Float Therapy in Vancouver
Private Float Therapy in Downtown Vancouver
Float House offers private float therapy in downtown Vancouver. Each 75-minute session takes place in your own room, floating effortlessly in 10 inches of skin-temperature water saturated with 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt. Located at 70 W Cordova Street in Gastown, under a 10-minute walk from Waterfront Station.
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What Is Float Therapy?
Float therapy, also called sensory deprivation or floatation therapy, means floating in 10 inches of water saturated with 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt. The high salt concentration makes you completely buoyant, so you float effortlessly on the surface. The water is held at skin temperature and the room is dark and quiet, removing sight, sound, gravity, and touch. With external stimulation stripped away, your nervous system shifts into deep rest. At Float House Vancouver, each session lasts 75 minutes in your own private room, with a shower before and after.
You float in either a float tank or a float cabin, both in completely private rooms. No experience is needed, and our team walks every first-timer through exactly what to expect.
Rinse Off
Take a quick shower in your private room so the water stays pristine, then step into the tank or cabin.
Float
Lie back and let the salt water hold you for 75 minutes of weightless, undistracted quiet.
Ease Back
Shower again, get dressed, and reintegrate slowly. Most people leave calmer and clearer than they arrived.
Tank or Cabin
Two Types of Therapeutic Floating
Every float at Float House happens in your own private room. You can choose between a float tank or a float cabin depending on your comfort level and how much space you like.
Float Tank
Our float tanks are a more traditional style of floatation device. They are best for those with little to no pre-float anxiety.
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Float Cabin
Our float cabins have a larger floating space. You can stand up as you enter and exit the cabin, and there is a light inside for those with more pre-float anxiety.
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Vancouver Float Therapy Pricing
Drop-In Float
- 1 x 75-minute float session
- 12-month expiry
- Float tank or cabin, your choice
Monthly Reset
- 1 x 75-minute float each month
- Unused sessions roll over
3-month minimum commitment
No commitment, cancel anytime
Unlimited Membership
- Unlimited 75-minute floats
- Up to 2 floats per day
- Full year of access
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Why Float House
Why Float House Is Vancouver's Top Float Therapy Studio
Vancouver has a handful of places to float, but Float House pairs completely private rooms with both float tanks and float cabins in a convenient downtown location, so every session is calm, private, and easy to get to.
Downtown Vancouver Location
Located at 70 W Cordova Street, steps from Gastown and Waterfront Station. Easy to reach from anywhere in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, or Richmond.
100% Private Experience
Every float happens in your own private room with its own shower. No shared spaces, no crowds, just a quiet place to fully disconnect.
Tank or Cabin Options
Choose a traditional float tank or a more open float cabin with room to stand and a light inside. The right fit whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned floater.
Skin-Temperature Water
The water is held at skin temperature so you lose track of where your body ends and the water begins, the key to a true sensory deprivation experience.
Self-Guided Sessions
Float at your own pace in complete privacy. We provide everything you need, with staff on hand to guide first-timers before they begin.
Flexible Vancouver Hours
Open 7 days a week from 10am, with evening slots until 10pm. Convenient for downtown professionals before or after work.
Find Us
Your Downtown Vancouver Float Therapy Studio
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Float House is your destination for private float therapy. Whether you are coming from Coal Harbour, Yaletown, or Mount Pleasant, or riding the SkyTrain from Surrey or Richmond, we are one of the most accessible float studios in Greater Vancouver.
Public Transit Access
Under a 10-minute walk from Waterfront Station, served by the Expo Line, Canada Line, and SeaBus. Easy for commuters and visitors from North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Richmond.
Parking in Vancouver
Several parkades are within a block on Cordova and Water Street, with EasyPark locations nearby. Convenient if you are driving from the Fraser Valley or arriving by ferry from Vancouver Island.
Neighbourhood
A prime Gastown location steps from Vancouver's waterfront. Pair your float with lunch at a Gastown restaurant or a coffee on Water Street.
Near Vancouver Landmarks
Walking distance from Canada Place, the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Steam Clock, and Harbour Centre. Easy to add a float to a day downtown.
The Benefits
What Does Float Therapy Do?
Vancouverites from all walks of life use floating to reset the mind and body. Here is what a regular float practice can do for you.
Is float therapy private at Float House?
Yes. Every float at Float House Vancouver happens in your own private room with its own shower. There are no shared pools and no one else around, just a quiet, dark space where you can fully let go.
Can float therapy help with anxiety and depression?
By removing external stimulation, floating gives an overactive mind a rare chance to rest, and research links regular floating to reduced anxiety and improved mood. It works best as part of a broader wellness routine.
Does float therapy relieve muscle tension?
Floating in 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt lifts all the weight off your joints and spine, letting tight muscles fully release. It is a favourite recovery tool for Vancouver athletes and desk-bound professionals alike.
Can floating help with focus and problem solving?
With no distractions competing for your attention, many floaters reach a relaxed, meditative state where ideas surface freely. People often step out with a clearer head and a fresh perspective on whatever they were stuck on.
Does float therapy reduce stress?
Floating lowers sensory input and helps shift your body out of fight-or-flight into deep rest. A single 75-minute session can leave you feeling calmer and more grounded for hours afterward.
Can float therapy help with burnout?
Burnout builds when you never fully switch off. Floating creates a protected hour with no screens, no noise, and no demands, giving your mind and body room to recover. Regular sessions are a simple way to reset.
FAQ
Vancouver Float Therapy FAQs
What is float therapy?
Float therapy, also called sensory deprivation, means floating in 10 inches of water saturated with 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt. The salt makes you completely buoyant, the water is kept at skin temperature, and the room is dark and quiet, removing external stimulation so your mind and body can deeply rest.
How long is a float session?
Each float session at Float House Vancouver is 75 minutes, with time to shower before and after in your private room.
Will I actually float?
Yes. With 1,000 lbs of Epsom salt dissolved in the water, you become completely buoyant and float effortlessly on the surface, no matter your body type.
Do I wear a swimsuit to float?
Your float room is completely private, so most people float without any clothing. A swimsuit can be distracting, but you are welcome to wear one if you prefer.
What is the difference between a float tank and a float cabin?
A float tank is a more traditional, enclosed floatation device, best for those with little to no pre-float anxiety. A float cabin has a larger interior with room to stand and a light inside, which suits anyone who feels more comfortable with extra space.
Is floating claustrophobic?
You are always in control. The door stays open or closed as you choose, the light can stay on, and our float cabins give you room to stand. If you are new to floating, the cabin is a comfortable place to start.
Do I need experience to float?
Not at all. Our Vancouver team walks every first-timer through exactly what to expect. Floating takes no skill. You simply lie back and let the water hold you.
What should I bring to my float?
Just bring a shower towel. We provide robes, slippers, earplugs, and organic body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in every private room.
Is the float water clean?
Yes. The water is fully filtered between every float, and the high salt concentration makes it inhospitable to bacteria. Each room is cleaned and sanitized between guests.
Ready to Float?
Step into your own private float room in downtown Vancouver and give your mind and body the reset they have been waiting for. Book your float today.
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