Radium Hot Springs
What's new?
Planning your summer visit
Updated: July 15, 2021
On July 1, 2021, British Columbia moved into step three of its restart plan.
Wearing a mask is recommended in public indoor spaces for those over 12 who are not fully vaccinated. Please familiarize yourself with current guidance before visiting.
Please be patient and kind to staff and other patrons.
What you need to know:
Entry is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available.
Please limit your visit to 1–2 hours.
Last entry is 7 p.m. daily.
Expect lengthy outdoor waits. Dress appropriately for the weather. Pack a water bottle.
There is limited access to shelter or shade while you wait.
Rental swimsuits and towels are available. Towels may be purchased.
Capacity is 200 people to ensure lifeguard-to-patron ratios are maintained. Please respect other patrons’ personal space.
A picnic area is available on the upper deck before or after your soak.
Swimwear must be clean, not inhibit the wearer’s movement and be different from the clothing you arrived in. To learn more visit the trip planning section of our FAQ.
Slides and diving boards have reopened. A sitting area is available on the hot pool deck for cooling off.
Please be respectful and follow these rules:
Continue to stay home if you have a runny nose, cough, fever or feel ill.
Do not use alcohol or intoxicating substances at the facility, including while in line.
Food is not permitted in the building or pools.
Lounge chairs are not available. Personal chairs, coolers and bulky items are not permitted.
Hours of operation
Radium Hot Springs operates on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are neither required nor available.
Hot pool
Monday to Friday
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cool pool
Monday to Friday
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hours are subject to change. Last admission 60 minutes before closing time.
Radium Hot Springs is open on Canadian holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
Prices
$7.46
$6.09
Free
$6.54
$22.64
$4.01
Single entry
Adult (18-64)
Youth (3-17)
Child (Under 3)
Senior (65+)
Family
(2 adults & 2 youth)
Extra Youth
$65.41
$50.69
$55.19
Book of 10 tickets
Adult (18-64)
Youth (3-17)
Senior (65+)
$6.54
$5.06
$5.52
Group rate
(10 or more people must arrive together and pay in one transaction)
Adult (18-64)
Youth (3-17)
Senior (65+)
$1.90
$1.90
$1.00
Rentals
Swimsuit
Towel
Additional Locker Token
Prices are subject to change. Locker token included in all prices except annual passes
For information about hotel and activity packages click here.
Directions
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5420 Highway 93, Radium Hot Springs BC V0A 1M0
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116.0388°W 50.6349°N
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260 km west of Calgary
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3 km northeast of the village of Radium Hot Springs on Hwy 93
By car
From Calgary or the town of Banff, take the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) to Castle Junction in Banff National Park. At Castle Junction, take Highway 93 South to Kootenay National Park and Radium Hot Springs.
From the roundabout in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, take the Highway 93 exit headed east towards Banff National Park through Kootenay National Park. The hot springs are located 1.8 km past the park gate.
By bus
There is no public transit to Radium Hot Springs.
Parking
On-site parking for cars, RVs and motor coaches is available in the main parking lot on the southbound side of Hwy 93 South. From this parking lot, Radium Hot Springs can be safely accessed via the sidewalk leading to the pedestrian underpass. Accessible parking and ramp access to the Aquacourt are available via the small parking lot on the northbound side of Hwy 93 South.
Current conditions
Water flow
Weather
Temperature
Water temperature is currently between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius or 98 and 104 Fahrenheit.
The cool pool is kept at 27-29 °C
Amenities
Change rooms
Men’s, women’s and accessible change rooms are located in the pool level of the facility. Washrooms, showers and one-time use lockers are all located in the change rooms.
Visitors must shower with soap prior to entering the pools.
Cool Pool
The cool pool is 25 meter swimming pool with a diving board and two slides.
Find out more about designated lane swims here.
Food
Snacks and bottled non-alcoholic beverages are available through on site vending machines. There is currently no café at Radium Hot Springs.
The Village of Radium Hot Springs located 3 km from the hot springs, is home to numerous cafes, restaurants, gift shops and motels. A full list of services in the Village of Radium Hot Springs is available on the Tourism Radium website.
Things to do
Here for the weekend? Explore one of the nearby hiking trails located right at our doorstep or take in the view from Parks Canada’s iconic red chairs. Pick up your copy of Parks Canada’s Explore the Radium Hot Springs area guide and start exploring.
To learn more about things to do in Kootenay click here.
Enjoy a great day trip to Radium Hot Springs with this itinerary
Pleiades Spa and Wellness
Pleiades Spa and Wellness permanently closed on Friday October 30, 2020.
We would like to thank our clients and the community for your support over the past 6 years.
Click here for information about spas and wellness centres in the Village of Radium Hot Springs.
