Wood Fired Hot Tub
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Made to orderReserve with a $500 CAD deposit
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Made in CanadaSince 2001, loved worldwide
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Free shippingAnywhere in Canada
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Flat rate to the USAll-inclusive CAD pricing, no added taxes
Experience a soak like no other. Tough and timeless, the Wood Fired Hot Tub is built to outperform and outlast. Made for those who want enduring, powerful performance with effortless control.
Obsessively engineered to heat with ease no matter how cold outside, the AlumiTub's a cabin icon. Built with tough and enduring materials to withstand whatever the weather throws its way, the Wood Fired brings form in harmony with function, standing in a class of its own.
Engineered to get hot and stay hot, with winter-proof materials, 360 degrees of insulation and the largest firebox of its kind for less smoke, less wood and nothing wasted.
Just like the family cabin, it's made to be loved from generation to generation, standing as an heirloom with the ability to evolve alongside you, to be moved again and again, or have alternative heat sources added for everyday use.
Pre-assembled and easy to move with built-in safety features, it's made for the wild, ready to go anywhere. Easy to take and hard to break, durably built for tough terrain, it's ready to roll, all in an hour's work.
The Wood Fired at a glance
Full specs- Price
- From $10,095 CAD
about $7,300 USD - Sizes
- 5, 6 or 7 ft round
seats 2, 5 or 8 - Heating
- Wood fired, no power needed
a submerged firebox, the largest of its kind - Heat-up
- About 2, 3 or 5 hours
by size from a cold fill; an armful of wood a day holds it - Water
- Fresh fill, or 3 to 4 months
days to a couple of weeks per fill; 3 to 4 months with 120V filtration - Setup
- About 1 hour, soak the same day
pre-assembled, 200 to 300 lbs; 10 ft clearance above the chimney - Winter
- Winter-proof
tested heating at −44°C (−47°F); drain it when you leave - Built
- 25 year structural warranty
riveted like an Airstream, with a welded, submerged firebox
Included with every tub: 360 degrees of insulation between the aluminum and the cedar, and a floating insulation blanket for the water. You will also need a lid, sold separately, and rigid insulation beneath the base, laid during site prep.
All prices are in Canadian dollars; USD is approximate. Reserve any size with a $500 CAD deposit. See current ship dates.
Hot tub details
The Wood Fired is the original AlumiTub: a cedar hot tub heated by a submerged wood burning firebox, with no power, plumbing or pumps needed. It is built on the riveted 5052 marine-grade aluminum structure pioneered in 2001, clad in Canadian Western Red Cedar held by stainless steel bands and fasteners, and arrives pre-assembled, ready to roll into place.
Heated by fire
Light the fire and a cold fill reaches soaking temperature in about 2 hours for the Small, 3 for the Standard and 5 for the Large. Stop adding wood around 95°F and the water carries on to 101 to 104°F. After that, an armful of wood a day holds it, and with the lid on it loses only 2 to 3°F overnight.
The firebox
At the heart of it is a welded aluminum firebox submerged in the water, so the heat goes straight in. It is the largest of its kind: it takes regular size logs rather than specialty cut wood, and burns hotter and cleaner, with less smoke and less wood. A cedar fence guards the stainless chimney, which has a spark-arresting cap, and an ash scoop and thermometer are supplied.
Made to go anywhere
Pre-assembled and 200 to 300 lbs empty, it rolls into place on its side with two people, through a gap as narrow as 38 inches, onto grass, gravel, pavers, concrete or a deck. No crane and no electrician: about an hour of setup and you can soak the same day. Islands, mountain cabins, rooftops and backyards with no side access are all within reach.
Winter-proof
Tested heating at −44°C (−47°F), with 360 degrees of insulation. Keep it hot with an armful of wood a day, or drain it when you leave: it can sit empty for months with nothing to dry out or crack.
Water your way
On a fresh fill routine, a fill lasts days to a couple of weeks with good care, which suits weekend cabins. Add the 120V filtration and cedar steps and a fill lasts 3 to 4 months. Fill from a hose, a well, a lake or the ocean.
Easy to love, hard to break
The aluminum holds the water, the cedar is banded on and replaceable, and every part can be reached by hand. Order it with compatibility ports and electric heat can be added later.
Handcrafted on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia since 2001 and backed by a 25 year structural warranty. Buy the right thing the first time, and keep it for life.
Sizes and prices
For gathering with good company. Three sizes, all round by design and 38 inches deep, with a 44 inch build available for taller bathers.
| Small | Standard | Large | |
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| Wood Fired | $10,095 CAD | $10,595 CAD | $11,995 CAD |
| Approx. USD | about $7,300 | about $7,600 | about $8,600 |
| With Filtration & Steps | $11,595 CAD | $12,095 CAD | $13,495 CAD |
| Approx. USD | about $8,300 | about $8,700 | about $9,700 |
| Diameter | 60″ (5 ft) | 72″ (6 ft) | 84″ (7 ft) |
| Seats | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Water | 315 US gal | 420 US gal | 650 US gal |
| Heat-up | about 2 hrs | about 3 hrs | about 5 hrs |
| Empty / filled | 200 / 3,200 lbs | 220 / 5,000 lbs | 300 / 7,000 lbs |
Small. Made for your own good company or a quiet soak for two; its smaller footprint blends into courtyards, compact gardens and tight cabin sites.
Standard. A place to gather when the day is done, and the size most families choose: not just to warm up, but to truly be together.
Large. Room for the quiet ones, the rowdy ones, the tall ones and the small ones. The size guest properties and lodges specify.
All prices are in Canadian dollars; the USD figures are approximate and your bank converts at checkout. Reserve any size with a $500 CAD deposit. The balance is due 30 days before your tub ships, and size or heating system can change at no charge until then.
