Upper Hot Springs, Thermal hot springs in Banff National Park, Canada.
Upper Hot Springs is a public bathing facility with natural mineral waters in Banff National Park. The outdoor pool sits surrounded by mountains, and the warm water is maintained year-round at a comfortable temperature.
The hot springs were discovered in the 1880s and opened to the public in the early 20th century. A bathhouse built in the 1930s remains as a reminder of this development and its role in the park's history.
The heritage bathhouse built between 1931 and 1932 in Queen Anne Revival style by architect W.D. Cromarty represents a federal heritage building that symbolizes the cultural significance of thermal recreation in Canadian national park development.
Visiting year-round works well, though early morning visits mean fewer crowds. Changing rooms, showers, and swimsuit rentals are available on-site, and a café offers refreshments.
The water naturally contains minerals like sulfate and magnesium, giving the bathing experience a distinctive character. This mineral content sets it apart from many other bathing facilities and creates a particularly restorative setting.
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