There's an abandoned hot springs in Alberta that millions of people once visited

There are some gorgeous hot springs to visit in Alberta, but did you know there’s a spot in the Rockies that is nothing but ruins of a former pool?

Nestled near the iconic Miette Hot Springs facility in Jasper National Park, you can find the ruins of the Miette Aquacourt, which operated from 1938 to 1984.

The area dates back to the 1800s, when First Nations people introduced members of the Hudson’s Bay and North West Companies to three hot springs located on Sulphur Creek, a tributary of Fiddle River, Parks Canada stated.

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The Miette Aquacourt was a welcome improvement on log pools and canvas tents that previously occupied the area when it first opened. Over the years, millions of people came to soak in the hot springs water.

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After nearly 50 years of welcoming visitors, unstable rocks on surrounding slopes, weakening concrete and aging equipment, overcrowding, and poor access led to the closing of this facility in 1984.

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From the looks of a former photo of the aquacourt that’s at the site, the spot where people swam in the hot springs has been completely overrun by nature, with decently large trees growing in the pool area.

Laine Mitchell/Daily Hive

Laine Mitchell/Daily Hive

You can learn more about the history of the Miette Hot Springs in Alberta on the Parks Canada website.

Do you know anyone who had the chance to visit the Miette Aquacourt back when it was in operation? Let us know in the comments.