British Columbia · Canada
Radium Hot Springs
Mineral soaking and a separate swimming pool sit within the cliffs of Sinclair Canyon in Kootenay National Park.
PLAN A MORE THOUGHTFUL VISIT
Plan a Kootenay hot springs trip
Use this selection to choose warm-water stops around the Kootenays. Ainsworth, Nakusp, Halcyon, Fairmont and Radium offer different settings and visit arrangements. Build a route around your actual overnight bases, and use the tourism board’s route information before estimating driving time.
Choose by the visit you can make.
Use the Kootenays as a choice of bases and bathing arrangements, rather than a promise that every stop belongs in one day. Public-pool entry, hotel benefits and seasonal closures change which stops are useful for your route.
Radium Hot Springs
A Parks Canada public-pool visit
No advance reservations; park-entry costs and cool-pool hours need separate checks.
Hot pool listed; cool pool restricted winter hours
Ainsworth Hot Springs
A Kootenay Lake resort with public bathing
Public and hotel-guest schedules differ. Public entry is walk-in, first come, first served.
www.ainsworthhotsprings.com ↗ · www.ainsworthhotsprings.com ↗
Halcyon Hot Springs
Developed pools overlooking Upper Arrow Lake
Non-guest drop-in is capacity-limited, and the last evening hour is adults-only.
Nakusp Hot Springs
A later stop once maintenance reopening is verified
The retained maintenance closure overrides the posted ordinary tariff; confirm reopening before adding a detour.
Closure posted · Access restriction: check the full venue notice before planning a visit.
Fairmont Hot Springs
Public bathing with a separate guest-exclusive pool
The public day membership does not admit visitors to the lodge-only pool. Applicable taxes are additional.
Canyon Hot Springs
A seasonal Revelstoke-area alternative
The retained seasonal closure means it is not an available autumn recommendation; confirm the next operating season.
Closure posted · Access restriction: check the full venue notice before planning a visit.
Choose a base, then check the journey
Ainsworth, Halcyon, Fairmont and Radium are distinct destinations. Use the regional tourism route as an overview, then verify road, ferry and weather conditions for the exact sequence you intend. No driving time or all-season circuit is established here.
Ainsworth Hot Springs · Halcyon Hot Springs · Fairmont Hot Springs · Radium Hot Springs
www.ainsworthhotsprings.com ↗ · www.ainsworthhotsprings.com ↗ · halcyon-hotsprings.com ↗ · halcyon-hotsprings.com ↗ · www.fairmonthotsprings.com ↗ · parks.canada.ca ↗ · www.kootenayrockies.com ↗
A drop-in pass can have a capacity limit
Halcyon sells limited-capacity day or evening drop-in. Ainsworth has a public timetable separate from hotel access. Choose the planned day and time, then confirm entry if the soak is the main reason for a long journey.
Halcyon Hot Springs · Ainsworth Hot Springs
halcyon-hotsprings.com ↗ · halcyon-hotsprings.com ↗ · www.ainsworthhotsprings.com ↗ · www.ainsworthhotsprings.com ↗
Questions before you go.
Does booking any nearby hotel include these pools?
No. Fairmont and Halcyon describe their own accommodation benefits, while public admission is a separate product. A hotel elsewhere in the region does not establish pool access.
Source: fairmonthotsprings.com · 1 ↗ · fairmonthotsprings.com · 2 ↗ · halcyon-hotsprings.com · 3 ↗ · halcyon-hotsprings.com · 4 ↗ · halcyon-hotsprings.com · 5 ↗
Why are Nakusp and Canyon discussed but not recommended as available?
Their retained maintenance or seasonal notices affect current admission. The records explain those restrictions; verify reopening directly before adding either to a route.
Source: nakusphotsprings.com · 1 ↗ · nakusphotsprings.com · 2 ↗ · canyonhotsprings.com · 3 ↗
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| The decision | Radium Hot Springs | Ainsworth Hot Springs | Halcyon Hot Springs | Fairmont Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experience | Thermal pools | Resorts & spas | Resorts & spas | Resorts & spas |
| Entry | CAD 19.75 adult single entry or CAD 28.75 adult day pass. Ages 3–17 and seniors 65+ cost CAD 17.25 single / CAD 25 day pass; under three free. One locker token is included. National-park entry is a separate requirement. | CAD 18 adult (18–64) single entry; ages 3–12 CAD 12, 13–17 CAD 14, 65+ CAD 17; ages 0–2 free. A two-adult/senior and two-child/youth family entry is CAD 50. | CAD 25 single day or evening admission Friday–Wednesday; CAD 18 Thursday. Family admission is CAD 55 or CAD 48 Thursday for one–two adults and one–two children aged 5–12. Ages four and under enter free with a parent. | Public-pool day membership: CAD 25 adult ages 18–64; CAD 22 youth 5–17 or seniors 65+; age five and under listed free. Family two adults/two youths CAD 77. Late-night 19:30–21:00 is CAD 8 per person. Applicable taxes are extra; the operator’s age-five categories overlap, so confirm that boundary. |
| Access | Road | Travel to Ainsworth Hot Springs on Kootenay Lake. | 5655 Highway 23 North, near Nakusp. | Travel to Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia. |
| Reservations | First come, first served; buy admission at reception. No advance reservations or online tickets. | Walk-in, first come first served; call for large groups | Limited-capacity drop-in; buy passes at Guest Services | Check public-pool capacity and maintenance with the resort |
| Current notice | Winter schedule from 13 October 2026 to May 2027: hot pool Monday–Friday 11:30–21:00 and weekends 10:30–21:00; cool pool closed Monday–Thursday, open Friday 18:00–21:00 and weekends 10:30–21:00. Last entry 20:30; check changes before travel. | Public and hotel-guest schedules differ. The operator lists public sessions Wednesday through Monday; check the pool page for your visit date. | Non-resident drop-in is available subject to capacity. Choose a day or evening pass; the 21:00–22:00 period is adults only. | Public pools and the lodge guest-exclusive pool are separate products. The operator lists periodic spring/fall maintenance and possible blackout dates; confirm the intended pool before travel. |
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British Columbia · Canada
Ainsworth Hot Springs
Ainsworth is a mineral hot springs resort overlooking Kootenay Lake. Visitors can combine the pools with an overnight stay in the lakeside community.
British Columbia · Canada
Halcyon Hot Springs
Halcyon overlooks Upper Arrow Lake with views toward the Monashee Mountains. Its developed bathing area includes hot, warm and cold pools alongside cabins and cottages.
British Columbia · Canada
Fairmont Hot Springs
Fairmont combines natural mineral hot springs with a resort stay. The property distinguishes its main springs experience from a pool reserved for resort guests.