Developed hot spring pool · Canada
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Alberta, Canada · 1.8 miles south of Banff, AB
Last updated
- Type
- Developed Developed hot spring pool
- Water temperature
- 104°F (40°C) at the pool
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Banff, AB (2 mi / 3 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About Banff Upper Hot Springs
Editor's note. Banff Upper Hot Springs is a Parks Canada pool on the slope of Sulphur Mountain above the town of Banff, at about 5,200 feet. The pool is kept in the hot-tub range and has views across the Bow Valley. Parks Canada closes it for maintenance from time to time, so check the official page before you go.
Banff Upper Hot Springs is a developed hot spring pool in Alberta, Canada, about 1.8 miles south of Banff, AB. The nearest large city is Calgary, AB, roughly 64 miles away as the crow flies.
The pool temperature has been recorded at 104°F (40°C). That puts it in the "classic hot-tub range" range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
This is a developed site with built pools, tubs or a bathhouse, so there is usually an entry fee, set opening hours and basic facilities.
Water temperature
Classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Readings come from OpenStreetMap mappers, and other public sources. Temperatures change with season, flow and pool design. See our soak temperature guide for safe soaking times.
Map and directions
Red marks Banff Upper Hot Springs. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 51.15086, -115.56062.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Banff, AB. The spring is about 1.8 miles (3 km) south of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Calgary, AB, about 64 miles (103 km) in a straight line.
- Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.
Hot springs near Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Radium Hot Springs 104°F
- Mist Mountain Hot Springs Not recorded
- Line Creek Sulphur Springs Not recorded
- Wildhorse Warm Springs Not recorded
- Halfway Hot Springs Not recorded
Before you go
- Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
- Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
- Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
- Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Banff Upper Hot Springs?
The pool temperature has been recorded at 104°F (40°C), which is classic hot-tub range. The range most soakers aim for. 104°F is the upper limit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends for hot tubs.
Where is Banff Upper Hot Springs?
Banff Upper Hot Springs is in Alberta, Canada, about 1.8 miles south of Banff, AB. The GPS coordinates are 51.1509, -115.5606.
What hot springs are near Banff Upper Hot Springs?
The closest listed spring is Radium Hot Springs, about 41 miles southwest. Mist Mountain Hot Springs is about 51 miles away.
What should I bring to a hot spring?
Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.
Sources and corrections
This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1 Source 2
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