Hot Spring Ettiquette Tips
Imagine yourself in a calm, sulfuric pool, heated halfway to boiling by subsurface magma, whose gases slowly and steadily rise to the earth’s surface in mostly non-lethal doses.
Wipe the steam from your spectacles, and you might just find another person in that pool with you. It would be odd to share a bath with someone with whom you have no blood or tie in a less igneous location. In fact, it’s probably stranger in that colossal crockpot powered by the life-force of the earth, where you’re stewing hundreds of kilometres from social standards.
What if they don’t have any clothing on? What would you say if they invited their friend? Do you compliment them on their appearance, or are there some things better left unsaid? No, modern civilisation teaches us good social behaviour with schoolyard harassment and ice cream cones, not hot spring etiquette.
Which leads us to the main issue: ice cream cones are not permitted in hot springs. That would be strange. That’s why, when it comes to those steamy, sweet soaks in the wilderness, you need to know what’s right and what’s wrong. Well, we have the answer to your problem right here, and the payoff is clear: a fun and rejuvenating time with new people in the great outdoors.
A Proverb for the Wise When considering how to act, keep in mind where you are. There are hot springs all around British Columbia. The space should be respected. People visit hot springs mostly to relax, and they do so in their own unique way. Some people like isolation, while others prefer to connect with their friends—to each their own. People are drawn to hot springs for the ability to unwind, however. Be respectful of the opportunity for quiet relaxation.
Where it occurs, be accepting, open, and respectful of nudity. Clothing is often optional at backcountry hot springs, but not at easily accessible springs, depending on the location and time of year. Use your best judgement when in doubt. Soaking in the buff can be a freeing and uplifting experience when done in the appropriate environment. When soaking nude, be open and accepting of others. When visiting a clothing-optional hot spring, be courteous of other people’s bodies by not staring or engaging in other actions that objectify their bodies.
Baths are not the same as hot springs! Showering before entering the pools is recommended if possible. The level of access will decide whether or not this is possible, but cross-contamination is a serious danger that can pose difficulties for both you and the springs’ long-term health. Hot springs are commonly contaminated with pathogens and bacteria, however adequate cleanliness can lessen this danger.
Recognize your limitations. Hot springs have a reputation for causing fainting spells. Heat stroke is easily induced in hotter pools, which can exceed 110 degrees. Maintain hydration and pay attention to your body. A pounding heart or a headache are signs that your body has had enough and needs to rest. Exiting pools should also be done with prudence. Overactivity can easily cause a fainting condition.
Glass should never be brought near the hot springs. It becomes a significant hazard that is difficult to remove once it breaks. Be mindful of high-traffic hours and make necessary adjustments. Visiting popular hot springs at less congested periods helps to regulate the impact, and avoiding the throng will substantially improve your experience.
The landowner should be respected and permission asked. You are a guest if the hot springs are on private property. Disrespect can easily result in public access being revoked.
Remove any traces of your presence Even when examining natural regions that have been constructed specifically for human use, the principles of Leave No Trace must be considered, especially given the rising activity surrounding these sensitive areas. Even though they are developed areas, they are still sensitive areas where Leave No Trace rules must be followed. In fact, this is doubly true: the BC Parks Service and other managing organisations lack the funding to adequately care for many of these sites, and some will close if they are not maintained.
It is our responsibility to make sure access endures so that we are all able to enjoy these hot springs.
Keep an eye out for plantlife near the hot springs and be careful not to trample any plants that thrive there. If you pack it in, Then you need to pack it out.
Whatever you bring to the hot springs should stay with you, and if others haven’t cleaned up after themselves, clean up after them.
If you’re camping in the backcountry, stay at least 100 yards away from hot springs.
Leaving your dogs at home is not a good idea. It is impossible to maintain a standard of cleanliness with your pets in your company for obvious reasons.
Plan ahead of time to use the restroom and relieve yourself before visiting a hot spring region. If you have to go number one during your vacation to the hot springs, observe standard Leave No Trace rules about human waste.
Featured Image By @milne.19
Have you been to the secret waterfall?
We have a map to get you there.
Links to our website in the bio!
Go where you feel the most alive ☺
Water is a source of fun and relaxation for all ages!
The mineral-rich and naturally heated waters have been praised for their restorative properties. There are frequent users of the Springs who will testify that the mineral waters have healing powers, also reporting a sense of rejuvenation after each soak..
