A thermo-aspen cabin sauna with a full glass front on a golden grassy bench above Lake Windermere, with the Rocky Mountains behind
50.51° N · 116.03° W · Invermere, B.C.

Saunas,built toorder.

Cedar saunas and cold plunges, made in Invermere, B.C.

Design your sauna

Columbia Sauna Co.

We build outdoor saunas and cold plunges to order, in a shop in Invermere, B.C. You pick the size, the wood and the heat. We build it, bring it to you and set it level.

From $14,900Every model has a real starting price.
Built hereFramed, clad and finished in Invermere.
Four seasonsInsulated, sealed, ready for valley winters.
50 / 50Half to start, half on delivery.

The lineup

Pick a model.
Make it yours.

Each model is a starting point with a real price. Change the size, the wood, the glass or the heater, and we quote it before we build.

FlagshipWindermere cabin sauna by Columbia Sauna Co.Windermere in charred cedar

Windermere

from $68,500
The full set: change room, sauna and a cold plunge set into the deck.6–8 people
Wilmer cabin sauna by Columbia Sauna Co.Wilmer in charred cedar

Wilmer

from $27,500
A compact cabin for two or three, with a full-height glass door.2–3 people
Brisco cabin sauna by Columbia Sauna Co.Brisco in charred cedar

Brisco

from $32,900
Room for four, a wide glass front and a long view window at bench height.3–4 people
Edgewater cabin sauna by Columbia Sauna Co.Edgewater in charred cedar

Edgewater

from $33,900
A wall of glass. The whole front opens to the view.4–6 people
Swansea cabin sauna by Columbia Sauna Co.Swansea in charred cedar

Swansea

from $38,500
A six-person sauna with a covered shower alcove under the same roof.4–6 people
Toby cabin sauna by Columbia Sauna Co.Toby in charred cedar

Toby

from $49,500
Our big family sauna, with a long covered porch and a built-in bench.6–8 people
Dutch barrel sauna by Columbia Sauna Co.Dutch in charred cedar

Dutch

from $14,900
A barrel sauna in thick thermo-aspen staves. The simplest way in.2–6 people
Athalmer indoor sauna by Columbia Sauna Co.

Athalmer

from $63,000
A custom sauna built into your home: basement, ensuite or spa room.Custom
Kootenay cold plunge by Columbia Sauna Co.

Kootenay

from $10,900
An insulated cold plunge clad to match your sauna, with its chiller built in.Cold plunge
Horsethief cold shower by Columbia Sauna Co.

Horsethief

from $7,900
A freestanding cold-shower tower in thermo-aspen with a big rain head.Cold shower

Hover a sauna to see it in charred cedar. Prices in Canadian dollars, before options, tax and delivery.

Options and materials

Your wood.
Your heat.

Three exteriors, three interior woods, three heaters. Every option is priced in the configurator, so you see the total as you go.

Edgewater sauna in thermo-aspenEdgewater sauna in charred cedarEdgewater sauna in black steel Edgewater in thermo-aspen

Exterior

  • Thermo-aspenIncluded
  • Charred cedarfrom +$1,800
  • Black steelfrom +$3,200

Interior

Sauna interior in western red cedar
Western red cedar
Sauna interior in thermo-aspen
Thermo-aspen
Sauna interior in hemlock
Hemlock

Heater

  • ElectricIncluded
  • Wood-burning+$4,250
  • Stone-tower electric+$3,900

Glass

  • ClearIncluded
  • Bronze tintfrom +$650

Extras

  • Lighting package+$1,450
  • Covered porch+$5,900
  • Change room+$8,900
  • Kootenay cold plunge+$10,900
  • Horsethief cold shower+$7,900

Accessories

  • Cedar bucket and ladle$145
  • Wool sauna hat$55
  • Thermometer and hygrometer$95
  • Cedar backrest$195
  • Cedar headrest$85
  • Linen towel set$120
  • Sand timer$35
  • Essential oil set$45
  • Outdoor cedar bench$395

Build yours and see the price

A finished cabin sauna strapped to a flatbed trailer behind a pickup, on a gravel road through golden grassland
Invermere, B.C.50.51° N · 116.03° W

Why built here

Made in the valley. Made for you.

  1. Built in the Columbia Valley

    Every sauna is framed, insulated, clad and finished in our shop in Invermere. It leaves here complete.

  2. Designed with you

    You talk to the people who build it. We draw it, you mark it up, and we build what we agreed on.

  3. Four-season construction

    Insulated walls, floor and roof, tempered glass and a heater sized to the room. Built for valley winters and summers alike.

