PINANTAN LAKE ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
A Finnish Spa Above Kamloops: Sauna, Cold Plunge and Firebowls at Pinantan Lake
A short, guided look at Thompson-Nicola’s first Finnish spa — nestled near Paul Lake — that explains what’s included and how to plan a private 1.5- or 3-hour session.
A Finnish Spa Above Kamloops: Sauna, Cold Plunge and Firebowls at Pinantan Lake.
Perched in the mountains north of Kamloops, the region’s first Finnish spa offers a deliberately simple program: heat in a wood-fired sauna, an invigorating hydrotherapy circuit with a cold plunge, and sheltered lounging around fire bowls. The facility’s indoor and outdoor spaces are designed for short, private bookings that place the landscape as the backdrop to an intentionally slow, restorative experience.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sauna and Cold Plunge
The centrepiece is a Finnish-style sauna paired with a cold plunge and a two-person shower — the classic hot‑to‑cold sequence that defines the spa’s hydrotherapy circuit.
Lounging Areas Above Paul Lake
Indoor and outdoor lounging areas allow guests to linger between rounds; the spa’s mountain location frames the sessions and offers quiet views while you recover around the fire bowls.
Private, Small-Group Sessions
Sessions include a fire area, water and tea, and access to an indoor two‑person shower — a compact, fully provisioned circuit for groups booking privately.
What the day feels like
What the Private Session Feels Like
A private session is built around repetition: rounds in the sauna, a plunge into icy water, warming by the fire, and slow recovery in sheltered lounges. Whether you spend 1.5 or 3 hours, the spa’s sequence of heat, cold and rest is presented as a contained circuit with all essentials — water, tea and shower facilities — provided on site.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private session suits — and who should check the fine print.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions are offered in two lengths: 1.5 hours or 3 hours.
The booking includes access to the sauna, a cold plunge, a two‑person shower, indoor/outdoor lounging areas, a fire area, water and tea.
The spa sits near Paul Lake, about 15 km north in the mountains above Kamloops; allow time for mountain roads when planning travel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long are sessions?
You can book either a 1.5‑hour or a 3‑hour private session.
How many people can book a private session?
Private bookings accommodate up to 10 people.
Are there any age restrictions?
Bookings must be made by someone 18 or older; guests under 18 may attend only when accompanied by an adult.
What amenities are provided on site?
The session includes sauna access, a cold plunge, a two‑person shower, fire area, indoor and outdoor lounging areas, water and tea.
Where is the spa located?
The spa is located at Paul Lake, about 15 km north in the mountains above Kamloops (roughly a 55‑minute drive from Sun Peaks).
Who operates the private sessions?
The private spa sessions are operated by The Spot.