Inspired by a floating sauna experience in Western Canada, Celsius Wellness set out to create something special closer to home. Working with NyDock’s floating dock system, the team brought this vision to life along Toronto’s shoreline. Featuring a sauna, floating hammock, cold plunge, and a firepit area, this custom Floating Sauna Platform combines thoughtful design and innovative engineering to create a unique waterfront wellness experience.
Celsius Floating Sauna Platform by NyDock
Project Goal
Abbas Khambati and Yousuf Ali, Founders and Owners of Celsius Wellness, approached NyDock with a vision to bring relaxation, connection, and wellness to Toronto. The goal was to create more than just a floating platform for a sauna; it was to develop a complete experience where guests could enjoy the water, unwind, and connect with others.
Alongside the sauna, the platform would feature a floating hammock, custom cold plunge, and a dedicated firepit area. Every detail, from the building’s placement to the layout of the amenities and access from shore, needed to be carefully considered.
"I would highly recommend the NyDock design and installation team for their exceptional craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service throughout our 18-month project to bring Celsius to life, which will be the first year-round floating sauna in downtown Toronto.
(NyDock's) attention to detail, problem-solving, and commitment to delivering a high-quality product were outstanding. The end result is a fantastic dock that will be enjoyed by thousands of guests for years to come.
I would confidently recommend NyDock to anyone looking for a dock or floating structure — whether it’s a simple dock for your lake or a large, custom installation for a commercial project.
Thank you to the entire NyDock team for helping bring this project to life!"
Abbas Khambati, Founder/Owner of Celsius Spa
Our Process
After reviewing the initial concept and collaborating on the layout, only minor adjustments to dimensions and placement were needed to finalize the design.
One of the biggest engineering challenges was the sauna building’s significantly off-centre position. Using a mix of NyDock's 18” and 24” HDPE Pontoons that were strategically positioned underneath the decking, we ensured the Floating Sauna Platform would sit level despite the uneven weight distribution. Creating the balanced, stable foundation needed to support the building and surrounding amenities.
A key advantage of NyDock’s floating dock system is our freeze-in ice technology, which allows NyDock HDPE pontoons to remain in the water throughout winter. This enables the Floating Sauna Platform to function year-round, allowing Celsius to offer its unique waterfront wellness experience in every season without the need for seasonal dock removal.
Safety was another important consideration, particularly around the cold plunge. NyDock custom-designed a protective cage using Sunwalk 90 Series decking, to create a defined area around the plunge and help improve safety for guests.
To prepare for installation, our construction manager visited the site, and drone mapping helped develop plans for the platform, gangway, and access platform to support the permitting process. Once approved, the platform was manufactured at our shop, transported by wide-load trucks, and craned into position minimizing on-site construction time and ensuring an efficient installation.
Success Story
The completed project brought Celsius's vision to life, combining NyDock’s floating dock system with a range of thoughtfully integrated amenities.
A relaxing place to unwind on the water. The Floating Sauna Platform serves as the centrepiece of this unique waterfront wellness experience, supported by NyDock’s floating dock system and freeze-in ice technology for year-round functionality. Guests can unwind on the floating hammock, enjoy a cold plunge surrounded by a custom protective cage built with Sunwalk 90 Series decking, or gather with friends in the dedicated firepit area. A carefully designed gangway and access platform complete the installation, providing convenient access between the shoreline and this one-of-a-kind floating destination.
Through careful buoyancy planning, custom engineering, and efficient off-site construction, NyDock helped transform an ambitious concept into a unique waterfront destination in Toronto.
