1.5hr Beachside Sauna Sessions and Ocean Dips
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.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to sit in sauna heat and swim or wade into cold ocean water.
Wildlife
History
The practice of combining sauna heat with cold water dips draws on Indigenous and Nordic traditions adapted for the Pacific Northwest climate.
Conservation
The operation emphasizes minimal environmental impact, promoting Leave No Trace principles on the beach and surrounding areas.
Triple Peak Sauna Co.
1.5hr Beachside Sauna Sessions and Ocean Dips
Triple Peak Sauna Co. is a sauna rental and experience provider based in Port Alberni, British Columbia. The business offers a range of sauna options across Port Alberni and the Comox Valley, including portable wood-fired tent saunas, a propane-fired Lake View Sauna, an electric Porthole Sauna, community sessions, Point Holmes tent events, and seasonal Full Moon Sauna Sessions.
Tent sauna rentals (Port Alberni and Comox Valley) use a pop-up, wood-fired design that sets up in about 15 minutes, heats quickly, and provides bench seating for six for a shared, social experience. The Lake View Sauna features red cedar construction and a propane heater with views of Sproat Lake and Mt. Arrowsmith; it includes access to cold plunges and outdoor showers and offers signature essential oils. The Porthole Sauna is an electric option available daily, and Point Holmes hosts community tent sauna sessions with guided 90-minute events followed by ocean dips.
Triple Peak Sauna Co. organizes Community Sauna Sessions on weekends and curated events such as a Full Moon Sauna Session (example: October 6th, 6–9pm). Availability details include Lake View and Porthole saunas open 9am–10pm and Community Sessions every Saturday and Sunday (2–4pm and 4–6pm). All listings describe setup, capacity, and on-site features to help guests select the right experience.
Service Area
Port Alberni & Comox Valley
Local bookings across two regions
Session Times
Varied (9am–10pm)
Weekend community sessions included
Max Capacity
12 guests
Guided Point Holmes sessions up to 12
Scenic Views
Sproat Lake & Mt. Arrowsmith
Lakefront sauna vistas available
Choose a wood-fired tent rental, propane lake sauna, electric Porthole, or guided community event — book times across Port Alberni and Comox Valley.
Bring Extra Towels
Pack two towels—one to sit on in the sauna tent and another to dry off after your ocean dip.
Wear Booties for Ocean Plunge
Protect your feet from the rocky shoreline and cold water with booties or water shoes.
Hydrate Before and After
Bring a non-glass water bottle to stay hydrated during and after your sauna session.
Arrive Early to Settle In
Arriving a few minutes early helps orient you and ensures a smooth start to the session.
Two Towels
One for sitting inside the sauna, one for drying off after the ocean dip.
Booties or Water Shoes
Protects feet from cold and rocky beach during the Pacific Ocean plunge.
Water Bottle (No Glass)
Keeps you hydrated during the sauna session and cold dip.
Warm Layers for After the Session
To warm up comfortably once you finish your sauna and ocean dip.
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