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Hot Tubs

There's something about a wood-fired soak under open sky that no electric spa can replicate - the crackle of the fire, the rising steam, the slow warmth of water heated by flame rather than a pump. LeisureCraft cedar hot tubs bring that experience home: completely off grid, no electricity needed, and ready to soak in as little as two hours. Four models across two collections, each handcrafted from Canadian cedar.
The Evolution Cedar Tub 5' (150 cm)
The Evolution Cedar Tub 5' (150 cm)
The Cascade Tub 3'x7'
The Cascade Tub 3'x7'
The Starlight Wood Burning Hot Tub
The Starlight Wood Burning Hot Tub
The Original Cedar Hot Tub 5' (152 cm)
The Original Cedar Hot Tub 5' (152 cm)

If you've ever sat around a campfire wishing you could sink into hot water at the same time, a wood-fired hot tub is what you're looking for. Every tub in the Dundalk Collection is built from Western Red Cedar with an aluminum internal wood-burning heater and a stainless steel shield. The Original Cedar Hot Tub - available in 5-foot, 6-foot, and 7-foot diameters seating three to five - is the classic all-wood design that's been part of Canadian cottage life for over two decades.

The Evolution Cedar Tub takes a more practical approach, adding a 3/8-inch HDPE plastic liner inside the cedar shell. Cleaning is easier, leaks aren't a concern, and it heats up in about 2 hours - the fastest in the lineup. Order it without the heater and it doubles as a cold plunge, giving you a dual-purpose tub in a single footprint. Hot soak one evening, cold immersion the next morning.

From the Canadian Timber Collection, the Starlight pairs a 5052 aluminum-lined interior with white cedar skirting that visually matches the saunas, showers, and plunge tubs in the same collection. It holds 233 gallons and heats in under three hours. The Cascade is a compact two-person design with an aluminum shell that works as either a wood-fired hot tub or a cold plunge - a popular companion piece alongside a LeisureCraft sauna.

All tubs include a floor drain with garden hose connection for easy water changes. Insulated covers help hold warmth for up to twelve hours between sessions, and every tub ships assembled and ready to fill. Add an outdoor shower for rinsing off afterward and you've got the full backyard wellness circuit.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

How long does a wood-fired hot tub take to heat up?

The Evolution Cedar Tub heats in about 2 hours - the fastest in the lineup. The Original Cedar Hot Tub, Starlight, and Cascade typically reach soaking temperature in under 3 hours. Times vary with starting water temperature and outdoor conditions.

Do I need electricity to run a wood-fired hot tub?

No. Every LeisureCraft hot tub is heated by an internal wood-burning stove - completely off-grid. Build a fire, wait for the water to heat, and enjoy. No pumps, no electrical hookup, no operating costs beyond firewood.

How do I maintain the water in a wood-fired hot tub?

Most owners fill the tub, use it a couple of times, then drain and refill. Each tub has a floor drain that connects to a standard garden hose, so water changes are straightforward. Insulated covers keep debris out and warmth in between sessions.

Can the Evolution Cedar Tub be used as a cold plunge?

Yes. When ordered without the heater, the Evolution doubles as a cold plunge tub. The HDPE liner makes cleaning and water changes easy - hot soak one day, cold immersion the next.

What's the difference between an internal and external wood-burning heater?

LeisureCraft uses internal submerged heaters, which sit inside the tub and heat the water directly. This is the traditional approach and heats efficiently. The heater is shielded with stainless steel, so bathers don't come into contact with hot surfaces.