Our community-powered oceanside sauna-club in Powell River.

We are thoughtfully developing an oceanside sauna experience seasonally located at Willingdon Beach, in the heart of Powell River, BC.

The Sauna Club blends traditional Finnish sauna culture with the natural beauty of our coastal home, creating a destination rooted in relaxation, health, and community connection.

Handcrafted from local cedar, the sauna embodies a West Coast contemporary aesthetic — warm wood, clean lines, and a panoramic window framing sweeping ocean views. And yes, there’s a cold plunge — but you might prefer to take a few barefoot steps into the salty embrace of the Salish Sea.

There are many ways to engage - private bookings, group sessions, community drop-ins, as well as guided wellness programming.

Our long-term vision is to bring this experience fully onto the water at Mowat Bay — a floating sauna immersed in nature. We’re currently working with local and provincial partners to make this vision a reality.

To learn more about this exciting next step, please read the full story here. If you’d like to support or get involved, we’d love to hear from you.

How to get involved

  • There are many ways to plug in… and many ways to unplug.

    We’re seeking organizational partners to collaborate with us and bring wellness experiences to your team or clients. Partnerships are ideal for allied-health practitioners, corporate wellness programs, tourism operators, and any organization looking to enhance health, relaxation, and connection.

    Examples of how organizations are engaging with Lake Haven Sauna:

    • A personal trainer integrates heat and cold therapy after weekly trail runs for clients.

    • A small legal firm offers a “standing wellness session” after staff meetings to help employees decompress.

    • A restaurant provides sauna memberships to staff, supporting health while boosting retention.

    • A tourism operator creates an autumn wellness package, including a visit to a local salmon stream, mushroom foraging, and a sauna session, finishing with a cook-off and wine pairing.

    • A yoga studio incorporates post-class sauna experiences to complement mindfulness and recovery.

    • A corporate team-building program includes wellness days at the sauna to foster staff connection and reduce stress.

    • A local eco-retreat pairs forest therapy walks with a sauna experience, emphasizing restorative nature-based health.

    We welcome innovative ideas and collaborations that align with our mission: fostering wellness, connection, and community in a stunning natural setting. Reach out to orcasaunas@gmail.com to discuss

  • Be part of bringing sauna culture to our community.
    We’re looking for welcoming, reliable hosts who can help people feel at ease, guide safe use of the sauna and cold plunge, and create memorable lakeside moments.

    • Share the tradition of sauna and cold immersion

    • Welcome and orient guests

    • Keep the sauna space safe, clean, and inviting

    • Sauna for free, earn perks and early access to sessions

Apply to be an Ambassador