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Before the world of tourism learned anything about the unusual hot springs on Vancouver Island’s rocky west coast, the Nuu-Chah-Nulth First Nations, who had lived in the area since time immemorial, knew about them.” “Smoking water,” or mok-she-kla-chuk in Nuu-Chah-Nulth, is the traditional name for the hot springs, which have long been used for holy healing and other uses.
Hot Springs Cove, or, Refuge Cove, is an unincorporated community on Sydney Inlet on the west side of the Openit Peninsula on Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound’s West Coast. Maquinna Marine Provincial Park protects Hot Springs Cove, which gets its name from its proximity to Ramsay Hot Springs. The Hot Springs Cove post office closed in 1974, but it had been in operation since 1947, when it was first known as Sydney Inlet before being renamed in 1948. Despite the post office’s closure, there is a year-round population in the area.
Maquinna Provincial Park is 27 nautical miles northwest of Tofino and can be reached by a 20-minute seaplane flight, a 1.5-hour boat ride, or by combining all modes of transportation (Most people take a cruise there and then fly back to Tofino.)) in what is known locally as a “Sea to Sky” journey. Expect breathtaking views of the coastline and the chance of spotting wildlife along the way, whatever route you select.
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You’ll walk down a dock to the entrance to the boardwalk leading to the hot springs until you arrive at Hot Springs Cove. If you take the trail to the left, you’ll soon arrive at the campground, or you can walk the 1.5Km boardwalk trail through the old-growth forest before you reach the springs – allow about 30 minutes and be sure to look at the names carved into the wood. Choose from seven natural geothermal rock pools that gradually cool as you get closer to the ocean, and relax and take in the scenery.
The water comes out of the ground at 51ºC and creates a stream that flows towards the sea, creating pools. The water is clear it has a dissolved mineral content of chloride and sodium it also has a slight taste and smell of sulphur. The creek runs about a hundred feet past a few small pools. When the waterfalls close to the ocean floor where you soak in bowls and cracks created in the rocks
This is not a day trip to be rushed, and we suggest taking your time and budgeting six hours. sk your Tofino outfitter for a list of what to prepare, including a lunch, towel, and water, and enjoy this unique spot on BC’s coast.
Featured photo by @ilindsliving
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Spanish Fork Hot Springs
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Fall is the perfect time to relax in Kusatsu Onsen,
one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts. #SeptemberMyWay
日本三名泉の1つ、草津温泉♨️
涼しくなったら温泉でゆっくりする週末旅も✨
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photo by hyt.camera
Post your memories with #FlyJAL
#JapanAirlines
#japan #kusatsu #onsen #hotspringscove
#hotspringsnc #bagbyhotsprings #deepcreekhotsprings #hotspringsar #chicohotsprings #tabaconhotsprings #downtownhotsprings #strawberryhotsprings #hotspringsvillage #umpquahotsprings #glenwoodhotsprings #duntonhotsprings #travertinehotsprings #ironmountainhotsprings #hotspringsphotographer #banffhotsprings #fifthwaterhotsprings #baldihotsprings #arizonahotsprings #hotspringscove
Hot Springs Cove has been on my “must see BC” list for a while now. It’s about a 90 minute boat ride out of tofinomarina up and down ocean swells on the outside or dipping between island chains on the inside passage. When you get to Maquinna Marine Park it’s about a 30 minute walk through old growth forest to the hot springs. The water flows from the forest and culminates with a steamy shower that splashes down on a series of tidal pools. The closer to the forest, the hotter it is. Out here by the ocean, the spray from the waves cools off the hot spring water making it a rather refreshing and relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
#OnAssignment #InspiredByAdventure #YourTofino #ExploreBC #ExploreCanada #PNWonderland #HotSpringsCove #Tofino #BritishColumbia #Canada
tourismtofino hellobc explorecanada
Feeding the body and soul, outside, like a day soaking in these geothermal, all-natural hot springs 27 nautical miles northwest of Tofino. 📷: geoffhewatt
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#tofino #yourtofino #explorebc #beautifuldestinations #hotspringscove #hotsprings #explorecanada #canada #ohcanada #amazingvancouverisland #explorevancouverisland #pnwonderland #playoutside #traveltuesday
Coastal adventures from Tofino can invigorate us - and keep us grounded. 📷roamwildbc
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#tofino #yourtofino #hotspringscove #hotsprings #explorebc #explorecanada #canada #vancouverisland #explorevancouverisland #beautifuldestinations #pnw #pnwonderland #pacificocean #playoutside
There will come a time when you feel unsure of yourself, in that moment you just have to do your best and leave no room for doubt. It’s hard. It’s really, really hard. But if you manage to get that down, you’ll be unstoppable.
