Island Sauna – Black Creek
2380 Macaulay Rd, Black Creek, BC
Located at Saratoga Speedway
Why Is Black Creek So Cool? 🧊
Because we have ice-cold plunge tubs!
Discover the invigorating benefits of cold water immersion. Deliberate cold exposure stimulates the nervous system, releasing adrenaline and norepinephrine while potentially boosting dopamine, mood, and mental clarity.
Regular cold plunging may offer benefits such as:
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Improved mood and mental resilience
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Reduced stress and increased alertness
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Better perceived recovery after exercise
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Improved sense of well-being
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Potential relief from muscle soreness
Many of our guests report feeling refreshed, energized, and mentally reset after just a short plunge.
The best part? You don't need to stay in long! Even 30–90 seconds can provide an invigorating experience, depending on the water temperature and your tolerance.
Heat up. Cool down. Feel incredible.
Experience the refreshing contrast of sauna and cold plunge at Island Sauna Black Creek.
RED LIGHT THERAPY IS HERE!
We have added a KIVO Red Light Therapy Panel to our offerings! Sessions can be booked on the booking widget at checkout!
Info on what red light therapy can do for you can be found HERE
The Red Light session Calculator can be found HERE
Social & Private Sauna Sessions
Choose between Social or Private Sauna Sessions at Island Sauna Black Creek.
Private Sessions
Enjoy exclusive access to the entire facility, including your choice of sauna, cold plunge tubs, shower, and fireside seating area.
Choose from two sauna experiences:
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Wet Sauna: Enjoy steam by pouring water on the rocks, plus four built-in shower heads to cool off without leaving the sauna.
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Dry Sauna: A traditional sauna experience with the option to pour water on the rocks for added steam.
Special Occasions & Group Bookings
🎉 Birthday Special: Celebrate your birthday with a FREE session when booking a private group of 7 or more. Valid on your actual birthday with photo ID.
Corporate & Group Discounts: Special rates available for staff parties, sports teams, and groups of more than 10.
Flexible Booking Times
Don't see a suitable time on our calendar?
Text 250-504-0541 to arrange an alternative.
Visit our FAQ page for additional information and group rates.
Private Sessions
Perfect for couples, groups, birthdays and staff events.
Want to take your friends and family and enjoy our sauna in a cozy, private environment?
Make some invites and enjoy the full experience of sauna and cold plunge all by a warm fire. Check out our corporate rates for groups over 6. **Starting from $145 for the first 2 people.
Social Sauna events are a great way to attend a session for a great price. It's also a wonderful way to connect with other sauna enthusiasts and make some friends. Social saunas are the most popular sessions and everyone who attends has a great time.
Starting from $37.50 per session.
We have relocated to Saratoga Speedway campground, and there will be racing events at times during our hours from MAY - SEPT.
Race times can be found here
Imagine this: you're surrounded in warmth, the air hums with the scent of eucalyptus; the only sound is the rhythmic crackle of wood in the sauna stove. This isn't a dream; it's an Island Sauna session, ready to transport you to pure bliss.
In this unique experience, you'll trade the traditional electric sauna room for a cozy view to the wilderness. Here, the sauna heat isn't just invigorating; it's infused with the essence of the surrounding island. Breathe in the air, feel the heat with each session, and let the island's natural rhythms lull you into profound relaxation.
Whether seeking a solo escape or a rejuvenating experience with loved ones, an Island Sauna session is more than just a sauna treatment; it's a chance to reconnect with nature, escape the every day, and emerge feeling refreshed, revitalized, and utterly renewed. So, are you ready to trade the ordinary for the extraordinary? Read more to discover all you need to know about crafting your unforgettable Island Sauna adventure.
DISCOUNTS
Are you a valid Gold pass Mount Washington GOLD pass holder? OR a current VIU student with valid ID? You can get 20% off any social sauna session. Just book and pay as usual, then bring your GOLD CARD or VIU STUDENT CARD and present it to our staff at check in, and we will refund you 20% off your entry ticket to any social sauna session.
*Only valid for pass holders and not guests.
*Not valid for private sessions.
*Must present proof at the time of check in
*Only valid during winter sports season
Benefits of Sauna
Regular use of the sauna can improve cardiovascular health. Regular use of sauna can reduce your risk of cardiovascular events/stroke that leads to death. Increasing the frequency and length of sauna sessions subsequently can decrease the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease. Further, the use of sauna has been studied by other clinical groups and positively correlated with a reduction in “all cause mortality.
Proven health benefits of sauna include:
- improvement in cardiovascular health.
- improvement in mood
- increased levels of endorphins
- improvement in stress response
- decrease in cortisol levels
- enhancement of DNA repair/longevity pathways
- improvement in heat shock proteins, which have been shown to repair protein structures within our cells.
-increased natural growth hormone production.
Benefits of Cold Plunge
Deliberate cold exposure causes a significant release of epinephrine (aka adrenaline), norepinephrine (aka noradrenaline), serotonin and dopamine in the brain and body. Colds cause their levels to stay elevated for some time, and their ongoing effect after the exposure is to increase your level of energy and focus, which can be applied to other mental and/or physical activities.
Proven health benefits of deliberate cold exposure include:
- reduction in inflammation
- improved circulation
- boosted immune system response
- enhanced metabolism.
- reduction in stress and anxiety
- improvement in mental clarity
- better sleep
- increases physical recovery
- enhanced general energy levels