Infrared and Outdoor Saunas in Barrie
Six months of real winter make this good sauna country. Clearlight infrared cabins go in a basement or garage and plug in; Serenity cedar saunas sit outside beside the snowbank the way they do in Finland.
From $10,495 or from $21.09 bi-weekly at 0% for 12 months OAC*. Every price below is the current sale price at the Barrie showroom. Floor model and in-store offers are on the specials page.
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Sanctuary 1
Sanctuary 2
Sanctuary 3
Sanctuary 5
Sanctuary Y
Sanctuary C
Sanctuary Retreat
Serenity Mini
Serenity Sauna
*0% interest for 12 months bi-weekly finance payment, on approved credit. Amortization period varies by product. Other financing options are available. Prices in CAD at the Barrie showroom and subject to change.
The outdoor sauna has deep roots in this part of Ontario, and a Serenity cedar sauna on a rural lot in Oro-Medonte or a Georgian Bay waterfront in Midland fits the landscape. The Serenity Sauna at $17,495 seats a family; the Serenity Mini at $14,995 suits a couple or a smaller cottage lot. Heaters are sold separately, and the choice matters here: a wood burning heater needs no hydro at all, which is exactly what an off grid or hydro limited cottage wants, while an electric heater on a dedicated 240V circuit is the easy option for a Barrie backyard.
Indoors, Clearlight infrared is what commuters and shift workers around here buy for recovery after long drives and long days. A Sanctuary 2 at $11,795 fits a basement corner in a south Barrie or Innisfil two storey and runs off a standard outlet, and paired with a Chill Tubs Essential it gives you the hot and cold contrast in one corner of the house. Townhome and condo owners in the downtown and waterfront buildings choose the Sanctuary 1 at $10,495 because it fits through a standard door and assembles in an afternoon.
Outdoor saunas need a level base above grade so spring melt does not sit against the cedar, and in the snow belt a small roof overhang or a covered walkway from the house is worth planning. Site the door away from the prevailing wind and leave room for a cold plunge or a snowbank beside it, because that is half the point. The cabin is delivered in panels and assembled on site by our crew, usually in a day. Check with your township on accessory structure setbacks before you pick the spot; the rules differ between Barrie, Innisfil and the rural townships.
Saunas Questions
Can I heat an outdoor sauna with wood at a cottage?
Yes, and many cottage owners on Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay do exactly that because it costs nothing in hydro and works during a power outage. A wood burning heater needs a proper chimney and clearances, and your insurer may want to know about it, so tell them. Firewood is easy to find around here and a sauna burns far less than a woodstove.
How do I keep an outdoor sauna dry through the spring thaw?
Set it on a gravel bed with patio stones or a small deck so meltwater drains away from the base, and leave a gap between the cabin and any fence for airflow. Cedar handles moisture well but standing water at the sill will shorten its life. Open the door and vent after each session, especially in the damp weeks of March and April.
Will an infrared sauna heat up in an unheated garage in January?
It will, but slowly, and the cabin loses heat to a cold room. Most owners in this climate put the Clearlight in a basement or a finished room where the ambient temperature stays above about 15 degrees. If the garage is your only option, insulate the space or plan on a longer warm-up through the winter.
Which sauna works in a townhome or condo?
The Clearlight Sanctuary 1 or Sanctuary 2 is the usual pick in the townhomes off Mapleview and the condos downtown and along the waterfront. Both plug into a standard outlet, need no venting and sit on any flat floor. Check with your condo board about assembly and weight limits before you order, and measure the doorway and any turns in the hallway.
How long does it take to get a Serenity sauna delivered and built?
Lead times vary with cedar grade and heater choice, so ask for the current timeline when you order. Late spring through fall is the busy season for outdoor builds; winter builds are possible on a cleared, level base. Our crew assembles the panelled cabin on site, and your electrician connects the heater afterward if you chose electric.