  4. Delivered and installed locally

    In the Columbia Valley and East Kootenay, our own crew delivers your sauna and sets it level on your pad.

  5. Shipped across Canada

    Anywhere else in the country, it ships finished on a flatbed, with a quote to your address.

  6. Fair, simple terms

    Premium craft at a fair price, with real starting prices on every model. Pay 50% to start and 50% on delivery.

How it works

Five steps
to first fire.

From the first call to the first sweat, you deal with the same small crew.

Front elevationStep 1 of 5
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  1. 01

    Talk it through

    Tell us where it's going, how many people, and how you like your heat. We sketch a layout and give you a written quote.

    You getA drawing and a fixed price.
  2. 02

    Lock in your build

    Sign off on the drawing and pay a 50% deposit. That reserves your place in the shop schedule.

    You getFinal drawings, a build slot and a delivery window.
  3. 03

    We build it in Invermere

    Framing, insulation, cladding, glass, benches and heater, all done in our shop. Your sauna arrives finished, not as a kit.

    You getPhotos from the shop as it comes together.
  4. 04

    Delivery and set-up

    In the Columbia Valley and East Kootenay, our crew delivers it and sets it level on your pad. Further away, it ships across Canada on a flatbed.

    You getA finished sauna on your site. The other 50% is due on delivery.
  5. 05

    First fire

    We walk you through the heater, the controls and the care of the wood, then leave you to it.

    You getA care guide and a direct line to the people who built it.
A thermo-aspen cold plunge on a cedar deck beside a sauna, with mist rising off the water on a frosty morning above the lake

Cold plunge

Then the cold.

Heat, then cold, then rest. A plunge or a cold shower beside your sauna finishes the round properly.

Both are clad to match your sauna. Add one in the configurator, or order it on its own.

Add a cold plunge
Kootenay cold plunge

Kootenay

from $10,900

An insulated cold plunge clad to match your sauna, with its chiller built in.

Horsethief cold-shower tower

Horsethief

from $7,900

A freestanding cold-shower tower in thermo-aspen with a big rain head.

Inside the workshop

Built by hand,
in Invermere.

No kits, no flat-packs. Each sauna is built start to finish under one roof, then trucked out ready to use.

A sauna shell under construction on the workshop floor, partly clad in thermo-aspen, with afternoon light through the open shop door
Framing and cladding on the shop floor.
Charred cedar cladding meeting a black steel corner and glass frame
Charred cedar, steel corner, black glass frame.
Freshly charred cedar boards on sawhorses with a torch beside them
Shou sugi ban, burned in the shop.
The Columbia Sauna Co. mark burned into a cedar board
Every sauna carries our mark.
Water ladled onto hot sauna stones, with steam rising
Tested with heat before it leaves.

Four seasons

Built for every month here.

A glass-front sauna on golden grass above the lake in late summer
SummerDoors open, a swim in the lake between rounds.
A charred cedar sauna among golden larches in October
AutumnLarches turn gold and the evenings cool off.
A wood-fired sauna glowing in deep snow at dusk
WinterInsulated and sealed, so it heats up fast in the cold.
A glass-front sauna on a snowy bench above the frozen lake at blue hour
SpringSnow on the peaks, heat inside.

FAQ

Good questions.

Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.

How long does a build take?

It depends on the model and how busy the shop is. When you place your deposit, we give you a build slot and a delivery window in writing.

What do I need to get ready?

A level base, either compacted gravel or concrete piers. We send you the size and layout once your drawing is signed off. You also need clear access for the delivery truck.

Electric heaters need a dedicated 240 V circuit, run by a licensed electrician.

Do you deliver outside the Columbia Valley?

Yes. We deliver and set up in the Columbia Valley and East Kootenay ourselves, and ship across Canada by flatbed. Delivery is quoted to your address.

How does payment work?

50% deposit when you sign off on your drawing. The other 50% when it's delivered.

Can I change a model?

Yes. Every sauna is built to order, so sizes, glass, bench layout, wood and heater can all change. The models are starting points with real prices.

Electric or wood-burning?

Electric is easy: it heats up on a timer or from the controller, with no wood to haul. Wood-burning gives you a live fire and works off-grid. It needs a chimney, which we include with the stove.

Do I need a building permit?

It depends on where you live and how big the sauna is. Check with your local government before you order. We provide drawings you can submit.

Is there a warranty?

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Do you offer financing?

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Contact

Let's talk saunas.

Tell us what you have in mind. We reply with questions, a sketch or a quote.

Workshop
Invermere, British Columbia
Phone
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We serve
Columbia Valley and East Kootenay, with delivery across Canada

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