Banff Upper Hot Springs
A natural hot spring pool on the slopes of Sulphur Mountain, where you soak in water at about 38°C while looking out at snowy peaks. A good choice in both winter and summer.
The Upper Hot Springs sit near the Sulphur Mountain gondola station at about 1,585 metres. They are one of the highest hot springs in Canada. Run by Parks Canada, the stone bathhouse built in 1932 is still in use. The outdoor pool is about 37–40°C, and from the water you can see Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain. Soaking in the snow in winter is especially pleasant. Tickets are required. You can rent vintage swimsuits and towels, and glass containers are prohibited in the pool. The springs are about 4 km from Banff town and can be reached by Roam Transit Route 1. They get crowded in the evenings and at weekends, so it is best to go in the morning.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–22:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Banff Gondola (Sulphur Mountain)
- Fairmont Banff Springs
- Bow Falls
- Tunnel Mountain
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Banff Town
- Cave and Basin National Historic Site
- Vermilion Lakes