Ramsay Hot Springs, Natural hot spring in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Ramsay Hot Springs consists of a series of geothermal pools that cascade down through rock formations toward the Pacific Ocean. The temperature gradually decreases across six natural rock basins as the water flows downstream.
The springs received their official name in the 1960s, though the geothermal features were known to local communities long before. The area later gained protection to preserve its ecological importance along the western coastline.
The springs sit within a marine protected area that preserves the natural character of the western coast. Visitors experience the meeting point between geothermal activity and wild ocean forces.
Visitors reach the springs by boat or float plane from nearby coastal towns. From the landing point, a wooden boardwalk approximately two kilometers long winds through rainforest to reach the pools.
During high tide, ocean water mixes with the lower pools, creating a rare phenomenon where hot fresh water meets cold salt water. This interplay between tides and geothermal heat makes each visit different depending on the time of day.
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