Event Description

We Are Winter Celebration
Location: Riley Family Duck Pond at Assiniboine Park
Free Assiniboine Park Sauna Session
The Free Assiniboine Park Sauna Session by Sauna in the Park with Backyard Barrel offers a unique opportunity to relax and rejuvenate with a complimentary 1-hour experience in a luxurious cedar barrel sauna. This perfect escape allows visitors to unwind and recharge in the serene surroundings of Assiniboine Park.
January 10 – 12
Use promo code Wearewinter2025 to enjoy ultimate comfort and tranquillity. Pre-registration is recommended.
Activity Details
The Free Assiniboine Park Sauna Session provides an invigorating experience that blends relaxation with the park’s natural beauty. Set amidst the tranquil landscapes of Assiniboine Park, the cedar barrel sauna offers a cozy, aromatic space for unwinding and connecting with others. As the soothing warmth of the cedar surrounds participants, it feels as though daily stresses simply melt away. After stepping out of the sauna, the fresh air and views of the park’s lush greenery enhance the experience, creating a harmonious balance between heat therapy and nature’s tranquility. This communal activity promotes wellness and fosters a sense of togetherness, while highlighting the beauty of Assiniboine Park.
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We Are Winter Celebration
Location: Riley Family Duck Pond at Assiniboine Park
Free Assiniboine Park Sauna Session
The Free Assiniboine Park Sauna Session by Sauna in the Park with Backyard Barrel offers a unique opportunity to relax and rejuvenate with a complimentary 1-hour experience in a luxurious cedar barrel sauna. This perfect escape allows visitors to unwind and recharge in the serene surroundings of Assiniboine Park.
January 10 – 12
Use promo code Wearewinter2025 to enjoy ultimate comfort and tranquillity. Pre-registration is recommended.
Activity Details
The Free Assiniboine Park Sauna Session provides an invigorating experience that blends relaxation with the park’s natural beauty. Set amidst the tranquil landscapes of Assiniboine Park, the cedar barrel sauna offers a cozy, aromatic space for unwinding and connecting with others. As the soothing warmth of the cedar surrounds participants, it feels as though daily stresses simply melt away. After stepping out of the sauna, the fresh air and views of the park’s lush greenery enhance the experience, creating a harmonious balance between heat therapy and nature’s tranquility. This communal activity promotes wellness and fosters a sense of togetherness, while highlighting the beauty of Assiniboine Park.
What's Included
One hour of access to a Canadian-made cedar barrel sauna during the Free Assiniboine Park Sauna Session.
Guests are encouraged to arrive 20 minutes before their session for changing and instructions.
Participants should bring swimwear, towels or bathrobes, and sandals.
Each session includes three sauna rounds of 15-20 minutes, with opportunities to rest and hydrate beside a glowing fire at The Cargo Bar.
Eucalyptus full-body shower wipes are provided for cleansing after the session.
What's Not Included
- Swimwear and bathrobes.
Itinerary Example
Example Session: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (1 hour)
- 3:40 PM: Arrival
- 3:40 – 4:00 PM: Changing/Rest
- 4:00 – 4:15 PM: Sauna Round 1
- 4:15 – 4:20 PM: Outdoor Rest
- 4:20 – 4:35 PM: Sauna Round 2
- 4:35 – 4:40 PM: Outdoor Rest
- 4:40 – 4:55 PM: Sauna Round 3
- 4:55 PM and onward: Rest/Change
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