operation emphasizes minimal environmental impact, promoting Leave No Trace principles on the beach and surrounding areas.
One for sitting inside the sauna, one for drying off after the ocean dip.
Protects feet from cold and rocky beach during the Pacific Ocean plunge.
Keeps you hydrated during the sauna session and cold dip.
To warm up comfortably once you finish your sauna and ocean dip.
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