Specifications
Submerged welded aluminum firebox, the largest of its kind, with stainless chimney and spark-arresting cap. No power needed. Optional 120V filtration (50 micron) concealed in cedar steps. Riveted 5052 marine-grade aluminum and Western Red Cedar. 25 year structural warranty.
Allow at least 10 ft of clearance above the chimney cap, with nothing flammable nearby.
See the full Wood Fired specifications table, or the specifications for all three systems.
Add-ons
Accessories designed to make your time in the wild that much sweeter.
- Cedar Lid or Fabric Lid, to hold heat and close the tub between soaks. Every tub needs one, and it is sold separately
- Filtration & Steps, a 120V plug-in filtration unit concealed in the cedar steps that keeps water clean and clear for 3 to 4 months. Choose it as its own size option above
- Steps, cedar steps for getting in and out
- Drain Kit, $100 CAD, to lead the water wherever you want it at the turn of a valve
- Firebox Plate, an aluminum lid that keeps heat in and debris out of the firebox area behind the cedar fence
- Storage Cover, a weatherproof cover that zips around the chimney to keep debris and water out
- Bottom Band, a stainless band concealing the insulation beneath the tub
- Drink Tray, a marine-grade aluminum tray that rests on the cedar fence, with drinks within arm’s reach
- Good Clean Living Water Care, the water care system designed for AlumiTubs
Custom options include cedar stained on site to match decks, fencing or siding; deck and landscape integrations; a 44 inch depth, $1,000 CAD; and compatibility ports so electric heat can be added later.
Add-ons don’t need to be decided today. Add them to your deposit now, or finalize them in your account any time before your tub ships.
Made just for you
Every AlumiTub is hand-built to order, just for you. Never mass-produced, always built for the long haul. This isn’t downtime. It’s the only step between today and decades of enduring performance with the AlumiTub at the center of time well spent outdoors.
While yours is being built, we’ll give you everything you need to prepare your site. It lands pre-assembled, ready to roll into place with about an hour of setup: no crane, no contractor, no delay. The build time is the wait. After that, it’s yours for the long haul.
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25 year warrantyStructural, and quality guaranteed
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HandcraftedHand-built in BC, never off the shelf
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Patent pendingRiveted like an Airstream, panel by panel
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Take your timeChange size, heating and add-ons until 30 days before it ships
How it works
Fire in the water, heat that stays
The simplest way to heat a hot tub, done properly. The fire burns inside the water and warms it directly, and 360 degrees of insulation holds on to that heat. No pumps, no plumbing, no power. Just wood, water and a match.
The fire heats the water directly
The welded firebox sits inside the tub, below the waterline, so every surface of it gives its heat straight to the water instead of losing it to the air or a run of pipe. It is the largest firebox of its kind and takes regular size logs, so it heats a cold fill in about 2, 3 or 5 hours by size.
The insulation keeps it
360 degrees of insulation between the aluminum and the cedar, a floating layer on the water and rigid board beneath the base hold the heat in. With the lid on it loses only 2 to 3°F overnight, and an armful of wood a day keeps it hot.
Less wood, less smoke
A big firebox burns hot and clean once it is going, so it uses less wood and makes less smoke than a small stove that needs constant feeding. Nothing is wasted along the way.
Nothing to install
No plumbing, no electrical, no pumps and no installer. It arrives pre-assembled, rolls into place, fills from a hose, a lake, a well or the ocean, and is ready after about an hour of setup.
- Heats in 2, 3 or 5 hours
- 2 to 3°F lost overnight
- An armful of wood a day
- No power needed
- About 1 hour of setup
A cedar hot tub, without the compromises
Everything you love about a cedar hot tub, built on a watertight, non-porous aluminum vessel
A traditional cedar tub asks the wood to do everything: hold the water, seal itself, insulate and look beautiful. The AlumiTub lets the aluminum hold the water and the cedar do what it does best.
| A traditional cedar tub | The Wood Fired AlumiTub | |
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| What holds the water | The wood, which has to swell to seal | Riveted 5052 marine-grade aluminum, watertight from the day it arrives |
| Leaving it empty | Has to stay full, or it dries, shrinks and leaks when refilled | Drain it and leave it for months, with nothing to dry out or crack |
| Keeping it clean | Porous wood, seams and joins that a rinse can't reach | A smooth, non-porous interior you can wipe clean by hand |
| Holding heat | The wood alone | 360 degrees of insulation behind the cedar, plus a floating layer on the water |
| Winter | Freezing and thawing work at the joints | Tested heating at −44°C (−47°F); drained, there is nothing to freeze |
| Salt water | Soaks into the wood | Marine-grade aluminum takes ocean fills |
| Getting it there | Heavy, and often assembled on site | Pre-assembled, 200 to 300 lbs, rolls into place with two people |
| The cedar | Structural, and hard to replace | Cladding held by stainless bands: replaceable, and no oiling or sealing needed |
Not all wood fired hot tubs are equal
Why the AlumiTub stands apart from other wood fired hot tubs
Round by design, made for gathering
Round to roll into place, and round so everyone faces each other while the view runs all the way around. The Large seats eight, and every size sits deep enough to sink in to the shoulders.
Not a rectangular lay-back bath, made for one or two, where someone ends up with their head beside the chimney and their feet in someone else’s lap.
A firebox that heats the water itself
Submerged and surrounded by water, so the heat goes straight in. The largest of its kind, it takes regular size logs and burns hot and clean, with less wood and less smoke.
Not a small stove that wants short, finely split logs and constant feeding, or one sitting outside the tub, heating the water at arm’s length.
Marine-grade metal where it matters
The water sits in riveted 5052 marine-grade aluminum: non-porous, watertight, ready for ocean fills, about a third the weight of steel and fully recyclable at the end of a very long life.
