Banff Upper Hot Springs, Natural mineral hot springs in Banff National Park, Canada.
The outdoor mineral water pool maintains temperatures between 37°C and 40°C, offering views of Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain in the Canadian Rockies.
Canadian Pacific Railway workers discovered these springs in 1883, leading the government to construct the first bathhouse facility in 1887.
The thermal waters held significance for Indigenous communities who recognized their healing properties before European settlers arrived in the region.
The facility remains open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM throughout the year, with entry fees of $17.50 for adults and $15.25 for youth.
Water from these springs begins its journey three kilometers below Earth's surface, undergoing natural geothermal heating before emerging at the highest operating hot spring in Canada.
Location: Improvement District No. 09 (Banff National Park)
GPS coordinates: 51.15060,-115.56100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:10
These thermal springs show natural hot water sources across the world. The waters contain minerals and steam near mountains or rest between plants. The springs exist in different regions, from Iceland to Japan, offering various temperatures and mineral compositions. Locations range from urban baths to mountain springs.
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Bow Falls
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Banff National Park Pavilion
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Whyte Museum
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Banff Park Museum
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Walter Phillips Gallery
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Bow River Bridge
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Banff National Park Administration Building
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St. George's-in-the-Pines Church
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Upper Hot Springs Bath House
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Upper Hot Pool Residence
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Cambrian Pavilion
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Tarry-a-While
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Rundle Memorial United Church
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Tanglewood
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Devonian Pavilion
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Dave White Block
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Harmony Lane
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Rustic Lookout Pavilion
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Information Building
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Cave and Basin Bathing Pavilion
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