Immerse. Plunge. Restore.

An Immersive Floating Sauna on Okanagan Lake

Shelter is a sanctuary for restoration; a place to gather, slow down, and find peace in the elements through the rhythm of heat, cold, and stillness.

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Stillness by design

Our floating sauna offers views of Okanagan Lake and a serene atmosphere designed to inspire deep relaxation and mindfulness. Cycle between the warmth of the sauna, the invigorating chill of a cold plunge in the lake, and a moment of stillness in our restorative rest area, allowing your body to reset and your mind to settle.

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Shelter Social Sessions

Share the warmth. Experience the restorative rhythm of heat, cold, and rest, surrounded by calm and connection during our grounding social sessions.

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Gather at Shelter

Your own floating sanctuary. Book Shelter for yourself, partner or group, and move through the cycle at your own pace in peace and privacy.

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Duration

70 minutes

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Where we gather

21 Lakeshore Drive W., Penticton, BC

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Session size

Up to 8 people

The Shelter Cycle

We believe in the body’s natural ability to heal, recover, and restore balance. At Shelter, our experience is rooted in the practice of contrast therapy; the intentional movement between heat, cold, and rest. This mindful cycle activates circulation, supports recovery, and revitalizes both body and mind. Each round helps release tension, clear the mind, and deepen your connection to yourself and the natural world around you.

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Step 1: Hot

Step 2: Cold

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Step 3: Rest

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Step 4: Repeat

Settle in and slow down

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What to expect for your first visit:

the vibe

Step into Shelter and feel the shift begin; the gentle motion of the water, the scent of cedar, the natural quiet of Okanagan Lake.

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the experience

Move through heat, cold, and rest at your own rhythm. Warm in the sauna, plunge in the lake, and rest with intention.

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the space

Surrounded by lake and mountain views, every moment at Shelter invites you to slow down, breathe deeply and return to yourself.

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Four people relaxing in a wooden sauna with three women sitting on the top bench and one man sitting on the lower bench, all smiling and enjoying themselves.
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Shelter Goods

Carry the calm of Shelter with you.

Cozy essentials and thoughtfully designed pieces for life between sauna sessions.

The Shelter Tote

The Drift Crewneck

The Relaxed Tee

Shelter Baseball Cap Womens

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