Not a plastic liner to puncture or an acrylic shell to crack and send to landfill. And lighter than stainless steel, which also isn’t suited to the sea water an AlumiTub happily takes.
Proven, and made in Canada
Pioneered in 2001, with more than 10,000 built for cabins, islands, backyards and lodges in over nine countries. Tested heating at −44°C (−47°F), named best overall wood fired hot tub by Field Mag, and backed by a 25 year structural warranty.
Not imported or mass-produced: every one is hand-built to order on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, and we still supply parts for tubs built two decades ago.
The wood fired hot tub other wood fired hot tubs look up to
The World's Most Advanced Wood Fired Hot Tub
Handbuilt from infinitely enduring materials
Holding the classic beauty of a traditional cedar hot tub - made only more functional thanks to its award-winning marine grade aluminum foundation. The Wood Fired's patent-pending design is world-renowned for its form, function and handcrafted quality that stands in a league of its own. Made from the world's most coveted Canadian Western Red Cedar, stainless steel and marine grade aluminum for a lifetime of durability, timeless beauty, and unparalleled performance.
With time tested toughness, it's made for the long haul
Taking every opportunity to add unexpected function, rigor and grit, AlumiTubs pioneered the first of its kind leak-proof, pre-assembled, made-to-go anywhere wood fired hot tub. Built for the wild with a 25 year track record of unmatched quality - and a 25 year warranty to back it. For all-seasons and all conditions - with heat performance that knows no bounds, the Wood Fired's easy to winterize or use all winter long - cold-tested at -44 degrees Celsius (-47F).
Multi-fuel capabilities for the backcountry or the backyard
Wood fired for the backcountry, flex heating for everywhere else. A wood burning hot tub at its core, designed to handle offgrid conditions for life at the cabin; refined for everyday living at home. Ready to heat by wood fire with interchangeable heating & water management options - it's built to be flexible. Bringing you closer to nature, with water conservation capabilities for a more hygienic, natural way to soak, saltwater or natural cleaning solutions. Easy to use, easy to love.
Unparalleled, energy-efficient heat performance
Renowned for its heat performance, the Wood Fired's iconic heating capabilities are an experience in itself. With an internally submerged firebox, the AlumiTub's the only wood burning hot tub guaranteed to get hot and stay hot - faster, more efficiently and in extremely cold conditions. Uniquely made with the largest firebox of its kind, 360 degrees of triple insulation for effortless, energy-efficient heating, the Wood Fired's built better.
Wood fired heat performance that stands in a class of its own
Engineered to get hot fast, and stay hot longer
Extreme conditions are no match for the AlumiTub. Tested to perform in sub zero conditions, even at -44°C (-47°F) outside. With 360 degrees of insulation and an internally submerged firebox, the AlumiTub's fast and efficient to heat, holding its temperature with just an armful of wood a day.
The largest firebox of its kind, submerged below the water
The biggest, most efficient of its kind, the AlumiTub's precision welded firebox uses less wood, emits less smoke, heats faster and retains its temperature longer than any other firebox. Submerged in water for direct heating, it fits standard size logs for a fuss-free fire.
Obsessively engineered, for a safer, better soak.
With its stainless steel spark-arresting chimney cap, stainless steel chimney, and internally submerged firebox that's cool to the touch, and a just-in-case protective cedar fence to keep bodies from harms way, the AlumiTub's made to be safer to use than other wood fired hot tubs.
Set up
From delivery to first soak
The Wood Fired arrives built, not as a kit. No plumbing, no electrical and no installer: about an hour of setup, and you can soak the same day.
- Find a flat place to landA deck, a dock, a clearing or the far corner of the garden. Anywhere level that carries the filled weight, with about 10 ft of open sky above the chimney.
- Roll it into placeAt 200 to 300 lb empty, two people roll it on its side through a 38 inch gap, down paths and over rough ground. Stand it up and band the cedar on with the stainless steel bands.
- Fill itFrom a garden hose, a well, a lake or the ocean. Lay the floating insulation on the water.
- Light the fire and soakAbout 2, 3 or 5 hours by size from a cold fill, then an armful of wood a day keeps it hot.
Once you order, we walk you through site prep for your property, step by step. Questions before then? hi@alumitubs.com
Ready to roll
Made to go the distance
It rides home in the back of a pickup. From there it rolls on its side down hills, across gravel and over rocks, lifting past anything in the way, all the way to where the view is best.
Riveted marine-grade aluminum is built to take the trip, so you can roll with it.
- Fits in a pickup
- Rolls on its side
- 200 to 300 lb empty
Made to go anywhere
On the map, or well off it
So long as there is a flat place to land, it goes. Islands reached by barge or sailboat, mountain cabins at the end of a logging road, beaches, docks, rooftops and backyards with no side access. Wherever the view is finest, and wherever people go to find their escape.
It needs no power and no plumbing, so it works as well at a fly-in lodge as it does on a city deck.
Made to match
Cedar, your way
Leave the Canadian Western Red Cedar to weather to a soft silver, or have it stained or toned to suit your property. At Orchard Estate in Byron Bay, the cedar was finished black to match the Black Cabins it sits beside.
The cedar needs no oiling or sealing either way. Just keep copper-based products away from the tub.
Where artistry, craftsmanship, and obsessive engineering collide lays the powerful, efficient, built-to-go-anywhere wood fired hot tub
Cedar hot tubs leak. Marine grade aluminum doesn't
Just like the family cabin, the AlumiTub's made to be passed down from generation to generation. Its watertight and weather-proof marine grade aluminum foundation was designed to conserve water and keep it where it should be. Made to outperform and outlast wooden hot tubs, the AlumiTub was pioneered with a patent-pending design, backed by a 25 year warranty.
