Canada’s Top 4 Best-Kept Secret Hot Spring Spots Revealed

① Hot Springs Overlooking the Rocky Mountains

Canada is covered in white snow when winter comes, making it look like a winter wonderland. The sight of the snow-covered mountains is simply breathtaking. In the winter, places in Canada where you can enjoy hot springs while looking at the snow-covered Rockies are gaining popularity.

Banff Upper Hot Springs is a hot spring located at 5,200 feet, the highest in Canada. It’s not a famous place for Korean tourists, but it is a must-visit spot for travelers who visit Canada every winter.

It’s an open-air sulfur hot spring at the foot of Sulphur Mountain, where you can enjoy the hot spring while looking at the snow-covered Rockies. Banff Upper Hot Springs is a hot spring with a long history.

Since the discovery of the hot spring by railway workers in 1884, it has become a tourist attraction in Banff. It’s still one of the most loved hot springs by locals and tourists. The hot spring water temperature ranges from 98.6°F to 104°F, and it can rise to 116.6°F in winter, which is very warm.

The open-air bath is 4.4 feet deep, allowing you to soak your body warmly. Your body warms up in the cold air, allowing you to enjoy a proper open-air hot spring. The hot spring water contains sodium, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, and bicarbonate, which are good for your health.

The hot spring is particularly loved because of the Rockies spread out in front of your eyes. If you visit here, you can feel you’ve come to Canada thanks to the scenery.

Many people visit Banff Upper Hot Springs to relax after trekking in the Banff area or skiing at the nearby BIG3 Ski Resort. You can also ride the Sulphur Mountain Banff Gondola near the hot spring, making it an excellent travel course.

② Hot Springs Nestled in Nature

Miette Hot Springs is a hot spring located in Jasper National Park. It’s famous for its hot spring swimming pool surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. You can enjoy the hot spring while looking at the majestic scenery you can’t see anywhere else.

Miette Hot Springs is one of Canada’s three representative hot springs, known for its beautiful scenery. The temperature of the hot spring pool is maintained at about 104°F and is known to be rich in sulfur, calcium, and magnesium.

If you plan to visit Jasper National Park for hiking, it’s a great place also to enjoy the hot springs.
Miette Hot Springs is open from May to October. On the way to Jasper National Park, you can encounter wild animals. You can enjoy the drive while looking at the picturesque scenery.

Harrison Hot Springs is a great place to visit for a day trip from Vancouver, Canada. It’s a 1.5-hour drive from Vancouver, making it a popular weekend getaway for Vancouverites.

It’s a hot spring village by a huge lake, offering outstanding natural scenery. When it snows, the scenery captures the hearts of travelers as if it was straight out of a movie.

The hot spring water is known to have a high mineral content. It has five swimming pools, making it perfect for families to visit, and has separate swimming pools for children and adults.

Only resort guests can use the resort swimming pool. If you’re a traveler with plenty of time, taking a day off here might be nice.

③ Popular Places Among Canadian Locals

Radium Hot Springs is a hot spring located in Kootenay National Park. It’s about a 1.5-hour drive from Banff. Kootenay National Park is one of Canada’s four Rocky National Parks.

You can enjoy the true nature here, with sights like Marble Canyon, Sinclair Canyon, and Paint Pots.

Radium Hot Springs in Kootenay National Park is deep in the mountains. It’s famous for its good air quality among the hot springs in Canada. It’s one of Canada’s three major hot springs, along with Banff Upper Hot Springs and Miette Hot Springs.
You can enjoy Canada’s only natural hot spring with radium elements while looking at the magnificent natural scenery.

It’s a hot spring that Canadians love to visit because of its affordable price.
Please note that it operates only from May to October if you plan to visit.