50% off — limited timeTwo guided sessions, $59 instead of [$118].
A JOY guide waving a towel over guests seated in the warm cedar sauna
Guided sauna · cold plunge · thermal bath

You don't need a weekend getaway.
You need 50 minutes of JOY.

Two sessions for $59 — 50% off, limited time. A guide leads you through heat, cold and breath, one ritual start to finish.

Book Your Thermal Ritual — $59
50% off — limited timeCome together, or come twice.
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What is JOY?

JOY is a social wellness spa downtown where you move through sauna, cold plunge and thermal bath as one guided ritual.

A guided ritual of heat, cold, and breath that calms your nervous system and leaves you grounded — and takes your recovery to the next level, so you perform better at the gym and in daily life.

The Thermal Ritual

Three steps.
One guide.
About 50 minutes.

The cedar sauna at JOY, lit in warm amber
01 · Sauna

Heat

Your shoulders drop and the day stops running during a session of meditation in guided heat.

Cold plunge pools lit in blue
02 · Cold Plunge

Cold

Short [30 seconds – 2 minutes] and your guide breathes you through every second. This is where the clarity comes from.

The blue-lit thermal bath
03 · Thermal Bath

Breath

Warm water, slow breathing, nothing to do. Muscles recover, the nervous system settles.

Led by your guide, start to finish. You just show up.

Book the ritual — $59
Two ways to experience JOY

Guided is how you start.

Recommended · your $59 includes this

Guided

A guide leads the full circuit — timing, breathwork, when to move, when to rest. Best for a first visit.

Once you know the ritual

Free Flow

Move through heat, cold and water at your own pace, on your own clock.

How it feels

You walk out quieter than you walked in.

A calmer nervous system and a genuine sense of calm — the mental reset most people can't get to on their own.

The circulation boost, endorphin release, and recovery response that the thermal ritual is known for — so you bounce back faster and sleep deeper.

A guest resting in the sauna with his eyes closed, calm

Straight from our guests.

★★★★★5.0 on Google · 203 reviews
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“Absolutely amazing space to rest and relax. Highly recommend it to take the stress of the day off.”

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★★★★★

“A true gem. The guided ritual left me feeling incredibly grounded, and 90 seconds in the cold plunge sealed it. If you're thinking of going — this is your sign.”

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★★★★★

“What a JOY to experience this space. Alison's guidance was full of warmth — I felt so grounded and peaceful as she led us through the sauna and cold plunge.”

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The offer · 50% off, limited time

Two guided sessions. $59 total.

Half price for a limited time — two full guided Thermal Ritual sessions for $59 instead of [$118]. Come together with a friend, or keep both visits for yourself.

2 × guided Thermal Ritual, 50 minutes each
An expert guide with you the whole way
Towels provided · JOY is barefoot
Lounge, showers and [herbal tea] after
50% off — limited time
$[118]$59
You save $[59] · regular price [$118]

Two sessions of the guided Thermal Ritual. No membership, no commitment.

Book Your Thermal Ritual — $59Come together, or come twice.
In the heart of Montreal

Reset without leaving the city.

2200 Rue de la Montagne, Montréal, QC H3G 1H9 — 5 minutes from Peel Metro.

Tuesday 12:00 – 8:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Monday 12:00 – 8:30 PM
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Before your first visit.

Do I have to do the cold plunge?

The cold plunge is part of what makes the ritual work: after the sauna's heat, the cold triggers the circulation and endorphin response that leaves you clear-headed and energized. It's only 30 seconds to 2 minutes, and you step out whenever you're ready — your guide eases you in and nothing is forced. Most people surprise themselves and it becomes their favorite part.

What do I wear and bring?

Just a swimsuit. We provide towels, and there are lockers and showers on-site. (Note: JOY is barefoot — no sandals needed.)

Do I need any experience?

None at all. Every session is fully guided from start to finish — your guide leads you through each step.

How long is the session?

About 50 minutes + an extra 25 minutes to enjoy the space freely.

Can I bring a friend or use both sessions myself?

Either works. Come together and share the two sessions, or keep both visits for yourself.

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