Wood is hard to clean. The AlumiTub isn't
For soaking naturally with far less treatment, the AlumiTub offers fresh-fill simplicity working with your natural envionrment, or kept clean automatically with an automatic filtration system. It's marine grade aluminum foundation is easy to empty and wipe clean with a soft cloth and can be filled with salt water or fresh water.
Bringing you closer to nature, naturally
Sustainably built, the AlumiTub is made from zero-waste manufacturing and 100% locally sourced recyclable materials chosen for their form and function. With a better design so there's no water or wood wasted along the way - it's a handcrafted heirloom built to be loved by generations.
Well rounded
Round, for rolling into place, taking in the view from every angle, and bringing you closer to nature and to those you share it with. With 3 sizes, it's deliberately designed for gathering with good company.
Stronger and more capable
Durably made for the offgrid environment, it's built to get where it's going and last. Obsessively engineered from enduring materials, the AlumiTub will live up to its legacy, handcrafted to be passed down from generation to generation.
Ready and able, all winter long
Wood tubs don't do winter well. The AlumiTub's different. Made to handle whatever the weather throws its way. It can be winterized or used all winter long, even in extreme cold weather (tested to perform at -44 Celsius / -47 Fahrenheit. Keep the water from freezing with an armful of wood a day, or set it and forget it with the Hybrid.
We do wood burning hot tubs differently
Does more
Without limits
A wood burning hot tub, but better
We're changing the way the world hot tubs - aesthetically, functionally, experientially, and sustainably.
Time well spent
A place to gather
In a world that's fast, it's rare to find a place where speed isn't glorified. Like the warm comforts of a campfire, heating it is half the fun. With a dose of grit and a deep seated certainty that it's time well spent, your wood burning hot tub will become a favourite passage of time.
A cabin icon
Defining life at the cabin since 2001, The AlumiTub's the most trusted name in wood fired hot tubs. Well loved, it's brought people together at thousands of properties from coast to coast, at faraway islands that can barely be found on a map, and every lake country cottage between.
A time to do nothing
Setting out to redefine the way the world hot tubs, we based our mission on a deep love for the outdoors and the belief that if something doesn’t work, fix it. Since then, we've been building wood burning hot tubs that last for generations, keeping the tub hot for days, and having it live on for decades.
Matched by no one
Often imitated, never duplicated. The AlumiTub's stood in a league of its own for two reasons: an unwavering commitment to quality, and a deeply held belief that if there's a job worth doing, it's worth doing well. "Well built" means sustainably, small on purpose, and 100% Canadian made.
This isn't just another wood fired hot tub
Made for the ages
The most trusted name in wood fired hot tubs
For the backcountry or the backyard, this wood fired hot tub is made to handle it all, for generations
"AlumiTubs is redefining the cedar hot tub game"
- Dwell
"Best overall wood fired hot tub"
"This is not a hot tub. It's a life change, and I'm here for it"
"Aprés ski never felt, or looked better"
More than a hot tub
Artisanally
Handcrafted
Sustainable
Manufacturing
Quality
Guarantee
Proudly
Canadian Made
Enduring
Design
Established
2001
Built once, kept for life
25 years of building for properties everywhere, in every climate and on every kind of terrain, shaped every part of the tub.
Enduring materials
Riveted marine-grade aluminum, stainless steel and Canadian Western Red Cedar, chosen for decades of weather far harder than a backyard.
Made to move
Light enough to roll through a gate and ride in a pickup, so it goes where life takes you.
Built to evolve alongside you
Change how it heats as your property, your power and your plans change, without rebuilding the tub.
Every part within reach
Each part can be reached by hand and replaced on its own, and we still supply parts for tubs built two decades ago.
Proven everywhere
Tested heating at -44°C (-47°F), and at home on islands, mountains, lakeshores and high desert.
Over 10,000 built for properties across the globe, AlumiTubs has defined life at the cabin since 2001
"It's AMAZING and I find myself looking forward to crisp fall and chilly winter nights. Thank you AlumiTubs for our amazing new tub! We are sure to make a million memories with it! If you have a cabin... you are gonna want one of these!"
"We have happily been using our AlumiTub for nearly 20 years. Thank you for building such a remarkable product. I can't tell you about the countless happy hours we have spent in its warm confines."
"One of our best investments we've ever made! Perfecting the art & science of building the optimal fire and temp of our tub has been a fun & enriching experience. It's given us a greater appreciation for the natural beauty of our property and for hot & cold therapy. We experienced a significant uptick in off-season rentals at our vacation property. All to say, our AlumiTub investment has paid back in spades both personally and financially."
"INCREDIBLE!!! Everything about it is jaw droppingly beautiful. Being able to use it in a setting like this filled with saltwater from the ocean is a dream come true!!
"Every outdoor oasis needs close friends and an AlumiTub wood-fired hot tub."
"My parents got their AlumiTubs wood fired hot tub over 10 years ago now, and they both are adamant that it has been one of the best investments they ever made. I have always loved their tub, and have been super impressed with how it has held up over the years."
"I am very grateful that a friend of mine here in Woodstock New York turned me on to Alumitubs. At her suggestion, I bought one a few years ago for my weekend home, and it is incredible. I use it with my family every weekend, and it bring us so much joy, and is much easier to use than I had expected. In fact, we love our alumitubs so much, that when we bought an investment property we installed one there, too. Guests love it and our crew has an easy time prepping it. Over the years, whenever i have had any questions about the tub, the owners of alumitubs and/or the community of alumitubs users have been quick to offer expert advice. 10 out of 10. Thank you, Alumitubs, for your awesome product."