Promise. ✨
Photo by nikkiitomlin I am p sure but also wallflowerink_ was there so maybe her as well. 🤣
HOT SPRING WATERFALLS ✨
It’s days that it hits 40+ degrees Celsius on the humidex in Toronto that I really miss my former home on the west coast of Canada. Summers are even mild enough there that you can go hang out in hot springs 😍. Missing these two lovely ladies terribly too. What a dream this day was!
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#canada #cangeotravel #wildernessculture #explorecanada #wildernesstones #wondermore #imagesofcanada #canadasworld #beautifuldestinations #insidecanada #wekeepmoments #mytinyatlas #presetsbyhaylsa #canadasworld #passionpassport #greatnorthcollective #stayandwander #beautifulbc #tofino #hotspringscove #hotsprings #bcisbeautiful #vanisle #vancouverisland #summervibes #explorebc #bucketlist #pnw #explorevancouverisland #pnwwonderland #shotoniphone
A spectacular flight back from #HotSpringsCove in a day trip from #Tofino
#travel #trip #throwback #aerial #lookback #travelphoto #travelphotography #travelgram #scenic #supernaturalbritishcolumbia #beautifulbritishcolumbia #Canada #westcoasttrail #maquinnaprovincialpark
Heaven on Earth ❤️🌎. Takto nejako by som si predstavovala nebo 😇😁. Určite jedne z najkrajších prírodných spa v akých sme boli😍. Videá v carrouseli. 🤩 A z hotela výhľad priamo na sopku Arenal! 🥰 #tabaconhotsprings
Take me back to naps next to the river and soaking my cares away ☀️♨️ #hotsprings #hotspring #Hotspringspas #hotspringsnationalpark #hotspringsphotographer #hotspringing #hotspringscove #hotspringbath #hotspringwhirlpool #hotspringwater #hotspringsvillage #hotspringshair #hotspringsguide #hotspringsandcrystalpool #hotspringday #hotspringegg ##hotspringstour #hotspringsspa #hotspringsphotography #hotspringin #hotspringsparadise #hotspringsnude #HotSpringsNP
Hot Springs Cove, the ultimate Tofino winter adventure.
Who's up for it?
We've got tours running all season long. Come join us.
Call our adventure centre for tour details + bookings: 778.841.0186 (9-5pm)
Photos by: kevinbuhler
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#InspiredByAdventure #HotSpringsCove #TofinoHotSprings
おはようございます😃
昨夜から山代温泉 界加賀に宿泊しています♨️
やっと予約が出来た人気の旅館です🤗
#星野源 リゾート界
#温泉旅館
#hotspringinn
#人気の旅館
#界加賀
#おんせん
#温泉宿
#hotspringscove
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🧗🏻♂️ 大探險嘉
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#肆海壹嘉 #四稜溫泉 #桃園旅遊 #野溪 #溫泉 #探險 #thewolfofsesamestreet #outdoorpatio #outdoorsy #natureelite #naive #adventureawaitsus #hikingadventures👣 #exploretocreat #hotspringspas #hotspringscove #getoutsideandexplore #wildlifefestival #wanderlusters #bhfypy #trekkingtoes #catchnrelease #optoutside🌲 #offroadtrip #foodporndeluxe #gourmetfoodie #chefsontour #wildchefs #wildfoodies #natureinfocus
West coast cruisin 😍
#pnwwonderland #westcoastbestcoast #tofino #ukee #hotspringscove #lovewhereyoulive #islandlife #justanislandgirl
Swimming in the Hot Springs of Palea Kameni
#paleakameni #greece_is_awesome #thira #exquisite_greece #hotspringscove #santorinistyle #santorini_lover #santoriniview #santorinisecrets #perfect_greece #igers_greece #cyclades #loves_greece #santorinilove #hotsprings #santorini #greece #greecelover_gr #santorinigreece #wu_greece #santoriniisland #travel_greece #oia #ig_greece #travel #greecestagram #greekislands #kings_greece #super_greece #great_captures_greece
Hotspringing with friends and babies, best way to celebrate friends who turn 40
#hotspringscove #humansoup #lotsofbodies #beautifulbc #whalesafaris #wcas #westcoastaquaticsafaris #whalesandhotsprings #perfectdays
温泉の季節到来だ〜❣️
と言うわけで、支援割利用でサクッと鉄輪温泉へ。ホテルの窓からの眺めが、かつて無い湯煙ビューでおんせん県だなぁと納得した😆
ここは湯治用の安宿が沢山あって、温泉蒸しで自炊しながら1週間位滞在してみたい野望が〜w
#鉄輪温泉 #おんせん県おおいた
#hotspringscove
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#hotsprings #hotspring #hotspringsarkansas #Hotspringspas #hotspringsnationalpark #hotspringscolorado #hotspringscove #hotspringing #hotspringsphotographer #hotspringwater #hotspringwhirlpool #hotspringshair #hotspringspasandpooltables2 #hotspringsguide #hotspringsvillage #hotspringbath #hotspringsandcrystalpool #hotspringsboutique #hotspringegg #hotspringsphotography #hotspringsspa #hotspringstour #hotspringsva #hotspringday #hotspringhotel #hotspringin #hotspringsparadise #hotspringsnude #HotSpringsNP #hotspringsnc
~as far as the eye can sea ~
Today I was back on the float plane commuting to work. And what a beautiful day it was to land in Hot Springs cove.
