Banff Upper Hot Springs

A Parks Canada Hot Spring Pool In Banff National Park Using Mineral Rich Water From The Sulphur Mountain Springs, Heated To About 38 40 Degrees C In The Pool, With Views Of The Bow Valley. The Water Is Among The Hottest In The Rockies. Open Daily With Long Summer Hours; Lines In July And August. · Banff, Alberta

Banff Upper Hot Springs is a public hot-spring pool run by Parks Canada on the slope of Sulphur Mountain, about 4 km from Banff townsite. Mineral-rich water from the Sulphur Mountain springs is cooled and held in the pool at roughly 38-40 degrees C, among the hottest in the Rockies, with views across the Bow Valley. The heritage bathhouse dates from 1932, and there is a spa and cafe on site. It suits anyone who wants a warm soak after hiking or skiing, couples, and travellers with tired legs, though it is not a quiet wilderness pool. It is busy in the evenings, and in July and August you may queue to get in. There is a mild sulphur smell, and the pool is crowded and not deep. Allow about 1.5 to 2 hours. Bathing suits are required, there is no tattoo restriction, and towel and suit rental is usually offered (confirm). Entry is charged, and the pool is separate from the Banff Gondola nearby.

Public hot-spring pool on the slope of Sulphur Mountain about 4 km from Banff townsite, with a heritage bathhouse, a hot pool and a spa and cafe, Banff, Alberta, Canada

The pool is generally open daily, with longer summer hours and shorter hours in the cooler months, though exact times change by season, so check the Parks Canada listing before you go. The pool closes for maintenance periods during the year, often for a short stretch in spring or autumn (confirm current dates). Evenings are the busiest time, particularly in July and August, and some visitors prefer mornings. Last entry is before closing, and the water is drained and cleaned on a regular schedule. The spa and cafe keep their own hours and may differ from the pool. A bus from Banff, such as the Roam service, usually serves the area in season (confirm route and times).

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