"WE LOVE OUR HOT TUB! It has increased airbnb bookings 10 fold! It's a huge hit. This beautiful aluminum tub is located at our Airbnb property @cabin_on_the_river in Narrowsburg, NY in the western Catskills/ upper Delaware valley. The hut tub is just steps to the ten mile river. We fill the hot tub thru a sub pump right from the river."
"There is nothing better than spending our fall evenings soaking in a wood-fired hot tub. Wood-fired bathing in a tub creates the most authentic outdoor bathing experience. If you’ve ever soaked in water heated only by wood, you’ll know it’s much richer than any outdoor bathing experience. From splitting the firewood to preparing the water, and the sound of crackling fire waiting for the heat. These moments of simple pleasure remind us to leave it all behind and enjoy the present moments."
"AMAZING LIFE UPGRADE! Wow, I’m so in love with my alumitub. We did a ton of research on wood-burning cedar hot tubs and, due to our ranch property being off-grid and in a high elevation region with extreme weather (freezing temperatures year-round), we were concerned about freezing/thawing and all the maintenance that a full cedar tub requires. Then we found alumitubs and knew we had found the perfect solution. Josh was great to work with and even helped us make some cool customizations. The tub was fun and simple to assemble. And once it was assembled…WOW. What a work of art and a remarkable upgrade to our property and ranch life. We fell in love with every part of the process: harvesting and chopping the wood, building and stoking the fire, and then soaking under the Milky Way every night. Perfection! Rather than have to retreat to the cabin when the cold temperatures set in after dark, now we can hang out for hours into the night."
"I've had your tub for 5 years. Wanted to use it every night and do. Even works at -40!"
"People LOVE the tubs!" Our oceanside wood-fired hot tub can make even the gloomiest of days all the more cozy + comforting. Both of our basecamps feature these custom-built beauties by AlumiTubs, which allow for maximum relaxation after a day filled with spectacular adventures on the water. After a day spent exploring the expansive shores of Johnstone Strait by kayak, there’s nothing better than enjoying a sunset soak in our oceanside wood-fired hot tub. Forever admired by all who pass by, getting to soak in our oceanside wood fired hot tub after a long days paddle is what wilderness dreams are made of. This locally-crafted beauty is a feature of both our basecamp-style tours, enriching your already spectacular experience with an added touch of peace and relaxation."
"I just want to say the hot tub is awesome! In every way. Everything about your service and product could not be better. The wood stove is so efficient and works so well. That is a huge help for me. It makes it all so much easier for me to make it work for guests...We’ll order more in the future for more cabins. Even kept it burning through the minus 30 C nights of Alberta winters."
"Undeniably the best addition to our homestead so far.Escaping to our handcrafted wood fired hot tub from AlumiTubs is a true family adventure. The crackling flames and the warmth of the fire create an irresistible oasis of relaxation. From starry nights to lazy Sundays, every moment spent in this rustic wonder is an opportunity to bond and cherish unforgettable memories. Discover the bliss of nature’s embrace with our wood fired hot tub, where family moments become extraordinary."
"Much better than our old wooden hot tub. Really good people and product. Easier and cleaner than the wooden one. We get to -30F around here. I put extra insulation on the top. Water will hold its heat for a long time. We bought the hot spring to us and it's been worth every penny. Great way to start your Sunday in Interior Alaska. Get yourself one. Good people and great product."
"It really didn't matter that it was 20° outside - because once the wood burned hot enough to warm the water in the tub, all of our senses relaxed. Suddenly we were able to enjoy the sight of sun-lit snowy trees, we could hear the melodic sound of the rushing river, smell the crisp refreshing air — and really get present in peace."
"I am a mega mega mega fan of yours! This is my second hot tub so I can genuinely attest to how incredible your product is."
"I can't believe the tub stays so hot! It heats so easily and the next morning when we went to use it, it had only dropped 3 degrees. It's well insulated and well made. Thank for this amazing experience!"
"Hi! We're loving our new tub! The kids have taken it over! It has been a bit rainy, but the kids are still eager to swim in the lake knowing they can pop up to the tub to warm up! I can't believe how little wood it takes and how easy it stays at 40 degrees! There has been lots of interest from our cottage friends, so I've passed along your info! Thanks again for the great product & great service! Happy Summer!"
"I just want to say the hot tub is Awesome! in every way. Everything about your service and product could not be better. The wood stove is so efficient and works so well. That is a huge help for me. It makes it all so much easier for me to make it work for guests. I will start taking pictures of people enjoying it in the snow and letting everyone know about it, and I hope we’ll order more in the future for more cabins."
"It's the best money we've ever spent. Huge shout out for creating a product that will create memories for a lifetime."
"Wanna know what's crazy? We spend more time in our backyard in the fall and winter than we do in the summer, all because of this AlumiTub. It revolutionized our feelings on dark west coast winters! Today we went for a fall hike, and now my son is out chopping firewood to get the fire going. There is so much hygge going on!"
"We love every experience we’ve had with this tub. Not only is the wood fired hot tub beautiful but it reconnects us to nature every time we use it. The perfect addition to any cabin or cottage!"
"No better place to sit and appreciate the winter wonderland than our AlumiTub hot tub...this one addition has totally changed our appreciation of winter cottage garden. We don't have running water in the winter so we will it from the lake with a gas powered pump and best of all when we're done for the weekend all that's required is to drain the water and cover. No chemicals & no plumbing to pump antifreeze into etc. so simple and easy."
"No words. Best hot tub of our lives! Easy to set up and enjoy the same night! Go Canada-made. Thanks for making an amazing product!"
"It's not a hot tub, it's a life upgrade and I'm here for it"
"The tub has been a total game changer for me...Not sure if I would've made it through the pandemic without that thing calming the nerves. Thanks to you guys for doing cool stuff at a price I could actually afford. My son has loved it and it made him want to come up here more often."
