Sloquet Hot Springs, Natural hot springs in British Columbia, Canada
Sloquet Hot Springs are thermal pools of varying temperatures lining the banks of Sloquet Creek. A small waterfall feeds hot water into these connected basins.
The springs sit in the traditional territory of the Xa'xtsa and served local communities for countless generations. They held importance long before European arrival.
The Xa'xtsa people maintain active ties to this location through ceremonial practices and stewardship of the site. Their presence shapes how visitors experience and respect the springs today.
You need a four-wheel-drive vehicle to reach this location in the wilderness. The site offers roughly twenty camping spots with picnic tables and fire pits for visitors.
The water creates distinct thermal layers where cooler water floats above denser mineral-rich hot water. The hottest areas reach roughly 64 degrees Celsius.
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