ALBERTA, CANADA

Banff Upper Hot Springs

A classic alpine soak beneath the Canadian Rockies.

Banff Upper Hot Springs, Canada - outdoor mineral pool with steam rising, framed by Mount Rundle and the Canadian Rockies in winter snow

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Water temperature37–40°CBathing pool

ExperienceThermal parkDeveloped facility

AdmissionCAD 19.75 adult single entry; check closure before visitingCheck current fees before visiting

When to goCheck current operating schedule

Maintenance closure announced

Parks Canada lists a closure from October 13 to early November. Check the official page for confirmed reopening before travelling. Operator notice · Checked 2026-10-18

GET TO KNOW THE PLACE

A little more about Banff Upper Hot Springs.

Banff Upper Hot Springs are commercially developed hot springs located in Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, near the Banff townsite. Europeans first became aware of the springs in 1883. As it has been developed since, the hot pool is outdoors and while in the pool, visitors can look across the valley to Mount Rundle. It is located at 1,585 metres (5,200 ft) of elevation, which makes it the highest hot spring in Canada.

The facility's opening schedule and maintenance closures can change. Check Parks Canada before travelling. Bathing temperature is controlled and differs from the spring source.

What you’ll find

Changing roomsMountain views

WHAT MAKES THE WATER DIFFERENT

A mineral snapshot.

Concentrations reported by the operator, in milligrams per liter.

Sulphate: 572 mg/L
Calcium: 205 mg/L
Bicarbonate: 134 mg/L
Magnesium: 42 mg/L
Sodium: 6.6 mg/L

View the operator’s water profile

Is this your kind of spring?

Official sources reviewed 2026-10-18 · Editorial recommendations

A managed mountain-view soak when operating. Check the maintenance notice before travelling.

A good fit for

Visitors wanting a managed outdoor pool
Travellers using Banff public transport

Consider another option for

Visitors travelling during the announced maintenance closure
Anyone expecting advance reservations

Check the closure first

Parks Canada announces maintenance from October 13 to early November. Reopening is not confirmed by that approximate date; check the official page before setting out.

Parks Canada: closure and visitor information ↗

Pay at reception

Entry is first-come, first-served, with no online reservations. Published single-entry fees are CAD 19.75 adult and CAD 17.25 youth aged 3–17 or senior; under-threes enter free. A locker token is included. Towel and swimsuit rental cost extra.

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Ask about the route that suits you

Parks Canada describes an entrance ramp, elevator, accessible changing rooms and an aquatic wheelchair on request. Elevator dimensions restrict some powered chairs; manual doors remain on the pool route. Confirm equipment availability before travelling.

Parks Canada: accessible routes and equipment ↗