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Vancouver Sauna Circuit

Your guide to the city's warmest spots and coolest hangs. Curate by Valtteri Rantala, this map is a window into Vancouver’s sauna scene. Floating saunas, bathhouses, cold plunges, and gatherings like the Loon Lake Summit. Not complete, but a glimpse into where people gather, sweat, and connect.

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Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano Beach ("Kits Beach") is a premier Vancouver, BC destination on English Bay, popular for its vibrant atmosphere, sandy shores, and stunning mountain views. It features a heated saltwater pool, beach volleyball, tennis courts, a playground, and nearby eateries. It's a top spot for swimming, sunbathing, and strolling.

English Bay Beach

English Bay Beach, also called First Beach, located along Beach Ave between Gilford St and Bidwell St. It is the most populated beach area in Vancouver's downtown area. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.

Wreck Beach

Wreck Beach is North America's largest official clothing-optional beach, stretching 7.8km along the western edge of the University of British Columbia (UBC). It is renowned for its secluded natural beauty, vibrant community culture, and the steep staircase required to reach it.

Pacific Spirit Regional Park

Pacific Spirit Regional Park is a 860-hectare park located in Point Grey to the west of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia. Located in Electoral Area A, it surrounds the University of British Columbia Vancouver campus on the shores of Georgia Strait in the Pacific Ocean.