Hot springs resort · Canada
The Spa @ Elmhirst's
Ontario, Canada · 11 miles east of Peterborough, ON
Last updated
- Type
- Resort Hot springs resort
- Water temperature
- Not recorded
- Cost
- Not recorded
- Hours or season
- Not recorded
- Clothing
- Not recorded
- Nearest town
- Peterborough, ON (11 mi / 17 km)
- Coordinates
- Pools or sources
- 1
About The Spa @ Elmhirst's
The Spa @ Elmhirst's is a hot springs resort in Ontario, Canada, about 11 miles east of Peterborough, ON.
No reliable water temperature is on record for this spring yet. Test the water with your hand before getting in, and if you measure it, send us the reading.
As a resort, it offers managed pools and visitor facilities. Expect to pay for entry or a room, and book ahead at busy times.
Map and directions
Red marks The Spa @ Elmhirst's. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 44.24975, -78.10852.
Getting there
- Nearest town: Peterborough, ON. The spring is about 11 miles (17 km) east of town in a straight line.
- Nearest large city: Peterborough, ON, about 11 miles (18 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.
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 Details in any directory can go out of date.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
Where is The Spa @ Elmhirst's?
The Spa @ Elmhirst's is in Ontario, Canada, about 11 miles east of Peterborough, ON. The GPS coordinates are 44.2497, -78.1085.
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
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