📸 By @one_with_nature_clicks
#hotspring #hotspringing #bchotsprings #discoverbc #bclife #hotspringwater #hotspringsontap #hotspringdays #hotspringseason #views #takeabreak #TakeABreath #shewhowanders #somewhereinthemountains
Pitt River Hot Springs, Soakers Report: by @tasha.ks2
After paddling for hours and arriving at the wharf, exhausted, we ran into a group of hunters. They gave us a drink and told us we were crazy for completing that paddle. They warned us to camp at the wharf for the night and NOT to attempt to bike down the forest road in the dark, due to bears and cougars!
We pressed on anyways, passing many surprised hunters as we lost the remaining light from the sky. We stopped for cookies in a small logging camp and began to wonder if we were insane for attempting this trek. I rang my bike bell periodically, pretending it could keep us safe from wildlife encounters 😅
We biked down the bumpy road, in the dark. We realized the last leg was mostly uphill, and briefly needed to collapse in the dirt
#wemadeit #stillworthit #adventuresafe #pittriverhotsprings #pitriverhotsprings #shewhowanders #sheexplores #canoe #explorebc #pittlake #fsr #bchotsprings #hotspringsbc
Hot water bubbles from the ground near the main hot spring source. Soaking enthusiasts have dug holes in the ground and built up rocks around it, and have named it the Harrison Hobo Hot Springs. One of the Hobo holes is under lake water during the spring and early summer during spring highwater. The other soaking hole is above the hot spring source trail beside the historic hot spring source building. The Harrison Hobo Hot Springs can get hot, so bring a bucket and you can add some cold water from the lake or the nearby creek.
They are actually called Potash and Sulphur, which have temperatures of 40ºC, and 65ºC, respectively.
🔗 To our site with maps and more info in our bio
📸 By @emilymeagann
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#hotsprings #adventure #shewhowanders #hobohotsprings #harrisonhotsprings #harrisonhotspringsresort #hotspringsofbc #bccanada #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife #getoutside #explorebc #hotspringseason #views #takeabreak #TakeABreath
Crawford Creek Warm Springs, We have added a video of the trip to here.
Link to YouTube in our bio ☺
located along Crawford Creek’s bank, is well worth a visit. From the community of Crawford Bay on the east shore of the Kootenay Lake, find the waste transfer station, follow the road past this (pavement ends at this point) for 1.8km. just before this point (150 m) you will find a rusty-colored rock quarry on the left. it is an active quarry we suggest not parking in this area
There will be a large hump of earth on the right the path starts on the right side of this. The path is fairly easy to follow with some markers in place, there are many slippery spots when wet, good hiking boots are highly recommended.
Soakers Report by: @wildlivingwellness
Autumn, the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.
The seasons are shifting into cooler crisp air, leaves are beginning to reveal their beautiful colours, and the days are getting shorter.
The swift bustle of summer is moving into the slower, beautiful moments of autumn🍂
The seasons of nature show us that we too, have seasons of our life.
Moving through the seasons can be challenging at times, and requires us to come back to grounding. Finding a hot spring to contrast the
cooling air is one of my favourite ways to experience the shift through summer to autumn 💛🧡
#seasons #changingseasons #embraceyou #embraceyourself #youarenotalone #youaremagic #youareyourownhealer #womenwhohike #hikinglover #backcountry #hotspring #mountainlife #mountainlover #kootenays #hotsprings #dewarhotsprings #dewarcreekhotsprings #hotspringsofbc #wildernessculture
hiking & hot springs 🤝
You can reach the Ram Creek Ecological Reserve by hiking the 11.1 km out-and-back trek that follows a forest service road to the Ram Creek Hot Springs. Hikers can find a number of tranquil thermal pools nearby where they may unwind while taking in the stunning mountain scenery. Although the trailhead's access route is a little dangerous, once you arrive at the hot springs, you will quickly forget about the difficult journey and feel at one with nature.
📸 By @breannauphill
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#ramcreek #eastkootenays #easykootenays
#rockymountains #foothills #hikebc #hotsprings #roadtrip #explorecanada #hikingandhotsprings #shewhowanders #sheexplores #wonderlust #insperation #getoutside #hotspringseason
Ram Creek Hot Springs:
They have the feel of a warm spring. The water temperature was comparable to that of a bathtub, hot enough to soak in all day if desired. When visiting RamCreek, you will enjoy two springs. The upper springs have an average temperature of about 92 degrees, while the lower one has an average temperature of about 88 degrees.