"We LOVE it!!! Sitting in the tub and smelling the cedar and the fire....amazing! There's so much room and it stays nice and hot. We checked the temp this morning and it was 120! Lol."
"We love our hot tub....our friends love our hot tub.... our neighbours love our hot tub...wait a minute .... EVERYONE LOVES OUR ALUMITUB! But don't take our word on it...get one yourself and you'll soon be captured by, or should I say "floating in" it's magic!"
"Brought our family together. my kids come up to the cabin just to use the hot tub. it's our family staple and we've loved it for 8 years now."
"Just wanted to take a moment to say thanks. We received the hot tub without any problems and in perfect shape. It continued its journey on a boat trailer then across 2 km of water and to its final location with no problem. Had it filled and heated before dark. Love how easy it heats and maintains heat. It blends well with its surroundings, I love how it looks on our shoreline. Thanks again!"
"Since moving back to Minnesota we've been having lots of family fun time and enjoying simple pleasures. We've ESPECIALLY been loving our wood fired hot tub from AlumiTubs so many fun family moments and memories! Nothing beats relaxing in the tub and enjoying the sunset over the water with your family! Can't wait to give it a go in winter!!"
"There is a 'Zen' component to an Alumitub hot tub. To be honest, I wasn't expecting that feeling of satisfaction to sit in the silence and tranquility of the space that you must curate to enjoy. Getting the wood, filling the tub, lighting the fire, and watching the temperature rise over time. Anticipation. The smell of cedar, the sensation of the hot water, the silence of the soak is the perfect end to that ritual. To the first time user it may feel like you are feeding and caring for your tub......and then you realize it's feeding and caring for you. Thank you Josh and team for looking after Maddie and I. We LOVE this tub."
"We LOVE it! The quality and craftsmanship is amazing. Thank you! We still love our alumitub and use it just about every day."
"Friends of ours (Stephanie Higginson and Kevin Trotter) purchased a tub from you a few years ago and we have loved using theirs – they inspired us to get one. We have a place on Bowyer island, and can’t wait to get it fired up. Sunday morning 8am. Hadn't added a log for 11 hours and it was still 103! Thank you!"
"Probably the best thing to happen this summer. Tonight's lesson, over fuelling the fire also means overheating the hot tub! Got it to 120 in absolutely no time...damn that's bloody efficient! Now I can withstand silly, silly heat but that was witch couldron temps. Waiting til the am for a dip!"
"Very well done product! Got ours this month in the snow and set it up. Really enjoying it. I heat my home with wood, and the wood stove in the hot tub performs very well. Easy to get it started and it takes off, well designed for a good draft. And it holds the heat! Thanks for a great tub!"
"We’ve had our tub for 7 months now, use it almost everyday and couldn’t be happier with it. There’s no comparison to the cedar tubs that need to swell to be water tight. Also Josh has been very helpful and responsive throughout the whole process even well after the purchase. 5 Stars all around for AlumiTubs!"
"Best purchase. Should have got one sooner. Top notch quality."
"Engineering masterpiece! With only a few hours it heats up completely and after that it only takes a matter of minutes to reheat it to tubbing temperature all weekend long!"
"Big thanks for making these log-powered slow-down machines with such craft and care. Why wood? Well, electricity can be spotty here. Especially in the winter. Also negates the necessity for chemicals, so I can drain lightly salted water right down my ravine. Besides, heat the house, same way-and somehow still enjoy every bit of the process."
"We finally soaked up in this AMAZING off grid AlumiTubs twice already…Last night at midnight, with a sky full of stars, and moning coffee at sunrise…Can’t say enough about this hot tub, easy to put together, just absolutely stunning and surprisingly quick to heat up!!! And what an amazing customer service from Josh, the owner. I LOVE THIS SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!"
"My wife and I took delivery of a large 8 person Wood fired Alumitub, to be used at our offgrid cabin. From start to finish, dealing with Josh at Alumitubs was a masterclass in customer service. He was friendly, professional, prompt with all his communications, and went above and beyond when it came to helping us out at all stages of the process. The tub is beautiful, high quality, and everything they advertise. I would recommend Alumitubs to anyone looking for a quality wood burning hottub with great customer service."
"We could not be happier with our hot tub and the whole buying experience. The tub is super well built with very high-quality materials. The buying experience was very easy and personalized. Josh answered all my questions personally and made sure we had everything we needed. I wish we could have gotten the tub sooner, but the long lead times speak to how much people love Alumitubs! And for very good reasons. The tub is a dream come true. Sitting under the stars, listening to the wood fire crackling, and relaxing in the hot water. It's pure luxury -- in the best, most natural way. We LOVE it!"
"If I could give ten stars , I would! Customer service : A+.The tub is by far the best gift that keeps on giving ! We received our tub last September. The delivery was smooth, as was the pick up. No damage or issues. The assembly was super easy with two people ( just watch the videos :) . We used it all winter (in the Rocky Mountains) and it was the highlight of the season!!! (And our neighbors love it hahah ). The best part is that once you get it heated and you want to use it the next day, it takes maybe just 30 minutes to get it piping hot again (in single digit winter temps). It holds the temperature superbly!!!! The quality of the construction of the tub is top notch. Solid. We have a well system, too, so water conservation is an issue. Therefore we are really excited to try the new filtration system !!! Overall, hands down the best purchase for our place and definitely worth the wait !!! Thank you, Josh and Laura!!!"
"Fantastic company and product. We have had our tub for over a year now and are still enjoying it on a weekly basis. Highly recommended in terms of quality and craftsmanship."
"We are very happy with the tub. It heats quickly and is very efficient using much less firewood than I had ever thought."
