Gentle Yoga, Nature, Sauna, Cold Plunge, and The Lake
Gentle yoga, a wood-fired cedar sauna, cold plunges and sunset paddleboarding on Sproat Lake — a short, restorative evening by the water. Small groups and optional activities make this a relaxed way to experience Vancouver Island’s lakefront evenings.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Low to moderate fitness; suitable for beginners and casual paddlers comfortable on flat water.
Wildlife
History
Sproat Lake sits within coastal Vancouver Island landscape long used by Indigenous peoples and later shaped by logging and recreational development.
Conservation
Pack out all trash, avoid using soap or shampoos in the lake, and follow shoreline etiquette to protect water quality and habitat.
Triple Peak Sauna Co.
Gentle Yoga, Nature, Sauna, Cold Plunge, and The Lake
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 a mat and swimwear
You’ll need a yoga mat for the 45-minute session and swimwear/towel for lake dips or cold plunges.
Dress in layers
Temperatures change quickly between sauna heat and lake water; a lightweight fleece or wind layer is useful.
Arrive early for parking and space
Groups are limited to 18; arriving 10–15 minutes early helps you claim a shoreline spot and set up gear.
Respect quiet and safety
Sauna and cold plunges are optional and self-directed—use caution with rapid temperature changes and keep noise low for other guests.
Yoga mat
Provides comfort and traction for the gentle 45-minute yoga session.
summer
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
Needed for lake dips, cold plunge, or post-sauna cooling.
summer
Layers or light jacket
Warm top layers help with rapid temperature changes after sauna and as evening cools.
summer
Water shoes or sandals
Protects feet on rocky shorelines and when entering the lake.
summer