Hot springs in Canada

Geothermal spring in Nahanni NWT, floatplane only, no soaking. Guided barefoot walks to Canada's largest travertine tufa mounds, Parks Canada permit required.

Remote BC backcountry geothermal feature in Purcell Wilderness. Long FSR drive plus multi-hour hike. BC Parks discourages pool building. Free, no services.

Two small natural pools at alpine elevation in Kananaskis, Alberta, reached by a challenging 6-8km hike on an unmarked trail with 450-580m of elevation gain.

Geothermal mineral seep in Toad River Park, northern BC. River boat or horseback only - no bathing pool, heavy mud. A wildlife mineral lick near Fort Nelson.

Free wilderness spring in BC's Prophet River Park, hike-in or horseback only, 60km west of the Alaska Highway in remote northeastern BC near Fort Nelson.

In-SHUCK-ch Nation-operated tubs in the Lillooet River valley, 97km from Pemberton by gravel road. Temporarily closed - verify status before visiting.

A Nisga'a Nation geothermal spring in BC's Nass Valley, with cedar soaking tubs, timed one-hour sessions, advance booking, and a short forest boardwalk.

Wild geothermal pools on Vancouver Island, boat or floatplane only from Tofino, cascading over rock at the Pacific edge inside a provincial park.

Canada's highest outdoor hot spring at 1,585m in Banff National Park. Pool 37-40 degrees Celsius, heritage bathhouse, Mount Rundle views. Closed Sept 2025.

Year-round resort in the Columbia Valley with Canada's largest natural mineral hot springs, multiple pools, ski hill, golf, spa, and lodge accommodation.

A seasonal resort on the Trans-Canada Highway with two mineral pools fed by a natural spring, plus cabins, chalets, and over 100 campsites in Albert Canyon.

A lakeside resort on Upper Arrow Lake with four lithium-mineral pools, chalets, a restaurant, and a spa, open year-round on Highway 23 north of Nakusp.

Year-round resort on Harrison Lake with five mineral hot spring pools, spa, golf, and three restaurants, 90 minutes east of Vancouver in the Fraser Valley.

Wild spring in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, BC with rock pools by the Lussier River. Closed July 2024 for rockfall hazard - check BC Parks before visiting.

Free natural hot spring on Vancouver Island accessible only by boat or float plane from Tofino. Six intertidal pools up to 50C. 2 km boardwalk from dock.

A natural hot spring on the Alaska Highway in northern BC, with temperatures of 42-52C, a 700-metre forest boardwalk, camping on site, and year-round access.

A year-round mineral resort on Kootenay Lake featuring a natural horseshoe cave, outdoor soaking pool, cold plunge, hotel, restaurant, and full-service spa.

Community-owned mineral pools in BC's West Kootenay, 14km from Nakusp. Two pools at 38-41C, cedar chalets, riverside campground and year-round day-use access.

Wild sulphur spring on the Nahanni River in NWT, accessible only by multi-day paddle or floatplane, inside a UNESCO World Heritage national park reserve.

An adults-only Nordic spa in the Yukon with four mineral rock pools, two saunas, steam rooms, and cold plunges on Takhini Hot Springs Road near Whitehorse.

Parks Canada mineral pools in Kootenay National Park. Canada's largest hot pool at 37-40C, a cool pool, full wheelchair access, open year-round on Highway 93.

Seasonal outdoor pools in Jasper National Park fed by the hottest springs in the Canadian Rockies. Two hot pools, two cold plunges. Reopens May 15, 2026.