Guides
Outdoor sauna guides
In-depth, practical guides across every stage of planning, building and running an outdoor sauna in Canada.
The Best Time of Day for a Sauna
Morning, evening, whenever suits you — the best time is the one that fits your life and how you feel.
How Often Should You Use a Sauna?
As often as suits you — from a weekly ritual to most days — guided by comfort, not a rule.
Sauna Etiquette: Sharing the Heat Considerately
Sit on a towel, ask before löyly, keep it clean, and mind the door — simple shared courtesy.
Outdoor Sauna Running Costs: Electricity, Wood and Upkeep
Electricity vs firewood, and how insulation and heater size shape the bill — plus upkeep.
Cooling Down Between Sauna Rounds
Fresh air, a cool shower, or the snow — the other half of the sauna's hot-cold rhythm.
How Much Does a Barrel Sauna Cost?
What drives a barrel sauna's price — wood, heater, foundation and delivery — with ranges.
How to Use a Sauna: A Beginner's Guide
Heat it, warm up, cool down, repeat — a simple first-timer's walkthrough of a sauna session.
Staying Hydrated with Sauna Use
You sweat in a sauna — drink water, skip the alcohol, and listen to your body.
How Much Does an Outdoor Sauna Cost in Canada?
What drives the cost — kit vs custom, foundation, heater and site — with realistic ranges.