Uppliva Sauna & Spa

A Nordic-inspired spa in central Ottawa, Uppliva Sauna & Spa is built around a thermal circuit that moves guests through a cedar sauna, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge pool, rain showers and a firelit relaxation lounge. The circuit can be booked individually or reserved privately for groups of up to 20 for two and a half hours, with attendants, robes, towels, sandals, lockers and aromatherapy body salts included. Registered massage therapists offer deep tissue, Swedish and hot stone massage, and the treatment menu also lists holistic facials and body treatments using plant-based skincare. Community programming includes women-only hours every other Wednesday, social sauna evenings on Fridays and a monthly Sound & Sauna Retreat. Online booking runs through Booker, and the spa is open to adults 18 and over, or 16 and older with an adult.