Radium Hot Springs, Mountain village in East Kootenay, Canada
Radium Hot Springs is a small village set in the Canadian Rockies at around 800 meters elevation, nestled beside Kootenay National Park. The settlement takes its name from the natural warm mineral springs that emerge from the ground and draw visitors from afar.
The village grew in the early 1900s after the Canadian government built a road linking the Bow and Columbia valleys in the 1920s. This connection opened up the area to tourism and spurred development around the hot springs.
The place has long drawn people seeking the healing properties of warm mineral waters. Visitors from many backgrounds continue to gather here today to bathe in the springs and experience their soothing effects.
The area is very mountainous with hiking trails and nature surrounding the village on all sides. Visitors should come prepared for changeable weather and wear sturdy footwear, especially during cooler months.
The water in the springs reaches temperatures around 45 degrees Celsius and maintains this heat year-round. This consistent warmth is rare and makes the place pleasant to visit even when winter snow covers the surrounding mountains.
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