Years before, the water was much warmer; a fault change and a landslide demolished and filled up the vast pools.
The water depth is currently a little shallower than waste deep. The water is just below my neck as I sit on your bottom. The ideal depth for lounging!
There are 2 routes to the springs
📸 By @valnomik
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#ramcreek #ramcreekhotsprings #eastkootenays #easykootenays #explorebc #hotspringsofbc #bccanada #onsen #nature #hotsprings #roadtrip #explorecanada #explorebc #exploretocreate
Tallheo Hot Springs, These Springs are on the South West Shore of the South Bentinck Arm, Southwest of Bensins Island; reach them by boat or floatplane. The Nuxalk people use a cabin and the Springs for ceremonial purposes. If the site is occupied, you should ask permission before intruding or come at a different time.
Hot water bubbles from the ground along the shoreline north of Hot Springs Creek for at least 450 m. One cluster of Springs, the most desirable and largest, is about 800 M north-northwest of the Hot Spring Creek. Water up to 69 Celsius, expenses from the cracks in the Bedrock just above the high-tide line. The water is clear, odorless, and tasteless, with a moderately low content of dissolved minerals, mainly sulphate, sodium, and chloride.
📸 By @lisabest25
@breanna_chapman says Thanks for letting me use your hot tub @earth
Sloquet Hot Springs The in-SHUCK-ch Forest Service Road, an active logging road, connects Sloquet to the north. Visitors should exercise caution when traveling on this road and be prepared to yield to heavy commercial traffic on the narrow, twisting road. Still have the headlights on.The Sts’ailes FSR provides access from the south (formerly Harrison West FSR). At the Sasquatch Inn, make a right. This is a Forest Service road. Please drive with your headlights on and pay close attention as working logging trucks frequent this route. There is petrol at the Sts’ailes First Nation gas station right on the road. *It is recommended to check on road conditions after heavy rain or snowfall in case traffic is temporarily restricted.
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Soakers Report by @pearlontour
We love hot springs!
The Halfway Hot Springs on Halfway River are particularly beautiful.
The water is over 40 degrees hot.
To cool down, we take turns diving into the ice-cold river, which is maybe 6 degrees, and then back into the hot pool.
It wears you out, but it's wonderful!
The night we spend quietly in the woods high above the river and take the Needles Ferry across Upper Arrow Lake the next day.
Wir lieben heiße Quellen!
Die Halfway Hot Springs an Halfway River sind besonders schön.
Das Wasser ist über 40 Grad heiß.
Zur Abkühlung tauchen wir abwechselnd in den eiskalten Fluss, der vielleicht 6 Grad hat und dann wieder in den heißen Pool. Das schlaucht ganz schön, ist aber herrlich!
Wir übernachten ruhig im Wald hoch über dem Fluss und nehmen am nächsten Tag die Needles Ferry über den Upper Arrow Lake.
#hotsprings #lebenimwohnmobil #canada #campervan #homeiswhereyouparkit #vanlife #motorhomelife #wohnmobil #roadtrip #livingyourdream #vanlifediaries #kanada
UPDATE TO THIS ARTICLE AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE RESORT!
Fairmont Hot Springs, is no longer available to the general public.
The pools at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort are now exclusively available to guests and members, a change that’s being blamed on a lack of lifeguards in a recent Facebook post.
One pool at Fairmont has always been reserved for guests and members only, while the other has been available to the general public for a price. Both pools are filled with natural hot spring water.
The resort says the decision is unfortunate and that if staffing levels for lifeguards return to normal, it will hopefully be overturned in the spring of 2023.
A 25-day-old job posting for a lifeguard job at Fairmont does not list the rate of pay.
EDIT***
- Spruce Grove campground reservations (until September 6th) give you access to the pools.
- Until the long weekend in October, the upper RV spots give you access to the pools.
- for $25 a year per person, you can purchase a membership and then pay the normal $12 per visit to use the pools.
So the public can still use them. It is just a bit more money for one-time users.