"We have used the hot tub every day since we got it. We have almost mastered getting the water to reach 104F in the late evening after lighting the fire upon coming home from work. We have even had a few nights where it was too hot! FM has expressed his surprise at how much he enjoys our evening star-gazing sessions. It took twenty years to convince him but now the fun begins!"
"Overlooking Howe Sound the tub couldn’t be any cosier! Thanks so much, it is everything we hoped for and more…3 generations have already used the tub."
"It's the absolute best buy we've ever made. The uniqueness of it is really special. When we get in the hot tub, we're just transported to a different place some how. All of a sudden everything slows down, you can appreciate everything that's going on around you. It's become such a major part of our mental and physical health". - Susan & Chris Kelsey
Wood fired hot tub specifications
Every figure below matches the AlumiTubs specifications page. For site planning, see the dimensioned drawings (PDF).
| Small | Standard | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $10,095 CAD | $10,595 CAD | $11,995 CAD |
| Approx. USD | about $7,300 | about $7,600 | about $8,600 |
| Outside diameter | 60″ (5 ft, 1.5 m) | 72″ (6 ft, 1.8 m) | 84″ (7 ft, 2.1 m) |
| Seats | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Heat-up, cold fill | about 2 hrs | about 3 hrs | about 5 hrs |
| Water volume | 315 US gal (1,200 L) | 420 US gal (1,600 L) | 650 US gal (2,450 L) |
| Empty weight | 200 lbs (90 kg) | 220 lbs (99 kg) | 300 lbs (136 kg) |
| Filled weight, 38″ build | 3,200 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| Packaged weight | 450 lbs | 551 lbs | 650 lbs |
| Crate, L × W × H | 60″ × 46″ × 68″ | 72″ × 46″ × 80″ | 84″ × 46″ × 90″ |
| Depth | 38″ standard; a 44″ build is $1,000 CAD and adds roughly 1,000 lbs filled |
|---|---|
| Water over the seat | 21.5″ at the recommended fill on a 38″ build; bench 13.5″ |
| Structure | Riveted 5052 marine-grade aluminum in a patent-pending method, pressure-tested before shipping |
| Firebox | Welded aluminum, submerged in the water and large by design: takes regular size logs, with less smoke and less wood. Stainless chimney with a spark-arresting cap, guarded by a cedar fence. Ash scoop and thermometer supplied |
| Chimney clearance | At least 10 ft clear above the chimney cap, with nothing flammable nearby; mind eaves, pergolas and trees |
| Cladding | Canadian Western Red Cedar, held by three stainless steel bands |
| Insulation | 360 degrees between the aluminum and the cedar, a floating layer on the water, and rigid insulation beneath the base, laid during site prep |
| Drain | Drain valve standard; optional Drain Kit, $100 CAD, leads the water away on a garden hose |
| Included | 360 degrees of insulation and a floating insulation blanket for the water. A lid is sold separately; rigid insulation beneath the base is laid during site prep |
| Protection | Built-in marine grade protective barrier; Filtration & Steps tubs also carry three magnesium anodes |
| Warranty | 25 year structural warranty |
| Heating | Submerged wood burning firebox; needs no power at all |
|---|---|
| Wood use | 1 to 2 bundles of dry hardwood to heat a Standard from cold; an armful a day to hold it |
| Temperature | Stop adding wood around 95°F and the water carries on to 101 to 104°F; never let the fire take it past 106°F |
| Between soaks | Loses 2 to 3°F overnight with the lid on |
| Lighting | Keep the firebox lid open about 4″ while the fire gets going, then close it |
| How long a fill lasts | Days to a couple of weeks on a fresh fill; 3 to 4 months with Filtration & Steps; ocean fills changed every 5 to 7 days |
| Filtration, optional | 120V plug-in on a 15 amp dedicated grounded outlet within 10 ft; 50 micron cartridge; in-line bromine dispenser, 2 to 3 ppm |
| Sanitizer | Bromine, never chlorine; floating dispenser without filtration |
| Cold rating | Tested heating at −44°C (−47°F) |
| Winter | Keep it hot, or drain it fully before a hard freeze; never let it freeze full |
| Setup | Pre-assembled; about 1 hour of setup; rolls through a 38″ gap; no electrician needed |
| Add electric later | Order with compatibility ports and the electric system can be added later, making it a Hybrid |
Wood Fired, Electric or Hybrid?
All three share the same riveted marine-grade aluminum structure, Canadian Western Red Cedar and 25 year structural warranty. The difference is how you heat the water.
| The Wood Fired | The Electric | The Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | $10,095 CAD | $12,495 CAD | $14,495 CAD |
| Heating | Submerged wood burning firebox | 4 kW electric heater | Both, alone or together |
| Power | None | 240V, hardwired | None for the fire; 240V, or 120V by request, for the electric side |
| Heat-up from cold | About 2, 3 or 5 hrs by size | About 3°F an hour; designed to hold or schedule | About 2, 3 or 5 hrs by fire; electric holds it there |
| Holds a set temperature | As long as the fire is fed | Yes, 50 to 104°F | Yes, 50 to 104°F |
| Filtration | Optional, with Filtration & Steps | Built in | Built in |
| During a fire ban | Waits for the ban to lift | Unaffected | Runs on electric |
| During a power outage | Unaffected | No heat; drain if it will freeze | Heats by fire |
| Best for | Off-grid properties and the ritual of the fire | A home you use most weeks, with no fire to tend | Weekend cabins, fire-ban regions and unreliable power |
Change your heating system at no charge until 30 days before your tub ships. See the full range of outdoor hot tubs, or email hi@alumitubs.com and we'll help you choose.
Wood fired hot tub FAQs
Still deciding? Email hi@alumitubs.com and we will help you choose the right size and setup for your property.
How long does the Wood Fired take to heat?
