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Welcome to the Banff Upper Hot Springs!

Banff National Park began as a result of the discovery of the hot springs. For over a century, visitors have come to soak in the soothing hot mineral waters of this famous resort. This fully restored heritage building welcomes guests year-round and offers a variety of services.

Familiarization Tours and Media Visits

We are always happy to assist you with a guided tour of the hot springs. During the guided tour a staff member will walk you through the facility showing you all the ammeneties and fetaures, as well, provide an explanation of the history, hydrology, and answer any questions that you should have. In addition, enjoying the experience yourself is a must, after the tour your are welcome to enjoy a soak on us.

Booking a Media Visit

• Please book media visits at least one week in advance - this helps us to ensure that a trained staff member can assist you to ensure you get all the information you need.
• To book a media visit please phone Donna Cook at (403) 760 - 1345 or email her at donna.cook@pc.gc.ca.

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For many of us, a holiday in the Rockies means a chance to rejuvenate the spirit with exercise, relaxation and good, clean air. These healthy activities provide us with a break from the stresses of a hectic lifestyle. And there is a place where visitors of the past and present, go to find the ultimate stress buster - the Banff Upper Hot Springs pool and Pleiades Massage and spa.

The first Europeans to find the hot springs were railway workers who were building the Canadian Pacific Railway linking one end of Canada to the other. In 1885, a dispute over ownership of the hot springs by these parties led to government intervention and the birth of one of Canada's most prized treasures, its national parks system. The hot springs were now contained within the boundaries of Canada's first national park and became Banff's first tourist attraction.

The Upper Hot Springs Bathhouse was designed as one of a number of 1930s park buildings which together were intended to create a distinctive architecture for Banff. A Queen Anne Revival or a compatible, late Medieval architectural style was adopted. These styles were modified to give the buildings a somewhat 'alpine' or 'rustic' appearance through the use of timber and local Rundle stone rock. The 1932 bathhouse was restored to its former glory in 1995 with a 4 million dollar upgrade and is now a registered Federal Heritage Building.

This fall, put relaxation first in your day and discover one of Banff's secrets: If you visit the Hot Springs during the week and early in the day, you will be able to luxuriate in true serenity. Imagine soaking in the steamy, hot water surrounded by the snowy peaks and golden trees of Autumn. It's a fantastic experience not to be missed!

Promotional Photos

The scenery at the Canadian Rockies Hot Springs is breathtaking. A picture can help convey this experience to your existing and prospective clients. Please click here to view the promotional photos that are available for your promotional use.