Vancouver Maritime Museum Proposes Floating Sauna

0:00The Vancouver Maritime Museum is pushing to add a floating sauna and hydrotherapy barge to Heritage Harbor at Kits Point aiming for a mid-two, 1027 opening. The 150-foot vessel would be permanently more there to boost museum revenue through higher rent commercial uses. Nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition against the plan, arguing it would change the Marina's character, block scenic views from Baniye, Park in the West End, and Harmarine Life in the neighborhood. Heritage Harbor, built in the 1980s, serves as the public spot for heritage boats, art displays, and a fairy stop while the museum opened. Since 1959, houses key artifacts like the St. Rock Ship that made historic Northwest passage voyages. City Council already backed the idea last November through a motion from counselor Sarah Kirby Young, calling it low-impact waterfront fund from Operator Havana, which runs a similar setup in Victoria for about $100 per 3-hour visit.

1:04Museum director David Jordan says, Havana would cover all dock upgrades and provide steady rent once rezoning wraps up, though opponents fear it could. Invite more for profit spots as the city reviews the proposal. Local news, powered by AI, this is Vancouver News Today.