There is still the waterfall and pools in front of the resort and the indigenous people's baths above the resort you can find info and directions for both on our website
Photos by @jlehman05
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#hotsprings #roadtrip #fairmonthotsprings #explorecanada #explorebc #exploretocreate #earthoutdoors10k #mountainlovers #mountainculture #mountainlife #kootrocks #kootenaylife #kootzrootz #kootenays #adventure #artofvisuals #alphacollective #agameof10k #agameoftones #hellobc #landscapelovers #adventureportraits #adventurebc #outdoorculture #canada #portraitphotography #britishcolumbia
HUGE thank you to everyone who has followed us 💕💗 we’re super grateful!
What distinguishes the Banff Hot Springs from the rest? What exactly is it that’s in the water? The answer is that the water contains a lot of minerals, including:
134 mg/l bicarbonate concentration
572 mg/l sulphate concentration
205 mg/l calcium concentration
Magnesium: 42 mg/l concentration
Sodium appears present in a concentration of 6.6 mg/l.
Pre-1880’s Indigenous Peoples were the first to soak in the hot springs. These were sacred waters – a place to cure illness and maintain health.
Soakers Report: @caylievalley
Finally got to these hot springs that I've had my eyes on for years. It's quite the venture to get to but by far one of the coolest places I've ever experienced. 🙌
The hot springs are positioned next to the scenic and lively Pitt River, as the name suggests. To get there, take Lougheed Highway towards Pitt Meadows and finally Pitt Lake. Then it’s a boat ride to the north end pier, followed by about 20 kilometers of biking on a flat logging path
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Soakers Report: @traveltherapytales
Had to make a stop at Liard Hot Springs after running into rainy/cool weather pretty much all of our drive through B.C.
This was clearly our happy place, unfortunately we couldn’t stay too long because there were no dogs allowed in the actual hot springs area. Don’t worry— we made sure Rogue was tuckered out before we took a dip!
#liardhotsprings #britishcolumbia #canada #hotsprings #hotspringscanada #bchotsprings #northernbritshcolumbia #truenorth #getoutside #camping #calming #relax #campinglife
Weewanie Hot Springs Park is only accessible by boat. In a semi-sheltered bay with a hot spring and dripping bathhouse. Recreational and commercial boaters use it for hot springs bathing, anchorage, and camping. A pit toilet, picnic area, campsite, and one mooring buoy in the bay are also available. Hunting is not permitted in this park for public safety purposes.
The mainspring is on a steep slope about 20 m above the high-tide line.
Weewanie Hot Springs Park is situated 38 kilometres south of Kitimat on the east side of the Devastation Channel. The only way to get there is by sea.
The name is derived from Weewanie Creek, which is located to the south of the hot springs. The name “Weewanie” is an evolution of a Haisla word that means “many creeks.” The Haisla have traditionally used the spring for hygienic, medicinal, ceremonial, and recreational
Photos by @corey_cameron
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#pacificnorthwest #beautifulbritishcolumbia #hotsprings #roadtrip #boattrip #explorebc #bucketlist #hotspringsbucketlist #hotspringtour #onsen #rotenburo #nature
Hot Spring Island, Come for the water, but stay for the scenery.
Hotspring Island, formerly known as Volcanic Island in English and Gandll K’in Gwaayaay (“Hot-Water-Island”) in Haida, is a small island off the southeast coast of Lyell Island in the Haida Gwaii archipelago off the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada. The names of the islands are derived from a hot spring on the island’s southwestern tip, the temperature has been measured at 162 °F (72 °C). The island is managed by the Haida Gwaii Watchmen and is part of the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Haida Gwaii in October 2012, stopping the springs. Pools were emptied in October 2012 after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Haida Gwaii. Since then, hot water has slowly returned to the pools.
Today, the Watchmen guard those traditions for future generations while still looking after one of Gwaii Haanas’ most peculiar locations. Temperatures ranging from 32° C to 77° C (89° F to 170° F), the springs seep from at least 26 tiny vents. While its mineral content makes it taste salty, the water is not seawater.
📸 By @_kelseybeal
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#hotspringisland #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife #getoutside #explorebc #hotspringseason #views #takeabreak #TakeABreath #hotsprings #wondering #onsen #rotenburo #hotspring #geothermal #acquacalda #eauchaude #onsen ♨️
Lussier Hot springs Soakers Report July 28th 2022
HuntFishLife Outdoors @huntfishlifeoutdoors you have to get up super early to be the first ones to this hot spring, and they was! "it was truly amazing".
🔗 www.hotspringsofbc.ca/lussier-hot-springs
#lussierhotsprings #britishcolumbia #hotsprings #provinalpark #hotwater #river #hotspringspas
#hotspring #hotspringing #bchotsprings #discoverbc #bclife #hotspringwater #hotspringsontap
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Have you been to the secret waterfall?
