Infrared Sauna in Vancouver
Private Infrared Sauna in Downtown Vancouver
Float House offers private full-spectrum infrared sauna sessions in downtown Vancouver. Each 40-minute session takes place in your own private room, where near, mid, and far infrared waves absorb deep into your body for detox and recovery. Located at 70 W Cordova Street in Gastown, under a 10-minute walk from Waterfront Station.
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How Does Infrared Sauna Work?
Infrared sauna uses near, mid, and far infrared waves that penetrate and heat your body directly, instead of heating the air around you like a traditional sauna. This lets you reach a higher internal temperature at a more comfortable air temperature, so you get deeper benefits in less time. Our True Wave full-spectrum sauna reaches up to 75°C (167°F), with about 15% of the output warming the air and the rest absorbed directly by your body.
Each session is 40 minutes in your own private room, including time to shower before and after. We recommend 20 to 30 unbroken minutes inside, the window research links to the most benefit. If you want to add cold exposure to your routine, you can also try our hot-cold therapy room.
Red light therapy is coming soon. It penetrates deep into your tissue to enhance recovery, support skin health, and ease seasonal low mood, layering onto your infrared session for an even more potent recovery experience.
Settle In
Arrive at your private room and rinse off in your own shower before you begin.
Heat Up
Spend 20 to 30 unbroken minutes in the full-spectrum infrared sauna at your own pace.
Replenish
Cool down, shower, and rehydrate. The deep sweat means you will want plenty of water.
Pricing
Vancouver Infrared Sauna Pricing
Drop-In Sauna
- 2 x 40-minute sauna sessions
- 12-month expiry
- Add a guest for $25 per person
Monthly Reset
- 2 x 40-minute sessions each month
- Add a guest for $10 per session
3-month minimum commitment
No commitment, cancel anytime
Unlimited Membership
- Unlimited 40-minute sauna sessions
- Use it as often as you like
- Best value for regulars
See all pricing or purchase an e-gift card for Vancouver infrared sauna sessions.
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Why Float House
Why Float House Is Vancouver's Top Infrared Sauna
Vancouver has plenty of saunas, from gym facilities to shared wellness centres. Float House stands apart with completely private rooms and one of the most powerful full-spectrum infrared saunas in the country, in a convenient downtown location.
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
Unlike shared gym and spa saunas, every Float House session is completely private. Your own room, your own sauna, your own pace. No crowds and no waiting.
Full-Spectrum Infrared
Our True Wave saunas deliver near, mid, and far infrared waves that absorb deep into your body, for greater benefit in a shorter, more comfortable session.
Powerful and Comfortable
Reaching up to 75°C, our sauna is one of the most powerful in the country, yet the infrared heat stays comfortable so you can stay in longer and benefit more.
Self-Guided Sessions
Move at your own rhythm in complete privacy. We provide everything you need, with staff available if you have questions before you start.
Flexible Vancouver Hours
Open 7 days a week from 10am, with evening slots until 10pm. Convenient for downtown professionals and athletes before or after work.
Find Us
Your Downtown Vancouver Infrared Sauna
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Float House is your destination for a private infrared sauna. 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 private saunas 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 session 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 recovery to a day downtown.
The Benefits
What Does Infrared Sauna Do?
A regular infrared sauna practice supports your body in ways that reach well beyond a good sweat. Here is what Vancouverites use it for.
Does infrared sauna boost your immune system?
Regular sessions raise your core temperature and support white blood cell activity, helping your body defend itself. It is a popular way for Vancouverites to stay resilient through the long, damp rainy season.
Is infrared sauna good for brain health?
Regular heat exposure is linked to improved blood flow to the brain and the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Many guests use their session to de-stress, sharpen focus, and support long-term cognitive health.
Does infrared sauna burn calories?
You do burn calories from the cardiovascular work your body does to cool itself in the heat. Infrared sauna works best alongside a healthy diet and fitness routine, not as a replacement for them.
Does infrared sauna improve cardiovascular health?
Sitting in the heat raises your heart rate and circulation in a way that mimics light cardio, sometimes called a passive workout. Over time, regular sessions can support cardiac endurance and healthy blood flow.
Is infrared sauna good for your skin?
The deep sweat from a full-spectrum session helps clear pores and supports circulation to the skin. With consistent use, many guests notice clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Do I get my own private sauna room?
Yes. Every infrared sauna session at Float House is completely private. You get your own room and your own sauna, with no shared benches and no crowds, just a calm space to sweat at your own pace.
FAQ
Vancouver Infrared Sauna FAQs
What is infrared sauna?
Infrared sauna uses near, mid, and far infrared waves that absorb deep into your body to heat you directly. You get big detox and recovery benefits in a short, comfortable session, which is why people describe it as doing cardio without the cardio.
How long are infrared sauna sessions?
Our infrared sauna appointments are 40 minutes long, including time to shower before and after your session. We recommend 20 to 30 unbroken minutes inside the sauna for the most benefit.
How hot does the infrared sauna get?
Our sauna reaches up to 75 degrees Celsius (167 degrees Fahrenheit). With our True Wave full-spectrum technology, about 15% of the output warms the air while the rest is absorbed directly by your body for greater benefit.
What is the difference between infrared and a traditional sauna?
A traditional sauna heats the air first, which requires much higher, less tolerable temperatures. Infrared technology skips that step and heats your body directly, so you can stay in longer and reach a higher internal temperature with less discomfort.
Why are sessions only 40 minutes?
Our infrared sauna is one of the most powerful in the country, so even experienced users find 15 to 20 minutes plenty. You have the room for 40 minutes, and we recommend 20 to 30 unbroken minutes, the window research links to the most benefit. Less time gives fewer benefits, and more brings diminishing returns.
Can I bring a guest to the infrared sauna?
Yes. The person who made the booking can bring up to 2 guests into the private sauna for an extra $25 per person.
Is infrared sauna safe?
Yes. Your body actually emits infrared itself. Our equipment emits zero EMF (electromagnetic fields) and is VOC (volatile organic compound) free.
What should I bring and wear?
Bring a shower towel and a water bottle. We provide a bench and sweat towel, a robe, a hair dryer, and organic body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Since your room is private, most people do their session without any clothing.
Is the infrared sauna clean?
Yes. The entire sauna is thoroughly sanitized with non-toxic cleaning agents before and after each use, and the intense infrared waves kill 99% of bacteria.
Ready to Sweat It Out?
Step into your own private infrared sauna in downtown Vancouver and feel the difference full-spectrum heat makes. Book your session today.
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