Hot Springs in Canada

Are there hot springs in Canada?

Yes, mainly in western Canada. British Columbia has most of them, from resorts like Harrison and Ainsworth to free wild springs, and the national parks in the Rockies have public hot pools run by Parks Canada.

The three Parks Canada pools are the easiest to visit: Banff Upper Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs are open all year, and Miette Hot Springs in Jasper opens from May to October. In the Kootenays, a string of resorts and wild springs sits around Nakusp and Kootenay Lake.

Further north, Liard River Hot Springs is a famous stop on the Alaska Highway, and the Yukon and Northwest Territories have a spa near Whitehorse and remote springs in Nahanni National Park Reserve.

Hot springs in Canada map

Where each of the 23 hot springs in Canada is. Pin shapes show the type; open the larger map for more detail.

Best hot springs in Canada

The hot springs most visitors plan a trip around, from national park pools to wild springs.

• Public pool

  Banff Upper Hot Springs

  Banff, Alberta

  A heritage pool on Sulphur Mountain kept at 37–40°C (98–104°F), with views of Mount Rundle. It reopened in 2026 after a long closure for upgrades.

• Public pool

  Radium Hot Springs

  Kootenay National Park, British Columbia

  A hot pool and a cooler swimming pool tucked below the cliffs of Sinclair Canyon, open all year.

• Public pool

  Miette Hot Springs

  Jasper National Park, Alberta

  The hottest springs in the Canadian Rockies, cooled to about 40°C (104°F) in the pools. Open May to October.

• Natural

  Liard River Hot Springs

  Alaska Highway, British Columbia

  A boardwalk leads through a warm swamp forest to a large natural pool, with a campground beside it.

• Resort

  Harrison Hot Springs Resort

  Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia

  A lakeside resort with mineral pools, the easiest hot springs trip from Vancouver.

• Resort

  Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort

  Kootenay Lake, British Columbia

  Known for its horseshoe-shaped cave, where hot water runs from the rock as you wade through.

• Natural

  Hot Springs Cove

  Near Tofino, British Columbia

  Rock pools on the Pacific coast, reached by boat or floatplane and a boardwalk through the rainforest.

• Natural

  Halfway Hot Springs

  Near Nakusp, British Columbia

  Free rock pools down a forest road north of Nakusp, with a campground nearby.

• Spa

  Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs

  Whitehorse, Yukon

  An adults-only Nordic spa with hot pools, saunas and cold plunges, built on the old Takhini Hot Springs site.

Famous hot springs in Canada

All 23 hot springs we list in Canada, A to Z, from Parks Canada pools to wild springs at the end of forest roads.

• Resort

  Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, Canada

  Kootenay Lake resort where you wade through a horseshoe-shaped cave filled with hot spring water.

• Public pool

  Banff Upper Hot Springs, Canada

  Heritage hot pool on Sulphur Mountain facing Mount Rundle; reopened in 2026 after upgrades.

• Resort

  Canyon Hot Springs Resort, Canada

  Seasonal resort on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke, with two mineral pools and camping.

• Resort

  Crazy Creek Hot Springs, Canada

  Roadside resort on the Trans-Canada Highway with hot mineral pools and a cold plunge, open all year.

• Natural

  Dewar Creek Hot Springs, Canada

  Very hot springs in the Purcell Wilderness, reached by a long forest road and a hike of several hours.

• Spa

  Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs, Canada

  Adults-only Nordic spa outside Whitehorse, on the old Takhini site, with rock pools and saunas.

• Resort

  Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, Canada

  Big Columbia Valley resort with hot mineral pools, a small ski hill, golf and a spa.

• Resort

  Halcyon Hot Springs, Canada

  Resort on Upper Arrow Lake with mineral pools, chalets and a spa.

• Natural

  Halfway Hot Springs, Canada

  Free rock pools at a recreation site up a forest road north of Nakusp, with camping nearby.

• Resort

  Harrison Hot Springs Resort, Canada

  Lakeside hotel on Harrison Lake with mineral pools, about two hours' drive from Vancouver.

• Cedar tubs

  Hlgu Isgwit Hot Springs, Canada

  Nisga'a Nation hot springs with cedar soaking tubs and a boardwalk; book a timed session.

• Natural

  Hot Springs Cove, Canada

  Rock pools on the open coast in Maquinna Park, reached by boat or floatplane from Tofino.

• Natural

  Kraus Hot Springs, Canada

  Sulphur spring on the bank of the South Nahanni River, reached only by canoe or floatplane.

• Natural

  Liard River Hot Springs, Canada

  Boardwalk through a warm swamp forest to a big natural pool on the Alaska Highway; camping on site.

• Natural

  Lussier Hot Springs, Canada

  Rock pools beside the Lussier River; closed since 2024 because of rockfall, so check BC Parks first.

• Public pool

  Miette Hot Springs, Canada

  The hottest springs in the Canadian Rockies, with two hot pools and two cold plunges; May to October.

• Natural

  Mist Mountain Hot Springs, Canada

  Two tiny alpine pools in Kananaskis, a steep, unmarked hike of several kilometres.

• Public pool

  Nakusp Hot Springs, Canada

  Community-owned hot pools in the forest outside Nakusp, with chalets and camping.

• Natural

  Prophet River Hot Springs, Canada

  Wilderness spring in a remote northern park, reached on foot or on horseback only.

• View only

  Rabbitkettle Hot Springs, Canada

  Terraced tufa mounds in Nahanni, seen on a guided walk; there's no soaking here.

• Public pool

  Radium Hot Springs, Canada

  Parks Canada hot pool and cool pool in Kootenay National Park, set below canyon cliffs.

• Natural

  Toad River Hot Springs, Canada

  Muddy mineral seeps in a remote park off the Alaska Highway, reached by boat or on horseback.

• Tubs

  Tsek Hot Springs, Canada

  First Nation–run tubs by the Lillooet River, far down a gravel road; check it's open before you go.

Hot spring dos and don'ts in Canada

Developed pools follow pool rules; wild springs need a bit more care.

• Wear a swimsuit at pools and resortsClothing-optional soaking happens only at some wild springs; follow what others there are doing.
• Watch for wildlifeBears live near many wild springs; carry bear spray and keep food packed away.
• Shower before you get inParks Canada pools and resorts ask you to shower first.
• Drive forest roads with careLogging trucks use many of them, and some need a high-clearance vehicle.
• No soap or glass in wild springsPack out everything you bring, including trash.
• Respect closures and First Nations sitesSome springs close for rockfall or repairs, and several are run by First Nations with their own rules.

Planning a hot springs trip to Canada

When to visit

Banff and Radium are open all year, and a snowy winter soak is part of the appeal. Miette is open from May to October. Wild and northern springs are easiest in summer, when forest roads are clear; BC requires winter tires on many highways in winter.

Costs

The Parks Canada pools charge an entry fee, and you need a park pass to stop in the national parks. Resorts charge more for day use. Wild springs on forest roads are usually free, though some recreation sites charge for camping.

Getting around

Most hot springs are a drive from Calgary, Vancouver or the Kootenays. Hot Springs Cove is reached by boat or floatplane from Tofino, and the Nahanni springs only by floatplane or river trip.

Your questions about Canada hot springs

Pictures of hot springs in Canada

Photos of Banff Upper Hot Springs, Radium Hot Springs, Miette Hot Springs, Liard River Hot Springs, Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, all hot springs in this guide. We only use photos whose license allows reuse and credit the photographer under each one. The full credits are on our photo credits page.

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