Radium Hot Springs
Radium Hot Springs natural hot springs, Bram Rossman photo
The village of Radium Hot Springs is the western gateway to Kootenay National Park and the BC end of the Banff/Windermere Parkway. People come here for the parks, golfing, hiking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, and of course, the wonderful, rejuvenating hot springs.
Set at the entrance to Sinclair Canyon on the lower slope of the Rocky Mountains, this small village (population 900) is big on old-fashioned alpine hospitality and charm. With a few notable exceptions, the hotels, motels and restaurants are of similar post WW2 vintage.
Don't be surprised to see large numbers of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep wandering the streets. These spectacular animals spend most of the year grazing in and around the village.
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Things to do in Radium Hot Springs
Historically, the mineral pools have always been the main attraction, but there is a lot more to this community than hot water. Visitors today can also enjoy vigorous outdoor recreational activities such as horseback riding, hiking, mountaineering and ice climbing.
With a resident population of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, and with one of the world's most significant unspoiled wetland areas on its doorstep, Radium Hot Springs is a unique wildlife viewing destination.
Walk from the village up to Redstreak Campground, and follow the trail to the mineral pools. Return to the village through Sinclair Canyon, and visit Rolf Hier's extraordinary woodcarving shop.
Start a golf tour at the Radium Resort or Springs golf courses, and play a different Windermere Valley course every day for a week.
In winter, soak in the hot springs after a day of skiing or snowmobiling. The Radium Hot Springs mineral pools are located inside the boundary of Kootenay National Park, just east of the village. A Parks Canada pass is not required when driving to the springs.
Where to Start
For more information on sights, events and activities in and around Radium Hot Springs, contact the Visitor Centre on Main Street East, parallel to Highway 93/95.
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