We have a map to get you there.
Links to our website in the bio!
Go where you feel the most alive ☺
Water is a source of fun and relaxation for all ages!
The mineral-rich and naturally heated waters have been praised for their restorative properties. There are frequent users of the Springs who will testify that the mineral waters have healing powers, also reporting a sense of rejuvenation after each soak..
📸 By @one_with_nature_clicks
#hotspring #hotspringing #bchotsprings #discoverbc #bclife #hotspringwater #hotspringsontap #hotspringdays #hotspringseason #views #takeabreak #TakeABreath #shewhowanders #somewhereinthemountains
Pitt River Hot Springs, Soakers Report: by @tasha.ks2
After paddling for hours and arriving at the wharf, exhausted, we ran into a group of hunters. They gave us a drink and told us we were crazy for completing that paddle. They warned us to camp at the wharf for the night and NOT to attempt to bike down the forest road in the dark, due to bears and cougars!
We pressed on anyways, passing many surprised hunters as we lost the remaining light from the sky. We stopped for cookies in a small logging camp and began to wonder if we were insane for attempting this trek. I rang my bike bell periodically, pretending it could keep us safe from wildlife encounters 😅
We biked down the bumpy road, in the dark. We realized the last leg was mostly uphill, and briefly needed to collapse in the dirt
#wemadeit #stillworthit #adventuresafe #pittriverhotsprings #pitriverhotsprings #shewhowanders #sheexplores #canoe #explorebc #pittlake #fsr #bchotsprings #hotspringsbc
Hot water bubbles from the ground near the main hot spring source. Soaking enthusiasts have dug holes in the ground and built up rocks around it, and have named it the Harrison Hobo Hot Springs. One of the Hobo holes is under lake water during the spring and early summer during spring highwater. The other soaking hole is above the hot spring source trail beside the historic hot spring source building. The Harrison Hobo Hot Springs can get hot, so bring a bucket and you can add some cold water from the lake or the nearby creek.
They are actually called Potash and Sulphur, which have temperatures of 40ºC, and 65ºC, respectively.
🔗 To our site with maps and more info in our bio
📸 By @emilymeagann
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#hotsprings #adventure #shewhowanders #hobohotsprings #harrisonhotsprings #harrisonhotspringsresort #hotspringsofbc #bccanada #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwlife #getoutside #explorebc #hotspringseason #views #takeabreak #TakeABreath
Crawford Creek Warm Springs, We have added a video of the trip to here.
Link to YouTube in our bio ☺
located along Crawford Creek’s bank, is well worth a visit. From the community of Crawford Bay on the east shore of the Kootenay Lake, find the waste transfer station, follow the road past this (pavement ends at this point) for 1.8km. just before this point (150 m) you will find a rusty-colored rock quarry on the left. it is an active quarry we suggest not parking in this area
There will be a large hump of earth on the right the path starts on the right side of this. The path is fairly easy to follow with some markers in place, there are many slippery spots when wet, good hiking boots are highly recommended.
Soakers Report by: @wildlivingwellness
Autumn, the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.
The seasons are shifting into cooler crisp air, leaves are beginning to reveal their beautiful colours, and the days are getting shorter.
The swift bustle of summer is moving into the slower, beautiful moments of autumn🍂
The seasons of nature show us that we too, have seasons of our life.
Moving through the seasons can be challenging at times, and requires us to come back to grounding. Finding a hot spring to contrast the
cooling air is one of my favourite ways to experience the shift through summer to autumn 💛🧡
#seasons #changingseasons #embraceyou #embraceyourself #youarenotalone #youaremagic #youareyourownhealer #womenwhohike #hikinglover #backcountry #hotspring #mountainlife #mountainlover #kootenays #hotsprings #dewarhotsprings #dewarcreekhotsprings #hotspringsofbc #wildernessculture
hiking & hot springs 🤝
You can reach the Ram Creek Ecological Reserve by hiking the 11.1 km out-and-back trek that follows a forest service road to the Ram Creek Hot Springs. Hikers can find a number of tranquil thermal pools nearby where they may unwind while taking in the stunning mountain scenery. Although the trailhead's access route is a little dangerous, once you arrive at the hot springs, you will quickly forget about the difficult journey and feel at one with nature.
