8 Best Canada Hot Springs You MUST Visit

These are the best Canada Hot Springs you have to visit once in your lifetime:

I’m not a big fan of the water. Hiking up a mountain is far more appealing to me than kayaking or swimming in a lake. However, canada hot springs are an entirely different matter. I adore these hot springs in canada. Sitting in some warm water outside in the middle of nature is a great feeling after a long day of hiking or hours spent driving.

Thank goodness, there are excellent hot springs in Canada. Actually, British Columbia, Alberta, and Yukon Territory are home to all of Canada’s hot springs. I’ve included details and driving directions to the top 8 Canada hot springs you must visit in this guide.
All of these canadian hot springs are easily accessible by car, though some call for a quick hike or a simple boat trip.

8. Lussier Hot Springs

canada hot springs — Lussier Hot Springs

Lussier Hot Springs is a naturally formed hot spring in the East Kootenays of British Columbia, close to Canal Flats in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Right next to Lussier Creek, it possesses gorgeous pools surrounded by rocks. It was one of the highlights of my journey through the Kootenays was the visit, which I made as part of a road trip.

At around 43C, the upper pool is the hottest. A few smaller, somewhat colder pools are also present. There are also pools beside the creek when there is less water flowing through it.
From the parking lot, you must drop a short but steep trail to get to the pools. While there are restrooms at the parking lot, there are none near the pools. Since there isn’t a change house, you can get ready in your car or change in the outhouse.
The Provincial Park of Whiteswan Lake has lots of camping spots. While there aren’t many hotels in vicinity of Canal Flats, there are some adorable Airbnbs.

Highway 93 leads to a gravel road taking you to the hot springs. Travel 5 km south on Hwy 93 from Canal Flats to the Whiteswan Lake Forest Service Road. Although it’s a gravel road, all cars should be able to drive on it unless it’s icy or snowy. To get to the hot springs right inside Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park’s entrance, proceed 17.5 km on this road. It takes around twenty minutes to get there from the highway.

Cost: Free

7. Gandll K’in Gwaay.yaay (Hot Spring Island)

Gadll K’in Gwaay,a tiny island in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia’s Gwaii Haanas National Park (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands) is also called Hot Spring Island. The springs are known by the Haida term Gandll K’in Gwaay,yaay, which translates to “hot water island.”
There used to be a lot of springs on the southwest part of the island. However, right after an earthquake in 2012, the hot springs stopped flowing.The reason is still a mystery to experts.

However, the hot water has been trickling back into the empty spot. Three new pools were constructed in 2017. Outhouses and changing rooms are also available.
Certain pools have very hot water, but the views are amazing.
The closest places to stay can be found in the Queen Charlotte village of Daajing Giis. Additionally, Moresby Camp has campsites.

The only way to reach Hot Spring Island is by boat, although many tour companies can bring you there. If you get a permit from Parks Canada, you can also rent kayaks and explore independently. On nearby Moresby Island, the majority of boat trips set off from Moresby Camp.

Cost: Free, but you do have to pay National Park admission fees

6. Higu Isgwit (Nass Valley) Hot Springs

Near the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Provincial Park, in the Nisga’a First Nation territory, are found these incredible hot springs. They are also referred to as Nass Valley Hot Springs because they are situated in the Nass River Valley. They are known as Hlgu Isgwit Hot Springs in Nisga’a language. Be mindful of the Nisga’a culture and spiritual significance of this location if you decide to visit since this place is of huge importance to the locals.

To get to the springs, take a quick 5 minute walk across a marshy area on a boardwalk. There’s a big pool with wooden decking, and some wooden sided tubs were just added to improve the space. The springs are too hot for most people, at about 55 C. Fortunately, you can add cold water to pipes to change the temperature. A tiny change house is located next to the springs, and there is an outhouse in the parking lot.

The town of Terrace, which has many hotels, is the closest major centre. A bed and breakfast in the neighbouring village of New Aiyansh or B&Bs in the Nass Valley run by Nisga’a people are other options for lodging, as is camping in the provincial park.

Take the Nisga’a Highway 96 kilometres north from Terrace, British Columbia. After making a left turn, travel 19 km along Nass Road. Find the designated parking area.

Cost: $8 for adults, $5 for children.

5. Radium Hot Springs

Radium Hot Springs, tucked away in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, is a year round retreat for soakers. After a day of outdoor activities, this developed thermal water area is the ideal place to chill out in amazing scenery.

There are two mineral pools here: a warmer one that is maintained at about 98–104°F (37–40°C), and a chillier one that is maintained at about 80–84°F 27–(29°C). There are restrooms and locker rooms inside the changing areas, and parking is free.
Although clothing is required, you can rent towels and swimsuits on the spot if you forgot your outfit. In order for the pools to remain intact, visitors must take a soap bath before going in.

