CLEOPATRA'S RITUALS
Discover your Thermal
Ritual today.
A self-guided journey through ancient bathing traditions heat, steam, cold, and reset, designed to restore body and mind.
THERMAL RITUALS
Step into ritual
Discover our community Thermal Ritual space, featuring a custom-built sauna, steam room, snow room, and thermal showers. Move between hot and cold experiences designed to relax the body, clear the mind, and support overall wellness in a beautifully designed shared environment.
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Decompress Thermal Ritual
90 Minutes · $59+tax
Access to the sauna, steam room, snow room, and thermal showers. Our most complete shared thermal experience, move through heat, cold, and rest at your own pace.
— Dry sauna & steam room
— Falling snow room & thermal showers
— Towel, water, lemongrass towels, locker & all amenities included
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Upgrade your Ritual
60 Minutes · $29+tax add-on with any Spa Service over $100
Extend the benefit of any Cleopatra's Rituals spa service with 60 minutes of thermal access, before or after your treatment to prepare the body, or after to let it fully settle.
— Available with any spa service over $100
— Schedule before or after your treatment
— Full thermal circuit access included
PRIVATE EXPERIENCES
Private Thermal Experience
Group Bookings Available
Create a beautiful spa moment together. Perfect for birthdays, bridal parties, friends' spa days, or intimate celebrations, enjoy private access to our Thermal Area in a calm, luxurious atmosphere.
Group Rates
1–4 guests — $500
5–8 guests — $700
9–15 guests — $1,200
16+ guests — $1,500
Private and peaceful. Please call to reserve your date, select days and times apply.
THE RITUAL
Contrasting Heat
Your Thermal Treatment
DRY SAUNA
The Ritual of Craftsmanship:
At Cleopatra's Rituals, our custom-built sauna is crafted from locally sourced, knot-free West Coast redcedar, an exceptionally rare wood found only in the tallest trees of Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Valued for its beauty and quality, this cedar also honors its cultural significance as the "Tree of Life" among Indigenous peoples of Canada's West Coast.
UP TO 80°C · DRY HEAT
STEAM ROOM
100% humidity, total release
Step into our steam room for a gentler, enveloping heat. The moist warmth softens skin, clears airways, and eases deep muscle tension ideal between cold immersions.
45°C · 100% HUMIDITY · EUCALYPTUS INFUSED
THE HIDDEN ENERGY OF
Selenite
crystal
Our spa, sauna and steam rooms are infused with hand selected selenite crystals, discreetly embedded within the walls to create a calming and energetically balanced environment. Often associated with clarity, peace, and renewal, selenite is believed to support deep relaxation while helping clear stagnant energy.
Designed to complement the restorative effects of our space, the heat and steam, these hidden crystals contribute to a space intentionally crafted for rest, reflection, and reconnection.
— Embedded within the walls of our spa, sauna and steam rooms
— Associated with clarity, calm, and energetic balance
— Believed to help cleanse stagnant energy and promote relaxation
— Intentionally integrated to support a restorative wellness experience
THE SCIENCE
The Healing Power of
Heat and Cold
HEAT THERAPY
Deep warmth,
deep release
When your body temperature rises, blood vessels dilate, circulation intensifies, and muscles surrender their tension. The parasympathetic nervous system takes over, your body's natural rest-and-digest mode.
Regular heat exposure has been linked to reduced cardiovascular risk, lower stress hormones, and improved sleep quality. The sauna is one of the most evidence-backed wellness tools in existence.
COLD THERAPY
Shock, reset,
and revive
Cold immersion causes blood vessels to constrict and then rapidly dilate, a powerful pumping action that flushes the body and reduces inflammation. Norepinephrine surges by up to 300%, producing alertness, focus, and elevated mood.
The contrast between heat and cold is where the most profound benefits emerge. Alternating between the two is the heart of the Thermal Ritual practice.
Steam Room: The Breath of Life
Mental resilience
Regular exposure to heat followed by cold can improve mental toughness and resilience by teaching the body to adapt to controlled stress, building a calmer baseline over time.
Stress relief
The warm, humid environment melts away stress, increases circulation, and relaxes muscles, creating a haven of calm and total relaxation that lingers long after you leave.
Respiratory health
Inhaling steam can clear airways, reduce congestion, and soothe irritated sinuses, particularly beneficial for those with allergies, asthma, or sinus conditions.
Improved circulation
Heat from the steam dilates blood vessels, enhancing circulation and delivering oxygen and nutrients more effectively, promoting healing and overall wellness throughout the body.
Sauna: Embrace the Heat of Renewal
Cardiovascular health
Regular sauna use improves heart health by raising heart rate and simulating a mild cardiovascular workout, which can help lower blood pressure and strengthen the cardiovascular system over time.
Enhanced immunity
Sauna sessions boost your immune system by stimulating white blood cell production, strengthening your body's natural defenses and increasing resilience to everyday illness.
Muscle recovery
The deep, penetrating heat of our sauna eases muscle tension, reduces inflammation, and promotes faster recovery after physical activity — making it ideal post-workout or post-treatment.
Mental clarity
The serene environment of the sauna promotes mental stillness, enhancing focus, cognitive function, and emotional balance. Many guests describe leaving with a profound sense of inner quiet.
Cold Therapy in our Snow Room:
The Energizing Chill
Anti-inflammatory effects
Cold therapy reduces inflammation and swelling, offering relief for joint pain, muscle soreness, and injury recovery, particularly effective when alternated with heat therapy.
Improved mood and energy
The invigorating shock of cold triggers the release of endorphins, boosting your mood and energy levels, leaving you feeling revitalized and clear-headed for hours after.
Boosted metabolism
Exposure to cold temperatures encourages your body to burn more calories to maintain its internal temperature, enhancing metabolic rate and supporting long-term metabolic health.
Enhanced skin tone
Cold therapy tightens pores and improves skin elasticity, promoting a youthful, radiant appearance, a natural alternative to expensive cosmetic skin-tightening treatments.
Thermal Showers: Feel the Rush
Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Cold therapy reduces inflammation and swelling, offering relief for joint pain, muscle soreness, and injury recovery, reinforcing the benefits from your sauna session.
Reduces stress
The soothing warmth followed by a refreshing cool-down helps to relax muscles and reduce tension, easing stress and leaving you feeling light and renewed.
Supports lymphatic drainage
The cold water triggers lymphatic contraction, aiding in the removal of toxins and waste from the body, complementing the detoxification initiated by the sauna heat.
Hair health
Cold water tightens cuticles and pores, leading to smoother skin and shinier hair. A simple, natural addition to your beauty routine with every visit.
OUR APPROACH
A Holistic Approach to Wellness
At Cleopatra's Rituals Spa, we invite you to embrace these ancient healing practices.
Our steam room, sauna, and snow room offerings are designed to nurture both body and mind, providing a pathway to balance and vitality. Experience the timeless wisdom of self-care with us and rediscover your inner radiance.
BEGIN YOUR RITUAL
Your time to restore
begins now.
Reserve your Thermal Ritual and step into a world of ancient bathing traditions, reimagined for modern wellness.