📸 By @breannauphill
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#ramcreek #eastkootenays #easykootenays
#rockymountains #foothills #hikebc #hotsprings #roadtrip #explorecanada #hikingandhotsprings #shewhowanders #sheexplores #wonderlust #insperation #getoutside #hotspringseason
Ram Creek Hot Springs:
They have the feel of a warm spring. The water temperature was comparable to that of a bathtub, hot enough to soak in all day if desired. When visiting RamCreek, you will enjoy two springs. The upper springs have an average temperature of about 92 degrees, while the lower one has an average temperature of about 88 degrees.
Years before, the water was much warmer; a fault change and a landslide demolished and filled up the vast pools.
The water depth is currently a little shallower than waste deep. The water is just below my neck as I sit on your bottom. The ideal depth for lounging!
There are 2 routes to the springs
📸 By @valnomik
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#ramcreek #ramcreekhotsprings #eastkootenays #easykootenays #explorebc #hotspringsofbc #bccanada #onsen #nature #hotsprings #roadtrip #explorecanada #explorebc #exploretocreate
Tallheo Hot Springs, These Springs are on the South West Shore of the South Bentinck Arm, Southwest of Bensins Island; reach them by boat or floatplane. The Nuxalk people use a cabin and the Springs for ceremonial purposes. If the site is occupied, you should ask permission before intruding or come at a different time.
Hot water bubbles from the ground along the shoreline north of Hot Springs Creek for at least 450 m. One cluster of Springs, the most desirable and largest, is about 800 M north-northwest of the Hot Spring Creek. Water up to 69 Celsius, expenses from the cracks in the Bedrock just above the high-tide line. The water is clear, odorless, and tasteless, with a moderately low content of dissolved minerals, mainly sulphate, sodium, and chloride.
📸 By @lisabest25
@breanna_chapman says Thanks for letting me use your hot tub @earth
Sloquet Hot Springs The in-SHUCK-ch Forest Service Road, an active logging road, connects Sloquet to the north. Visitors should exercise caution when traveling on this road and be prepared to yield to heavy commercial traffic on the narrow, twisting road. Still have the headlights on.The Sts’ailes FSR provides access from the south (formerly Harrison West FSR). At the Sasquatch Inn, make a right. This is a Forest Service road. Please drive with your headlights on and pay close attention as working logging trucks frequent this route. There is petrol at the Sts’ailes First Nation gas station right on the road. *It is recommended to check on road conditions after heavy rain or snowfall in case traffic is temporarily restricted.
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#sloquethotsprings #nature #relax #spa #bath #PNW #hotsprings #whistler #waterfall #river #mountains #adventure #enjoylife #rural #photography #travel #explorebc #canada #beautifulbc #britishcolumbia #tourism #summer #swimwear #pnwonderland #raw
Soakers Report by @pearlontour
We love hot springs!
The Halfway Hot Springs on Halfway River are particularly beautiful.
The water is over 40 degrees hot.
To cool down, we take turns diving into the ice-cold river, which is maybe 6 degrees, and then back into the hot pool.
It wears you out, but it's wonderful!
The night we spend quietly in the woods high above the river and take the Needles Ferry across Upper Arrow Lake the next day.
Wir lieben heiße Quellen!
Die Halfway Hot Springs an Halfway River sind besonders schön.
Das Wasser ist über 40 Grad heiß.
Zur Abkühlung tauchen wir abwechselnd in den eiskalten Fluss, der vielleicht 6 Grad hat und dann wieder in den heißen Pool. Das schlaucht ganz schön, ist aber herrlich!
Wir übernachten ruhig im Wald hoch über dem Fluss und nehmen am nächsten Tag die Needles Ferry über den Upper Arrow Lake.
#hotsprings #lebenimwohnmobil #canada #campervan #homeiswhereyouparkit #vanlife #motorhomelife #wohnmobil #roadtrip #livingyourdream #vanlifediaries #kanada
UPDATE TO THIS ARTICLE AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE RESORT!
Fairmont Hot Springs, is no longer available to the general public.
The pools at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort are now exclusively available to guests and members, a change that’s being blamed on a lack of lifeguards in a recent Facebook post.
One pool at Fairmont has always been reserved for guests and members only, while the other has been available to the general public for a price. Both pools are filled with natural hot spring water.
The resort says the decision is unfortunate and that if staffing levels for lifeguards return to normal, it will hopefully be overturned in the spring of 2023.
