Cave & Basin Hot Springs
Address:
Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
1 403 762-4900
Category: Hot Springs-soakable
GPS GeoCoords: 51.169417, -115.5918
At the end of Cave Drive
Source: GuytheLizard
This is the original hot springs found by the first explorers of the Banff area, and the cause of the creation of the national parks in Canada (they precede Yellowstone in the USA by several years). There is a visitor and interpretative centre. You can also rent a 1920's style bathing suit.
Historic and geological displays reveal the effects of the warm sulphur water on the flora and fauna of the area. Interpretative displays and self-guiding trails. Interpretative. Centre open year-round. Swimming pool open mid June to Labour Day.