Last time on this plane was 2 1/2 years ago where I was flown everywhere (instead of boating) because of a growing Asta Mai in utero.
It felt nice to be back.
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#workcommute #clayquotsound #hotspringscove #tofino
Spanish Fork Hot Springs
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#hotsprings #hotspringsarkansas #hotspringsnationalpark #arkansas #hotspringsnationalparkarkansas #hotspringsshopping #hotspringsar #hotspringsmall #hotspringsontap #hotspringsvillage baraodashashtags #hotspringsnc #hotspringstrail #hotspringsboutique #hotspringsva #hotspringstour #hotspringscove #hotspringswedding #hotspringspas #hotspringsbound #america
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Fall is the perfect time to relax in Kusatsu Onsen,
one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts. #SeptemberMyWay
日本三名泉の1つ、草津温泉♨️
涼しくなったら温泉でゆっくりする週末旅も✨
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photo by hyt.camera
Post your memories with #FlyJAL
#JapanAirlines
#japan #kusatsu #onsen #hotspringscove
#hotspringsnc #bagbyhotsprings #deepcreekhotsprings #hotspringsar #chicohotsprings #tabaconhotsprings #downtownhotsprings #strawberryhotsprings #hotspringsvillage #umpquahotsprings #glenwoodhotsprings #duntonhotsprings #travertinehotsprings #ironmountainhotsprings #hotspringsphotographer #banffhotsprings #fifthwaterhotsprings #baldihotsprings #arizonahotsprings #hotspringscove
Hot Springs Cove has been on my “must see BC” list for a while now. It’s about a 90 minute boat ride out of tofinomarina up and down ocean swells on the outside or dipping between island chains on the inside passage. When you get to Maquinna Marine Park it’s about a 30 minute walk through old growth forest to the hot springs. The water flows from the forest and culminates with a steamy shower that splashes down on a series of tidal pools. The closer to the forest, the hotter it is. Out here by the ocean, the spray from the waves cools off the hot spring water making it a rather refreshing and relaxing way to spend an afternoon.
#OnAssignment #InspiredByAdventure #YourTofino #ExploreBC #ExploreCanada #PNWonderland #HotSpringsCove #Tofino #BritishColumbia #Canada
tourismtofino hellobc explorecanada
Feeding the body and soul, outside, like a day soaking in these geothermal, all-natural hot springs 27 nautical miles northwest of Tofino. 📷: geoffhewatt
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#tofino #yourtofino #explorebc #beautifuldestinations #hotspringscove #hotsprings #explorecanada #canada #ohcanada #amazingvancouverisland #explorevancouverisland #pnwonderland #playoutside #traveltuesday
Coastal adventures from Tofino can invigorate us - and keep us grounded. 📷roamwildbc
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#tofino #yourtofino #hotspringscove #hotsprings #explorebc #explorecanada #canada #vancouverisland #explorevancouverisland #beautifuldestinations #pnw #pnwonderland #pacificocean #playoutside
There will come a time when you feel unsure of yourself, in that moment you just have to do your best and leave no room for doubt. It’s hard. It’s really, really hard. But if you manage to get that down, you’ll be unstoppable.
Promise. ✨
Photo by nikkiitomlin I am p sure but also wallflowerink_ was there so maybe her as well. 🤣
HOT SPRING WATERFALLS ✨
It’s days that it hits 40+ degrees Celsius on the humidex in Toronto that I really miss my former home on the west coast of Canada. Summers are even mild enough there that you can go hang out in hot springs 😍. Missing these two lovely ladies terribly too. What a dream this day was!
