About Radium Hot Springs.
Mineral soaking and a separate swimming pool sit within the cliffs of Sinclair Canyon in Kootenay National Park.
Bathing formats listed here
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.
Reviewed 22 October 2026. Check the linked operator for changes.Admission and reservations.
Published admission rates
Primary fee information checked on 16 October 2026
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.
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Published prices and booking conditions can change. This is not a live quote.- Check current availability; a published tariff does not establish opening status.
What makes this visit different?
- The hot pool is approximately 37–40°C; a separate swimming pool provides a cooler option.
- Youth 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Location and arrival.
5420 BC-93, approximately 3 km east of Radium village inside Kootenay National Park. For a ramped approach use the northbound-side parking area; the main southbound lot connects by an underpass with stairs. Download directions in advance: Parks Canada reports no cell or Wi-Fi service at the pools.
Named venue polygon overview; entrance not surveyed. Use the operator’s arrival instructions for the final approach.
Named bathing complex on Highway 93 at 5420; the village and post office were rejected. The previous rounded pin lay west of this complex. The point is a vertex-average site/building overview, not an entrance.
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Compare mapped places within 50 miles /80km →Distance is measured in a straight line from this venue overview point, not a driving route.
Accessibility details.
Parks Canada publishes a ramp from northbound-side parking, an elevator to pool level, accessible change rooms, an aquatic wheelchair on request, a hot-pool ramp and a cool-pool lift with staff assistance. Confirm equipment and the route needed for your visit.
Questions before you go.
Do I need a park pass as well as pool admission?
Yes. The pools lie within Kootenay National Park, so Parks Canada requires a national-park pass.
Source: parks.canada.ca ↗
Can I reserve a time at Radium?
No. Entry is first come, first served; advance and online tickets are unavailable.
Source: parks.canada.ca ↗
Does single admission include a locker?
A locker token is included with single entry and day passes.
Source: parks.canada.ca ↗
Which Radium parking area avoids the pedestrian-underpass stairs?
The northbound-side Highway 93 parking area connects by ramp; the main southbound lot uses an underpass reached by stairs.
Source: parks.canada.ca ↗
Is the cool swimming pool open every day in winter?
No. The published October 13, 2026–May 2027 timetable closes the cool pool Monday–Thursday, opens it Friday evening and on weekends, while the hot pool has a daily schedule. Check the current hours before travelling.
Source: parks.canada.ca ↗
How do I reach pool level and enter the water?
Parks Canada describes an elevator to pool level, accessible change rooms and an aquatic wheelchair on request. The hot pool has a ramp, and the cool pool has a staff-assisted lift. Confirm current equipment availability and the route that meets your needs.
Source: parks.canada.ca ↗
Official sources for this guide.
We use operator, park authority and official tourism information. A source review is a dated information check; it does not mean we personally visited or that opening status is live.
- Radium Hot Springs — official visitor information ↗Reviewed
- Parks Canada Radium reservations, park pass and visitor rules ↗Reviewed
- Parks Canada Radium current admission categories and rates ↗Reviewed
- Parks Canada: Radium directions ↗Reviewed
- Parks Canada Radium accessible route and pool entry ↗Reviewed
- Parks Canada Radium winter pool schedule ↗Reviewed
- Location and map precision evidence ↗Reviewed
