PINANTAN LAKE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
A Finnish‑style spa day in the mountains above Kamloops
A 6‑ or 12‑hour spa escape operated by The Spot, featuring sauna, hydrotherapy and fire‑side lounging—this guide explains what’s included and how the day flows.
A Finnish‑style spa day in the mountains above Kamloops.
Nestled in the mountain corridor north of Kamloops is Thompson‑Nicola’s first Finnish spa at Paul Lake: a low‑slung cluster of saunas, a hydrotherapy circuit and cold plunge, fire bowls and indoor/outdoor lounges that together promise a deliberately paced day of heat, shock and rest. The Daytripper is offered in half‑ or full‑day blocks and is tailored to small groups seeking quiet, restorative water‑based time rather than high‑adrenaline adventure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Finnish sauna, cold plunge and hydrotherapy circuit
The core of the Daytripper is a classic sequence of heat and cold: a Finnish sauna complemented by a hydrotherapy circuit and cold plunge. The operator provides dedicated showering facilities and the sequence is designed for repeated cycles of warming and cooling to maximize the restorative effect.
A mountain spa above Kamloops
The spa sits at Paul Lake, 15 km north in the mountains above Kamloops and about 55 minutes from Sun Peaks, giving the day a remote, alpine‑framed atmosphere despite easy regional access.
Fire bowls, lounging areas and simple hospitality
Beyond the thermal elements, the Daytripper includes indoor and outdoor lounging areas, fire bowls and basic provisions—water and tea are provided—to round out a restful half‑ or full‑day visit.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a slow arc of warming and cooling: sessions in the sauna interleaved with time in the hydrotherapy circuit and cold plunge, punctuated by fireside breaks and quiet lounging. The Daytripper is intentionally small‑scale—equipment and spaces are set up for intimate groups—so the pace is uncrowded and restorative rather than rushed.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Daytripper is offered in either a 6‑hour or a 12‑hour session.
Included on site: sauna, cold plunge, hydrotherapy circuit, a two‑person shower, fire area, indoor/outdoor lounging areas, water and tea.
The spa is located at Paul Lake, 15 km north in the mountains above Kamloops; travel time is approximately 55 minutes from Sun Peaks.
Groups are limited—booking notes indicate a maximum group size and operator limits apply.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Daytripper experience?
You can book either a 6‑hour or a 12‑hour session.
Where is the spa located?
The spa is at Paul Lake, 15 km north in the mountains above Kamloops; it is about 55 minutes from Sun Peaks.
What is included in the booking?
The Daytripper includes the sauna, cold plunge, hydrotherapy circuit, a two‑person shower, fire area, indoor/outdoor lounging areas, plus water and tea.
How many people can join a booking?
Bookings are limited to a small group size—the headline materials note capacity limits and the operator enforces a maximum per session.
Are minors allowed?
Participants must meet the operator’s age rules: those 18 and over can book; under‑18s may attend when accompanied by an adult per the booking policy.