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Banff Upper Hot Springs
Hot springs · Public welcome · adult admission $19.75
1 Mountain Ave, Banff (Banff National Park)
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Water temperature
| Leisure pool water temperature | 37-40 °C |
|---|---|
| Basis | Posted by the operator (a target, not a live reading) |
| Hot tub | 37-40 °C (published) |
| Parks Canada says | Kept between 37 and 40 °C (98-104 °F) by Parks Canada; natural spring water can reach about 47 °C and heated municipal water is added when the natural flow is low. |
Temperatures are never live readings. Check with the facility before you go.
Today and upcoming swim sessions
No dated sessions on Splashtemp yet.
Amenities
- Hot tub
- Step-free route to entrance
- Accessible parking
- Automatic / push-button doors
- Elevator to pool level
- Accessible washroom
- Ramp into pool
- Aquatic wheelchair
Amenities as listed by the operator or listing source; accessibility items were confirmed on an official accessibility page.
Accessibility details (7 confirmed)
- Step-free route to entrance: “A ramp leads to the Banff Upper Hot Springs entrance.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Accessible parking: “Up the hill and next to the facility, there are three accessible parking spots.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Automatic / push-button doors: “A ramp leads to the Banff Upper Hot Springs entrance. The entrance is equipped with an automatic door that is activated by a push button.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Elevator to pool level: “An elevator provides easy access to all three levels of the facility. Due to size limitations, some motorized chairs may be unable to access the elevator.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Accessible washroom: “The accessible change rooms are also the accessible washrooms for the pool level.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Ramp into pool: “The wet hall acts as a ramp into the hot pool. The ramp has handlebars on both sides at a height of 876 mm (2’10”).” · source, verified 2026-10-12
- Aquatic wheelchair: “An aquatic wheelchair is available upon request at the front desk.” · source, verified 2026-10-12
Facility details
| Address | 1 Mountain Ave, Banff (Banff National Park) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Parks Canada |
| Type | Hot springs (Parks Canada) |
| Features | hot tub |
| Location | 51.15086, -115.56060 |
| Map | OpenStreetMap · Directions |
Banff Upper Hot Springs is an outdoor hot springs in Banff, Alberta, run by Parks Canada. Listed features include hot tub. Hours, prices and services below come from the Parks Canada website, each linked to its source page. Water temperature about 37-40 °C (leisure pool). Posted target, stated by Parks Canada. Not a live reading. Swim times are not loaded for this facility, so check the official page for the current schedule.
Notes
- Closed Oct 13 to early November 2026 for annual maintenance (Parks Canada)
- Water temperature, hours, fees and services are from Parks Canada (checked Oct 10, 2026); each item below links to its page.
- Not a lap or slide pool: a hot-springs soak with a quiet, family-friendly code (no jumping, diving, inflatables or speakers).
- Official page checked 2026-10-10 (Parks Canada). Swim times are not loaded automatically for this facility (published as PDF / script-driven or protected calendar); use the direct schedule link.
- Parks Canada: water temperature is kept between 37 C and 40 C; when natural flow is low, heated municipal water is added (parks.canada.ca ... /debit-flow)
- Temperatures (published by operator): value c None
- Closure: CLOSED Oct 13 to "early November" 2026 for maintenance (no reopening date posted)
- Hours: Daily 10am-10pm, last entry 9:30pm (when open)
- Existing photo kept.
- Sources (Splashtemp Alberta sweep, 2026-10-16): https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/sources-banff-springs/tarifs-fees ; /workspace/swim/city/banff/banff_upper_hot_springs_hours.json ; https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/sources-banff-springs
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Hours and closures
| Open daily | 10 am - 10 pm; last entry 9:30 pm (last admission 30 min before closing) source |
|---|---|
| Closure | Closed Oct 13 to early November 2026 for annual fall maintenance source |
| Holidays | Open on all Canadian holidays source |
| Weather | May close with little notice for thunder, lightning or cold water; rain check if you were in 30 min or less source |
Admission
| Adult | $19.75 source |
|---|---|
| Senior / youth (3-17) | $17.25 source |
| Family (max 4, 2 adults) | $64.25 source |
| Extra youth | $9.75 source |
| Child under 3 | Free source |
| Also required | A national park pass; entry is first come, first served and sold in person only (no online booking) source |
Services
| Change rooms | Yes, gendered change rooms plus two accessible change rooms with showers source |
|---|---|
| Lockers | Yes, one-time-use lockers; token included with single admission source |
| Swimsuit and towel rental | Yes (swimsuits in modern and historical styles, adult XS-3XL, child 2-14); towels for rent or bring your own source |
| Café / food | Café on site; eat at the café or designated picnic areas (no eating in the pool, wet hall or change rooms) source |
| Accessibility | Ramp, automatic entrance door, elevator to all levels, accessible parking and washrooms; aquatic wheelchair at reception (personal wheelchairs not allowed in the water) source |
| Life jackets | Youth life jackets free, subject to availability source |
| Age rules | Ages 14-17 may visit alone; 13 and under need an adult 18+; swim diapers required for age 3 and under source |
| Getting there | Roam Route 1 bus from downtown Banff; paid Parks Canada parking May 15 - Oct 12, 9 am - 9 pm source |
| Overnight stay | None on site (day-use only) source |
About the facility
| Setting | Canada's highest outdoor pool (in the Rundle and Cascade mountain setting), heritage bathhouse, open since 1886 source |
|---|---|
| Water | Mineral hot spring water (sulphate, calcium, bicarbonate); chlorinated and tested hourly source |
Parks Canada information checked 2026-10-10.
Not verified does not mean unavailable. Contact the facility for confirmation.
Amenities
Wave pool, Waterslide, Lazy river, Diving tank, Sauna, Steam room, Kids’ / tot pool, Lap / lane pool, Leisure pool
Accessibility: Getting there
Accessible drop-off
Accessibility: Changing & washrooms
Accessible / roll-in shower, Shower bench or seat, Universal change room, Adult change table, Ceiling transfer lift, Lift in change room stalls
Accessibility: Entering the water
Pool lift, Zero-depth (beach) entry, Stairs with handrails into pool, Transfer platform / wall
Accessibility: Programs & sensory needs
Hearing loop / assistive listening, Tactile / Braille signage, Visual (flashing) fire alarms, Sensory-friendly / quiet swim, Adapted swim lessons, Support person admission, Service animal policy
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Sources
Last verified Oct 12, 2026 (accessibility) · Source: Official accessibility page
Listing data: City or operator website. Official page: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/sources-banff-springs/heures-hours. Found something wrong? Contact us about this pool.
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