Mobile sauna on a trailer

Locals and visitors looking for a wellness outing, friend groups, event organizers, and hosts such as resorts, campgrounds and breweries.

Price per person for a public session, or a flat fee for a private group booking or an event day. Winter is often busy in Canada, so plan for a seasonal calendar.

• Safe fire or heater handling
• Friendly hosting and guest briefings
• Booking and scheduling
• Towing and basic trailer upkeep

• Commercial general liability insurance that specifically covers sauna and heat exposure
• Municipal permits for operating on public land, plus fire bans and open-flame rules for wood stoves, check locally
• Whether your provincial or local public health unit has rules for public saunas
• Safety around heat, dehydration and cold water entry, and a clear process for guests with health conditions
• Trailer and towing regulations in your province, including registration and safety checks

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the trailer, heater type and fit-out. Check trailer and towing rules in your province, including registration and safety checks.

Check for municipal permits to operate on public land, fire bans and open-flame rules for wood stoves, and any public health unit rules for public saunas. Also confirm your liability insurance specifically covers sauna and heat exposure.

Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on locations, events and season. The idea assumes at least about 10 hours a week, and guest safety needs a clear process.