Ainsworth Hot Springs Travel Guide

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Panoramic View of Christina Lake during a sunny fall season day. West Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada.

Beautiful mountain and lake winter panorama landscape of calm reflection on Kootenay Lake with sunrise or sunset light and mist in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.

Millennium Park natural swimming ponds by the Columbia River in Castlegar in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada

Ainsworth Hot Springs resort is the second highest rated hot springs in British Columbia. It is also one of the rare hot springs in BC that contain natural lithium in the water.

The hot caves will have you feeling relaxed like a marshmallow.

As there isn't much in the area, there is an on-site restaurant with gourmet and regular good options at very reasonable prices.

The service at the hotel is excellent and the rooms are very clean and bright. Spending the extra money for a deluxe mountain view room is well worth it. Waking up to a sunset or watching the moon rise over the mountains is just amazing.

The hot caves fills itself up with new water 6 times a day while the pool fills up 4 times.

The best time to go is during the off season and on week days since weekends here can get nuts.

The hot springs is open to the public at a rate of $12 per person and opens at 10AM. From 8:30AM to 10AM is for hotel guests only.

If your staying as a guest there is no fee to use the springs as it's included in the cost of your room.

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Kokanee Glacier Resort

2615 HWY 3A Nelson BC

₹9,068

₹10,429 total

10 Mar - 11 Mar

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Stay at this beach motel in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Big Orange Bridge and The Cube Climbing Centre are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)

The room was spotless, all staff were very friendly! We will definitely be returning!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Kootenay Wild

230 Mountain View Drive Nelson BC

Stay at this golf guesthouse in Nelson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Balfour Ferry Terminal and Balfour Golf Course are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)

The room was spotless, the view was fabulous and our hostess was kind and helpful with our questions. It was quiet and peaceful as well. We had everything we needed!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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Kootenay Lakeview Resort, BW Signature Collection

1285 Queens Bay Road Balfour BC

Stay at this golf hotel in Balfour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...

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Pinnacle Hotel Whistler Village

4319 Main St Whistler BC

Stay at this aparthotel in Whistler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (5,222 reviews)

Great service. Close to everything. Nice amenities.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

810 Humboldt Street Victoria BC

Stay at this spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,281 reviews)

Loved having a full kitchen where we made 50% of our meals. One bedroom allowed some privacy between the two of us. The main room with the pullout bed was used by the second person and it was very comfortable. Pool great to do lengths. Location fabulous. 5/minute walk to the downtown area. 20 minute ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre, Vernon, BC

4801 27 St Vernon BC

Stay at this ski aparthotel in Vernon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...

7.2/10 Good! (1,905 reviews)

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Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Historic Ainsworth Wharf Regional Park, a lovely green space in Ainsworth Hot Springs. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's hot springs.