A 25-day-old job posting for a lifeguard job at Fairmont does not list the rate of pay.
EDIT***
- Spruce Grove campground reservations (until September 6th) give you access to the pools.
- Until the long weekend in October, the upper RV spots give you access to the pools.
- for $25 a year per person, you can purchase a membership and then pay the normal $12 per visit to use the pools.
So the public can still use them. It is just a bit more money for one-time users.
There is still the waterfall and pools in front of the resort and the indigenous people's baths above the resort you can find info and directions for both on our website
Photos by @jlehman05
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#hotsprings #roadtrip #fairmonthotsprings #explorecanada #explorebc #exploretocreate #earthoutdoors10k #mountainlovers #mountainculture #mountainlife #kootrocks #kootenaylife #kootzrootz #kootenays #adventure #artofvisuals #alphacollective #agameof10k #agameoftones #hellobc #landscapelovers #adventureportraits #adventurebc #outdoorculture #canada #portraitphotography #britishcolumbia
HUGE thank you to everyone who has followed us 💕💗 we’re super grateful!
What distinguishes the Banff Hot Springs from the rest? What exactly is it that’s in the water? The answer is that the water contains a lot of minerals, including:
134 mg/l bicarbonate concentration
572 mg/l sulphate concentration
205 mg/l calcium concentration
Magnesium: 42 mg/l concentration
Sodium appears present in a concentration of 6.6 mg/l.
Pre-1880’s Indigenous Peoples were the first to soak in the hot springs. These were sacred waters – a place to cure illness and maintain health.
Soakers Report: @caylievalley
Finally got to these hot springs that I've had my eyes on for years. It's quite the venture to get to but by far one of the coolest places I've ever experienced. 🙌
The hot springs are positioned next to the scenic and lively Pitt River, as the name suggests. To get there, take Lougheed Highway towards Pitt Meadows and finally Pitt Lake. Then it’s a boat ride to the north end pier, followed by about 20 kilometers of biking on a flat logging path
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Soakers Report: @traveltherapytales
Had to make a stop at Liard Hot Springs after running into rainy/cool weather pretty much all of our drive through B.C.
This was clearly our happy place, unfortunately we couldn’t stay too long because there were no dogs allowed in the actual hot springs area. Don’t worry— we made sure Rogue was tuckered out before we took a dip!
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Weewanie Hot Springs Park is only accessible by boat. In a semi-sheltered bay with a hot spring and dripping bathhouse. Recreational and commercial boaters use it for hot springs bathing, anchorage, and camping. A pit toilet, picnic area, campsite, and one mooring buoy in the bay are also available. Hunting is not permitted in this park for public safety purposes.
The mainspring is on a steep slope about 20 m above the high-tide line.
Weewanie Hot Springs Park is situated 38 kilometres south of Kitimat on the east side of the Devastation Channel. The only way to get there is by sea.
The name is derived from Weewanie Creek, which is located to the south of the hot springs. The name “Weewanie” is an evolution of a Haisla word that means “many creeks.” The Haisla have traditionally used the spring for hygienic, medicinal, ceremonial, and recreational
Photos by @corey_cameron
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Hot Spring Island, Come for the water, but stay for the scenery.
Hotspring Island, formerly known as Volcanic Island in English and Gandll K’in Gwaayaay (“Hot-Water-Island”) in Haida, is a small island off the southeast coast of Lyell Island in the Haida Gwaii archipelago off the North Coast of British Columbia, Canada. The names of the islands are derived from a hot spring on the island’s southwestern tip, the temperature has been measured at 162 °F (72 °C). The island is managed by the Haida Gwaii Watchmen and is part of the Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Haida Gwaii in October 2012, stopping the springs. Pools were emptied in October 2012 after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook Haida Gwaii. Since then, hot water has slowly returned to the pools.
Today, the Watchmen guard those traditions for future generations while still looking after one of Gwaii Haanas’ most peculiar locations. Temperatures ranging from 32° C to 77° C (89° F to 170° F), the springs seep from at least 26 tiny vents. While its mineral content makes it taste salty, the water is not seawater.
📸 By @_kelseybeal
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Lussier Hot springs Soakers Report July 28th 2022
HuntFishLife Outdoors @huntfishlifeoutdoors you have to get up super early to be the first ones to this hot spring, and they was! "it was truly amazing".
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