From a cold fill, about 2 hours for the Small, 3 for the Standard and 5 for the Large. Stop adding wood at about 95°F and the water keeps climbing to a 101 to 104°F soak. Once it is hot, an armful of wood a day holds it there. Dry, seasoned hardwood heats fastest. How long it takes to heat covers the method.
How do I light and heat it?
Fill to the line marked on the tub, or at least 4 inches above the chimney collar. Lay the floating insulation on the water and put the lid on. Light a small fire in the firebox with its lid open about 4 inches while it gets going, then close it. Add wood as it burns down and stir the water now and then as it heats.
Does it need electricity?
No. The firebox sits inside the water and heats it directly, so the Wood Fired needs nothing but wood and water, which is why it suits cabins, islands and off-grid properties. If you have a standard outlet and want water that lasts months, add the 120V filtration and steps. If you want electric heat as well, see the Hybrid.
Does it stay hot between soaks?
With the lid on, it loses only 2 to 3°F overnight, so a second evening is a short top-up rather than a fresh heat. Insulation does the work: 360 degrees of it around the tub, a floating layer on the water and the lid on top, with 3.5 inches of rigid insulation laid beneath the base during site prep.
Can I use it all winter?
Yes. Many owners soak most in winter. The Wood Fired has been tested heating in minus 44°C (minus 47°F), and the submerged firebox keeps working however cold the air gets. Keep the lid on between soaks and an armful of wood a day keeps it hot. Soaking in winter has more.
How do I keep it from freezing?
Either keep it hot or drain it. While you are using it, an armful of wood a day keeps the water well above freezing. If you are leaving and nobody will tend the fire, drain it fully before a hard freeze. Never let it freeze full. Drained, there is nothing inside to freeze, and it fills and heats again the day you are back.
Can I leave it empty over winter?
Yes. The water sits in the aluminum structure, not in timber that has to stay swollen, so it can be drained and left empty for weeks or months without harm. Owners with weekend cabins often fill on arrival and drain when they leave.
How long does the water last?
On a fresh fill routine, days to a couple of weeks with good care. With the 120V filtration fitted, a fill typically lasts three to four months. Keep bromine at 2 to 3 ppm, pH 7.4 to 7.8, alkalinity 80 to 120 ppm and calcium hardness 150 to 250 ppm. Use bromine, never chlorine, and no salt systems, copper or silver products. The Water Care Academy explains each step.
Can I fill it from the ocean, a lake or a well?
Yes. Marine-grade aluminum takes sea water; change ocean fills every five to seven days and rinse. Lake and well water work too, tested on the first fill and balanced to the ranges above. Do not fill through a water softener.
What sizes is the Wood Fired available in, and what does it cost?
Small: 5 ft (60 in) across, seats 2, 315 US gallons, $10,095 CAD (about $7,300 USD). Standard: 6 ft (72 in), seats 5, 420 US gallons, $10,595 CAD (about $7,600 USD). Large: 7 ft (84 in), seats 8, 650 US gallons, $11,995 CAD (about $8,600 USD). With 120V filtration and cedar steps: $11,595, $12,095 and $13,495 CAD (about $8,300, $8,700 and $9,700 USD). Every size is 38 inches deep as standard, with a 44 inch build available for taller bathers, $1,000 CAD. A $500 CAD deposit reserves your build slot.
How does ordering and delivery work?
A $500 CAD deposit reserves the next available build slot, and the balance is due 30 days before your tub ships. Each tub is built to order and pressure tested before it leaves the shop. We give you a ship date and deliver to your nearest depot, where it is loaded onto your truck or trailer; delivery to the curb is available for a fee on the Small and Standard. Current lead times are on the shipping page.
How is it set up?
It arrives pre-assembled and weighs 200 to 300 lbs empty, so two people roll it on its side through a gap as narrow as 38 inches. No crane, no plumbing, no assembly. It needs a flat, level base rated for the filled weight (3,200 lbs Small, 5,000 Standard, 7,000 Large) with 3.5 inches of rigid insulation beneath it, and about 10 ft of vertical clearance above the chimney cap. Setup takes about an hour, and you can soak the same day.
Is it allowed where I live, and what about fire bans?
In most places no building permit is needed for the tub itself. Because the fire burns in an enclosed, submerged firebox with a chimney, it is generally treated like a household wood stove rather than an open fire, but your local fire department is the authority, including on summer fire bans. If bans come every August where you live, the Hybrid keeps you soaking on the electric side.
How much wood does it use, and what should I burn?
Roughly an armful a day once it is hot, more on the first heat from cold. Burn dry, seasoned hardwood such as oak, maple, birch or ash. Avoid wet wood and pine, which smoke more and heat less. The best firewood goes deeper.
How is it different from a traditional cedar hot tub?
A traditional cedar tub relies on the wood swelling to stay watertight, so it has to stay full. The Wood Fired is built on a riveted 5052 marine-grade aluminum structure that holds the water on its own, clad in Canadian Western Red Cedar held by stainless steel bands and fasteners. It can be drained, moved and left empty without consequence, and the cedar never needs oiling or sealing.
Can I add electric heat later?
Yes. Order the Wood Fired with compatibility ports and the electric system can be added later, which turns it into a Hybrid. You can also change heating system at no charge up to 30 days before your tub ships.
What warranty does the Wood Fired carry?
The structure carries a 25 year structural warranty, and every part can be reached and replaced rather than thrown away. Full terms are on the warranty page.
Should I choose the Wood Fired, the Electric or the Hybrid?
The Wood Fired heats with nothing but wood and suits cabins, off-grid properties and anyone who loves the ritual of the fire. The Electric holds a set temperature with no fire to tend. The Hybrid has both, for weekend cabins or anywhere with summer fire bans. All three share the same aluminum structure, cedar and warranty. Compare all three.