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#canada #cangeotravel #wildernessculture #explorecanada #wildernesstones #wondermore #imagesofcanada #canadasworld #beautifuldestinations #insidecanada #wekeepmoments #mytinyatlas #presetsbyhaylsa #canadasworld #passionpassport #greatnorthcollective #stayandwander #beautifulbc #tofino #hotspringscove #hotsprings #bcisbeautiful #vanisle #vancouverisland #summervibes #explorebc #bucketlist #pnw #explorevancouverisland #pnwwonderland #shotoniphone
A spectacular flight back from #HotSpringsCove in a day trip from #Tofino
#travel #trip #throwback #aerial #lookback #travelphoto #travelphotography #travelgram #scenic #supernaturalbritishcolumbia #beautifulbritishcolumbia #Canada #westcoasttrail #maquinnaprovincialpark
Heaven on Earth ❤️🌎. Takto nejako by som si predstavovala nebo 😇😁. Určite jedne z najkrajších prírodných spa v akých sme boli😍. Videá v carrouseli. 🤩 A z hotela výhľad priamo na sopku Arenal! 🥰 #tabaconhotsprings
Take me back to naps next to the river and soaking my cares away ☀️♨️ #hotsprings #hotspring #Hotspringspas #hotspringsnationalpark #hotspringsphotographer #hotspringing #hotspringscove #hotspringbath #hotspringwhirlpool #hotspringwater #hotspringsvillage #hotspringshair #hotspringsguide #hotspringsandcrystalpool #hotspringday #hotspringegg ##hotspringstour #hotspringsspa #hotspringsphotography #hotspringin #hotspringsparadise #hotspringsnude #HotSpringsNP
Hot Springs Cove, the ultimate Tofino winter adventure.
Who's up for it?
We've got tours running all season long. Come join us.
Call our adventure centre for tour details + bookings: 778.841.0186 (9-5pm)
Photos by: kevinbuhler
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.
.
#InspiredByAdventure #HotSpringsCove #TofinoHotSprings
おはようございます😃
昨夜から山代温泉 界加賀に宿泊しています♨️
やっと予約が出来た人気の旅館です🤗
#星野源 リゾート界
#温泉旅館
#hotspringinn
#人気の旅館
#界加賀
#おんせん
#温泉宿
#hotspringscove
§
🧗🏻♂️ 大探險嘉
-
#肆海壹嘉 #四稜溫泉 #桃園旅遊 #野溪 #溫泉 #探險 #thewolfofsesamestreet #outdoorpatio #outdoorsy #natureelite #naive #adventureawaitsus #hikingadventures👣 #exploretocreat #hotspringspas #hotspringscove #getoutsideandexplore #wildlifefestival #wanderlusters #bhfypy #trekkingtoes #catchnrelease #optoutside🌲 #offroadtrip #foodporndeluxe #gourmetfoodie #chefsontour #wildchefs #wildfoodies #natureinfocus
West coast cruisin 😍
#pnwwonderland #westcoastbestcoast #tofino #ukee #hotspringscove #lovewhereyoulive #islandlife #justanislandgirl
Swimming in the Hot Springs of Palea Kameni
#paleakameni #greece_is_awesome #thira #exquisite_greece #hotspringscove #santorinistyle #santorini_lover #santoriniview #santorinisecrets #perfect_greece #igers_greece #cyclades #loves_greece #santorinilove #hotsprings #santorini #greece #greecelover_gr #santorinigreece #wu_greece #santoriniisland #travel_greece #oia #ig_greece #travel #greecestagram #greekislands #kings_greece #super_greece #great_captures_greece
Hotspringing with friends and babies, best way to celebrate friends who turn 40
#hotspringscove #humansoup #lotsofbodies #beautifulbc #whalesafaris #wcas #westcoastaquaticsafaris #whalesandhotsprings #perfectdays
温泉の季節到来だ〜❣️
と言うわけで、支援割利用でサクッと鉄輪温泉へ。ホテルの窓からの眺めが、かつて無い湯煙ビューでおんせん県だなぁと納得した😆
ここは湯治用の安宿が沢山あって、温泉蒸しで自炊しながら1週間位滞在してみたい野望が〜w
#鉄輪温泉 #おんせん県おおいた
#hotspringscove
♨️🏜🍑
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#hotsprings #hotspring #hotspringsarkansas #Hotspringspas #hotspringsnationalpark #hotspringscolorado #hotspringscove #hotspringing #hotspringsphotographer #hotspringwater #hotspringwhirlpool #hotspringshair #hotspringspasandpooltables2 #hotspringsguide #hotspringsvillage #hotspringbath #hotspringsandcrystalpool #hotspringsboutique #hotspringegg #hotspringsphotography #hotspringsspa #hotspringstour #hotspringsva #hotspringday #hotspringhotel #hotspringin #hotspringsparadise #hotspringsnude #HotSpringsNP #hotspringsnc
~as far as the eye can sea ~
Today I was back on the float plane commuting to work. And what a beautiful day it was to land in Hot Springs cove.
Last time on this plane was 2 1/2 years ago where I was flown everywhere (instead of boating) because of a growing Asta Mai in utero.
It felt nice to be back.
.
.
#workcommute #clayquotsound #hotspringscove #tofino
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