Though Radium Hot Springs is open every day, weekends and holidays see the highest traffic. There is an admission fee for those aged three and above, and the last call is thirty minutes before closing. Right now, there is no public transportation that goes to the pools so everyone has to find ways to get there. There are no reservations available and a place is granted to individuals on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fee: $16.50 for Adults , $14.25 for Kids over 3

4. Liard Hot Springs

Although Liard Hot Springs is fairly remote, we absolutely urge you to visit if you get the chance. We were so happy that we made the stop here when we were travelling down of Alaska. Along with being stunning and not heavily “man made,” you can walk there and possibly spot some bears, moose, and buffalo. You can camp at the Liard Hot Springs or stay across the road at the Liard Hot Springs Lodge & RV Park (which is what we did). The Liard Hot Springs are situated in the Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park.

You will pay the entrance fee once you reach the park’s entrance, which is completely encircled by an electric fence. $10 is the price for a family day pass, $3 for children’s day passes, and $5 for adult day passes. If you want to spend more than a day there, you can also buy an annual pass for $10.

After that, you can start your stroll along the boardwalk, which eventually ends at the hot springs’ electric fence. The boardwalk features storage places for your belongings, a toilets and changing areas. There were two distinct pool areas that we noticed: the lower pool was deserted and cooler, while the upper pool was hotter and more crowded. The temperature range of the pool is 42ºC to 52ºC (108ºF to 126ºF).

Fee: $3 for Kids , $5 for Adults , $10 Family Pass

3. Miette Hot Springs

It’s not that we didn’t enjoy Miette Hot Springs, but rather because of its excessive crowds, it ranks not so greatly our list. Nevertheless it makes our list of best Canada hot springs. Situated at the northernmost point of Jasper National Park, the drive from Banff takes approximately four hours. When it’s open, this hot spring gets a lot of traffic before closing for the winter.

Consider from shoulder to shoulder. This place has four pools, two of which are warm and two of which are cold. The cost for an adult single entry with a single use token for the lockers is $7.75, which is comparable to other hot springs in the national parks. Onsite rentals of towels and swimwear are also offered. At Miette Hot Springs, the water’s temperature ranges from 37 to 40 degrees Celsius (98ºF to 104ºF).

Fee: $7.75

2. Keyhole Hot Springs

Keyhole Hot Springs, which is 62 miles or 100 km from Whistler, British Columbia, is a haven for nature enthusiasts who enjoy taking baths in isolated locations. This one is easily one of my favourite canadian hot springs.
Due to grizzly bear activity, the small pools, which are surrounded by beautiful views of the woods and a river, are only open seasonally from November 15 to March 31.

To reach the springs, tourists must hike the 2.4 mile out-and-back Lillooet River Trail, which can be challenging in the winter. Though in fair condition, the forest service road that leads there is prone to severe weather.
A lot of hikers pack sturdy boots with spikes in case they need to trek through snow and ice. Since these pools are popular with the locals, especially during the evenings, there’s a good chance you’ll run into other people.

The best pools for bathing are the three largest ones, with the hottest one being at the very top. They can accommodate roughly three people and are made of natural rock and mortar with pebble bottoms. Because the river splashes into it from time to time, the lowest pool is also the coolest.
A poorly kept campground is located approximately ten minutes’ walk from the hot springs in case you need it, despite the fact that winter camping isn’t very common.

Fee: Free

1. Sloquet Hot Springs

Just a short drive from Tsek are the stunning natural hot springs at Sloquet. They resemble a party location with vibrant music and euphoric campers. On behalf of Sites and Trails BC, the site has been managed for the past ten years by the Xa’xtsa First Nation in the area. Now that there is a caretaker on site, I’ve heard it has gotten better. Long weekends still see a lot of activity, though.

You’ll have to trek down to the Sloquet River’s banks via a brief but steep trail in order to reach the springs. The little, shallow pool that the hot springs bubble down into is too warm for most people to enter. The water then flows into a number of naturally formed rock pools in the direction of the river, becoming gradually colder as it falls. It’s a really lovely location. Put on your swimsuit in your car because there isn’t a changing house here. The campground’s outhouses are placed higher upon the hill.

To het to this place take Hwy 99 north from Whistler, BC. Pass through Mount Currie and Pemberton. Turn right onto In-SHUCK-ch Forest Service Road shortly after crossing the Lillooet Lake Bridge. Although this is a gravel road, it’s in good condition and suitable for all kinds of vehicles.

To cross the Lillooet River, continue on this road for 76 kilometres. (On the drive in, you’ll pass Tsek Hot Springs.) Proceed over the bridge and make a left turn onto Lillooet West Forest Service Road at the T-junction. After roughly 4 km on this road, carry right onto Sloquet Forest Service Road. To get to the hot springs, travel 8.5 km along this road. The drive from Whistler takes three to five hours total.