Fairmont Indian Baths - Hot Springs in Canada

The geothermal water flows freely right in front of the resort facility.

The turquoise-blue water was truly impressive.

Indoor Bathrooms Are for Viewing Only

If you're staying at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, these wild hot springs are within walking distance.

Incidentally, I'm not quite sure what the official name of this wild hot springs is.

Cross the road near the lodge's main entrance and look up the hill—you'll spot the place right away.

There were sign, and a walking path to the wild hot springs had been maintained.

The symbolic rectangular building served as a landmark.

The window frames of the three windows had been turned into flower beds.

The trail wound its way around the building.

This stone structure is said to have been added later atop baths used by the indigenous people.

Because of that, the drainage was leaking out from the bottom.

Three bathrooms arranged at equal intervals.

Alpaca

There're vent holes.

You're really paying attention.

Capybara

These bathrooms are designated as historic sites and are open for viewing only.

That said, it's effectively open to come and go as you please.

The water in two of the tubs had completely stagnated, but the remaining one was still in a good condition.

Although algae had grown around the tub, the inside was surprisingly clean, suggesting a previous guest had just cleaned it.

Water temp 106 degrees F, the perfect temperature.

A film of minerals had formed on the surface of the water.

Turquoise Blue Water

The hill itself appears to be formed from the massive deposits of the hot springs, and several sources could be seen around the buildings.

A rock pool where the tilted bench sinks.

Light reflected off the bottom formed by the precipitate, making the entire thing appear turquoise blue.

The source was located just behind the bench and was actively gushing forth.

Water temp was 111 degrees F.

At the sources, I could even detect the distinct smell—and honestly, it was the real deal, incomparable to the resort's water.

This view, this hot springs.

It felt strangely odd that the best wild hot springs were practically neglected, right in front of the commercial resort.

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