Blurred image of Bowen Island and the Howe Sound at sunset. This is the view from the shore at ULOS Sauna

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  • Sessions can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours in advance. After 48 hours you will be charged for the rate of a full session.

  • We will keep a close eye on high winds and storms that would negatively impact your session. If extreme weather forces us to cancel your session, we will provide as much notice as possible. We’ll reach out to you directly to rebook.

  • Signing the waiver before using the sauna is mandatory for all participants. You can access the waiver here.

    • Personal towel (even better, bring two: one to sit on, one dry off with)

    • Bathing suit- save time and arrive with it on

    • Water shoes for the beach. Securely fitting shoes are highly recommended, such as Crocs, Tevas, etc. (no shoes in the sauna)

    • Water bottle / thermos (we have additional fresh water onsite)

    • Warm clothes to bundle up post-sauna

  • If you would like to book a private session you can do so on the booking page . If none are available for your date, reach out to us directly.

  • We do not currently offer memberships.

  • We’re right on the water so swimming and cold dunking are possible. The beach is rocky and can be very slippery so please be careful and wear water shoes or sandals!

    Swimming is more challenging (but still possible) at low tide. You can check the tide table here. Please swim at your own risk, there is no lifeguard on-site.

  • We have a changing tent and outhouse on site. We suggest arriving in your bathing suit to save time before your session begins.

  • Towels, robes and plastic water-bottles.

  • No alcohol, cigarettes or drugs on-site. You will be asked to leave if this policy isn’t followed.

Exterior image of ULOS charred wood sauna. Long grass on the shore and string lights are visible in front of the sauna
A sauna hat being held out of the water while a cold plunger submerges themselves
Two people sit on the top bench of a sauna in the golden light. The image shows just their legs