A floating sauna aboard a converted Second World War-era barge could be coming to Vancouver’s Kitsilano waterfront.

The Vancouver Maritime Museum said it is working with Havn Saunas to bring its second sauna and hydrotherapy facility to Heritage Harbour marina located just outside the museum with an anticipated opening date of mid-2027.

However, the proposal still needs approval from the city, said David Jordan, the museum’s executive director. “The city doesn’t really have a process for a project like this. It’s outside of the box.”

The museum and its artifacts are owned by the city and leased to the non-profit Vancouver Maritime Museum Society, which runs and manages the attraction, land and water lot.

A motion by Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung on Wednesday asks staff to work with the museum

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