Soak In The Stars: Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s New Stargazing Sauna Is The Ultimate West Coast Wellness Escape (Win!)

There are few places in Canada where wellness feels as transportive as it does at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel—and this spring, the iconic oceanfront destination is turning up the heat (literally) with a breathtaking new experience: the Stargazing Sauna.

Built by Wildwood Saunas and launched in mid-April as part of the Boathouse Spa’s inspired refresh, this one-of-a-kind cedar sauna is redefining relaxation with a distinctly Pacific Northwest twist. Custom-built by a local artisan and perched right beside the hotel’s mineral pools, the sauna offers sweeping 180-degree views of the Salish Sea—plus a show-stopping glass ceiling that invites guests to fully immerse in nature’s theatre. Whether you’re watching clouds drift by under soft daylight or tracing constellations after dark, it’s a sensory escape like no other.

Inside, the warm scent of cedar and gentle heat accommodate up to ten guests at a time, creating a communal yet serene space that encourages quiet reflection and reconnection. But the experience doesn’t end there.

Come May, the hotel will complete its full Nordic-style hydrotherapy circuit with the addition of two new cold plunge pools, allowing guests to alternate between hot and cold, energizing the body and balancing the nervous system while breathing in fresh ocean air. It’s a ritual rooted in ancient wellness practices, elevated by the natural beauty of Vancouver Island’s coast.

As the Boathouse Spa reopens with this new offering, Oak Bay Beach Hotel once again proves why it’s one of the country’s most remarkable spa destinations: it doesn’t just pamper—it transports.

The Stargazing Sauna is now open. For more details, visit oakbaybeachhotel.com. —Noa Nichol

Win! A Stay + Stargaze Package From Oak Bay Beach Hotel!

Congrats Andrea D. of Vancouver, BC, who will receive a a one-night stay with pool access from Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, BC (transportation to and from not included) + a $100 Boathouse Spa credit credit! Please note: timing subject to blackout dates and room availability. Please note: if you are the winner, you will receive a DM (direct message) in Instagram directly from @vitadailymedia. Please be wary of fake accounts, which often use similar handles with an extra or missing letter, number or symbol. We will never ask for a payment or for your credit card number, and we will never ask you to click through a link. If you are unsure whether you have been contacted, via Instagram, by us or a fake account, email us before responding.