Another sauna and cold-plunge joint just opened in Liberty Village—and it’s gorgeous
Within Toronto’s crowded contrast-therapy circuit, NRG Haus stands out
Between Othership, Alter, Löyly and Aire Ancient Baths, the city is crowded with places to cold plunge. Based on the sheer volume of new spots opening up—we count 11 since 2022—it would be safe to assume that wellness-seekers are lining up in droves to subject themselves to sub-zero temps. While the custom of public baths dates back thousands of years, somehow, in 2026, it has never felt more current. Now, NRG Haus, a new sauna and cold-plunge place opening at 11 Hanna Avenue in Liberty Village, has entered the chat.
Like most other sauna-and-cold-plunge circuits, NRG Haus offers a cedar sauna room that seats 55 and four cold-plunge tubs ranging in temperature from two to 10 degrees, but what sets it apart is its impressive design, from YY Architecture Studio, which originally designed the space for the previous tenant, Active Remedy Club. The mocktail lounge was designed by from the firm behind Queens Harbour, Navigate Design. “You go to a coffee shop: it’s minimal. You go to the mall: it’s minimal,” says director of operations Will Edwards. “We wanted to create more excitement with our design.”
While the space is decidedly not minimal, it borrows the best elements of that style. The rest area has cathedral-like arched ceilings that create an atmosphere both sacred and modern. The shower room contains beautiful turquoise tiles, and fragrant eucalyptus hangs from each shower head for an added touch of luxury.
In the plunge room, textured concrete walls mimic stone and a 200-inch LED screen hangs over the tubs, displaying tranquil nature scenes like sandy beaches, sunrises and coral reefs. When social events are on, this screen can also show live video of the party in the mocktail lounge so no one gets FOMO mid-plunge.
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Wellness guides are on hand to help tailor each visitor’s experience depending on the time of day. In the morning, for example, you might end the contrast therapy in the plunge pool to leave you feeling awake and energized. In the evening, you might prefer to end up in the sauna for a more soporific effect.
There’s also a swanky mocktail lounge serving fresh coconut water out of NRG Haus–branded coconut shells. The space hosts social events for the sober curious, where DJs spin house tunes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. These events are meant to be high-energy without the chaos of a nightclub. “Alcohol sales are down among young people. They want a space to make genuine connections other than the bar,” says founder Ivan Ho. “NRG Haus creates a space that feels like a night out, but you leave energized instead of depleted.”
For those seeking some serious rehydration, IV therapy administered by a licensed professional is available for more effective replenishment. This add-on treatment can range from $95 for the C Defense+ bag all the way to $295 for the NAD+ bag.
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Bookings are $29 for contrast therapy during off-peak hours (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and $39 during peak hours (4 p.m. to 11 p.m.). Each session lasts 90 minutes, but guests are welcome to mingle in the mocktail lounge for as long as they please. Get ready to leave feeling rejuvenated. “If we’ve done this right, NRG Haus becomes a place where people go to feel better, not just escape,” says Edwards.
Teagan Sliz covers Ontario real estate for Toronto Life and Storeys. She also writes for Cottage Life and has reported on everything from hidden-gem restaurants to Canadian wildlife and forest fires. She graduated from Queen’s University with a bachelor’s in history and art history and from Centennial College, where she studied Canadian publishing.
