Banff - Ski holidays - Event

People flock to Banff's Upper Hot Springs to bathe in the mineral-rich waters and soak away their troubles, aches and pains. They are a treat year-round, but entering the 39°C water when the air temperature is below freezing is pure bliss.

In 1882 three Canadian Pacific Railway workers stumbled upon a series of hot springs on Sulphur Mountain high up in the Rockies. The discovery led to the creation of Banff, Canada's first national park. The water comes from the rain and snow that falls on the mountains and filters down through the rock. Pressure eventually forces it up to the surface, where it presents itself in pleasantly warm baths.

The springs' facilities are thoroughly modern. There is a wading area for children, a changing room with heated floors and a modern spa offering treatments. There's also, of course, a gift shop, restaurant and snack bar that overlooks the pool.