A popular destination in Banff will soon be closed for most of this year
If you plan to check out one of the most iconic tourist destinations in Banff, you may want to visit soon, as it will be closed for upgrades starting next month.
Parks Canada says the Banff Upper Hot Springs will undergo necessary maintenance work and facility upgrades, requiring a full site closure for the duration of the work.
The Banff Upper Hot Springs will be closed starting Sept. 2 to late December 2025.
“During this time, the entire facility will be closed. Investments in the preservation and restoration of national historic sites, such as the Banff Upper Hot Springs, will protect these important heritage places for future generations,” Parks Canada stated.
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Canadian Pacific Railway workers discovered the Cave and Basin Hot Springs at the foot of Sulphur Mountain back in 1883, which captured the attention of the nation and led to the creation of Canada’s first national park, Banff National Park.
On Canada Day, 1932, the Upper Hot Springs bathhouse opened, complete with sulphur water swimming pool, plunge baths, steam rooms, tubs, showers and dressing rooms.
It’s shaping up to be a busy few months of upgrades in Banff, with one section of the downtown core seeing some heavy maintenance upgrades.
If you’re on the hunt to escape to a hot spring this fall while the stunning Banff spot is closed, check out our roundup of some of the best you can visit.
You can check out more information regarding the closure online.