Banff Hot Springs Alberta
Complete information on hours, cost and services offered as well as a fully interactive map, camping information and tourism links.
Map for Banff Hot Springs, Alberta, Canada – Banff National Park
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Banff Hot Springs – Canada and the National Park System
It was the discovery of The Cave and Basin, the lowest part of this system of Hot Springs, that resulted in the formation of Canada’s first National Park in 1885 that later became known as Banff National Park. The Banff Upper Hot Springs were developed as a resort and spa location to cater to the wealthy American and Continental tourist who would arrive by the Canadian Pacific Railway and lodge at the Banff Springs Hotel.
(Photo by Odysseus1479)
Banff Hot Springs is open year round and consists of one hot pool with an average temperature of 43 C or 110F. The stone bathhouse which was originally built in 1932 was restored and reopened in 1996. There is now an elevator in the bathhouse allowing full access to Banff Hot Springs to those in wheelchairs. Banff Hot Springs’ amenities also include a full service spa, a restaurant as well as a gift shop in the restored bathhouse.
As you can see, the Banff Hot Springs boasts a long and varied history. If you feel so inclined, you can relive even more of this history by renting a turn-of-the-century (20th) “swimming costume.” Don’t forget to take some photos to show those back home. And if you like that look – you can buy one to take home.
Current Weather and Forecast
– Banff Hot Springs –
| Banff Hot Springs Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Season | Days | Hours |
| Oct 26 - May 15 | Sun - Thurs | 1000 - 2200 |
| Fri - Sat | 1000 - 2300 | |
| May 16 - Oct | Daily | 0900 - 2300 |
| Last admission is 30 minutes before closing. |
| Banff Hot Springs Admission | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Years) | Single Entry | Annual Pass** | |
| Under 3 | Free | Free | |
| 3 to 17 | $ 6.30 | $ 105.00 | |
| 18 to 64 | $ 7.30 | $ 140.00 | |
| 65 Plus | $ 6.30 | $ 105.00 | |
| Family of 2 (18 to 64) | $ 22.50 | na | |
| and 2 (3 to 17) | |||
| Each Extra (3 to 17) | $ 3.40 | na |
** You can use your Annual Pass at Banff Upper Hot Springs; Miette Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs. How cool is that!!
| Banff Hot Springs Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| Swimsuit Rental | $ 1.90 |
| Towel Rental | $ 1.90 |
| Lockers (Coin) | $ 1.00 |
| Pool Contact Information | |
| Local | 403 762 1515 |
| Toll Free | 1 800 767 1611 |
| Fax | 403 760 1347 |
| hot.springs@pc.gc.ca | |
| Snail | Box 900 |
| Banff | |
| AB Canada T1L 1K2 | |
| Interweb | Banff Hot Springs Website |
| Tunnel Mountain Village I Campground | Open Mid May to End September |
| Reservations | 1 877 737 3783 |
| Interweb | Tunnel Mountain I Campground Website |
| Tunnel Mountain Village II Campground | Open Year Round |
| Reservations | 1 877 737 3783 |
| Interweb | Tunnel Mountain II Campground Website |
| Banff Tourism | |
| Local | 403 762 8421 |
| Fax | 403 762 8163 |
| Snail | Box 1298 |
| Banff | |
| AB Canada T1L 1B3 | |
| Interweb | Banff Tourism Website |
| Town of Banff | |
| Interweb | Town of Banff Website |
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Edited December 27, 2013