Nakusp Hot Springs Pools
Winter’s here and soaking can happen anytime between 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm daily! Enjoy catching snowflakes on your nose, your tongue AND your toes!
The pools are situated outside of the main customer service building.
The change rooms, which have heated floors, lockers and showers are indoors.
There are two pools fed by water from natural mineral springs set in the forest a ways from the pools. The Hot Pool is kept at 107°F(41°C) in the winter and 103°F(38°C) in the summer. The Warm Pool is kept at 100°F(38°C) in the winter and 97°F(36°) in the summer.
Mineral Content
The mineral content the the waters consists of the following minerals
in milligrams
per litre:
CALCIUM: 62.200
CHLORIDES: 1.600
COPPER: 0.080
FLUORIDES: 2.850
LEAD: 0.014
MAGNESIUM: 0.280
“….hmmmm…What makes the water hot?”
POTASSIUM: 0.500
PHOSPHORUS: 0.003
SILICA: 62.500
SODIUM: 77.300
SULPHATES: 209.300
There is some suspicion that soaking in mineral waters is healthy for us! There may even be some likely health benefits !
Amenities
- Locally made soaps, massage bars and mineral bath salts, hot springs t-shirts, bathing suits, books and more.
- Snacks, organic coffee, juices, icecreams and other refreshments
- Educational displays about the hot springs
- iPad – make camping reservations, take a survey, weather forecasts, stunning photography!
- Kids playground!
- Special Needs washroom and pool lift
- Tourism information board
- Bathing suit rentals
- Snowshoe rentals
- Trail guide booklets and more!
Rates
- Adult – $9.50 per dip or $15.00 all day
- Seniors (60+) – $8.50 per dip or $12.25 all day
- Student / Disability – $8.50 per dip or $12.25 all day
- Youth (6-17 years) – $8.50 per dip or $12.25 all day
- Children (5 & under) – Free all year, for every dip!
- Late Swim (1 hour before close) -- $15.00 includes evening swim plus next day pass
FAMILY RATES – enjoy discounted rates year round
- Family (2 Adults & a max. of 4 Youths) – $31.00 per dip or $40.50 all day
- Family (additional Youth) – $5.25 per dip or $6.50 all day
PUNCH PASS RATES – swim anytime for a great rate!
- Adult 10 Swim Card $75.00 or 20 Swim Card $150.00
- Youth or Senior 10 Swim Card $70.00 or 20 Swim Card $140.00
RENTALS
- Towel Rental $2.50
- Bathing Suit Rental $2.50
- Lock Rental ($1 rental plus $2 deposit) $3.00
- Snow Shoes $10.00 per day
Goggles, Water Wings, Nose Clips and Ear Plugs are available for sale.
We accept Cash, Visa, Master Card, Travelers Cheques and Interac - Thank you!