Welcome to NYÜBU
Welcome to Nyübu, the Cowichan Valley’s first West Coast Nordic Spa, located in Shawnigan Lake. Nyübu is a Zen Buddhist term that means ‘to go into the mountains to reconnect oneself to the gods.’ This ideal of self-nourishment is at the heart of the Nyübu experience as we designed our facilities to bring about the most tranquil and restorative hydrotherapy experience.
Hydrotherapy Circuit
Hot and cold therapy is a restorative ritual that has been practiced for centuries. The transition between extreme temperatures has been proven to provide many wellness benefits for the mind and body. The traditional sauna experience, developed by and still practiced in Nordic countries, consists of hot, cold and rest, repeated at least two times. The feeling is often described as euphoric.
Hot
Sauna for 10-20 minutes in our 10-person cedar wood barrel sauna, custom built by Wildwood Saunas.
Cold
Immerse yourself in cold water (cold plunge, dunk bucket or outdoor shower) for at least 10 seconds.
Rest
Relax by the covered fire bowl area or in lounge chairs on the deck for 10-15 minutes before repeating the cycle.
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About Us
My name is Megan, and I’d like to welcome you to Nyübu at Shawnigan Lake. This special place has come to life after a few years of dreaming and six months of hard work to plan, build, and prepare everything with care and attention to detail.
Our Builder
We’ve been so fortunate to have worked with Josh at Wildwood Sauna’s who’s done an incredible job to help bring this vision to life, building a beautiful cedar barrel sauna with two filtered cold plunge tubs and all the wood features on site
Location
Find us just off the Malahat at 2795 Meadowview Road, Shawnigan Lake, on Vancouver Island in British Columbia Canada. We are a 40 minute drive from Victoria, 30 minutes to Duncan and 50 minutes to Nanaimo.
Pricing
Select from our options below for community or private sauna use, punch passes, gift cards or unlimited monthly memberships.
Testimonials
Some of our frequent customers were excited to share their experiences and the benefits they’ve gained from adding a regular sauna and cold plunge to their routine.
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Read through the reviews that our customers have left us. We love hearing how much people are able to relax, enjoy their sauna experience and find a sense of peace in the forest setting of NYÜBU.
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- Monday to Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday / Friday: 5pm – 9:30pm
- Saturday / Sunday: 9am – 9:30pm
A Traditional Nordic Spa Experience