Bania Mira

Bania Mira

📍 5825 Second Line Rd, Kars, Ontario, K0A 2E0

5.0(7 reviews) View on Google
🕐 Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Services: Cold Plunge, Infrared Sauna, Traditional Sauna

Amenities & Features

Real wood-fired saunaCold plungeVenik (oak leaf) therapyProfessional massage servicesSteam room

About

Bania Mira offers an authentic Russian banya experience centered on the traditional sauna and cold plunge ritual. The venue features a real wood-fired sauna, which guests describe as providing a warm, earthy, and calming atmosphere. The core experience involves multiple rounds of contrast therapy: guests move between the intense heat of the wood-lined steam room and an invigorating icy cold plunge. This process is noted for promoting circulation, deeply relaxing muscles, and providing a complete reset for both body and mind. A signature element is the venik therapy, where oak leaves and branches are gently applied to the skin during steam sessions, a practice guests find both therapeutic and energizing.

This venue provides more than a simple sauna; it is an immersion in a deep cultural wellness ritual. Guests consistently describe a warm, welcoming, and magical atmosphere, with appreciation for the intricate woodwork and comfortable space. The owner and attendants, particularly Alik and Albert, receive high praise for being knowledgeable, attentive, professional, and friendly, ensuring visitors feel comfortable throughout the process. Additional professional massage services are also available. The overall experience is characterized as an authentic, memorable, and grounding retreat that focuses on holistic benefits for the mind, body, and soul, making it a highly recommended destination for those seeking relaxation with a cultural twist.