A Dip In A Soothing Mineral Hot Spa was An Added 'Plus' At Canyon Hot Springs.

The most perfect end to a long day of driving is a swim in a natural mineral hot spring surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Travelling through the Rocky Mountains, visitors will find numerous parks, natural hot springs, challenging golf courses, and an intriguing history that appeals to everyone.

However when we discovered that Canyon Hot Springs at Revelstoke just off highway #1 also had a campground, we thought we hit the jackpot. The spacious campsites at this extremely scenic hot springs complex was the icing on the cake. Within minutes after checkin, we allowed the warm natural spring water in the 60,000 gallon swimming pool and the 15,000 gallon hot pool to erase all stiffness of our long day. For centuries, First Nation's people used the springs specifically for their healing powers

The hot water is piped 2-miles from the original timber enclosure at the historic CPR townsite (now a ghost town) - established at the turn of the century. The railway employees dug and blasted, a pit at the hot springs and then lined it with heavy timbers. That open air "hot tub" was used by visitors and residents alike for numerous years,

A challenging18-hole Riverside Golf Course, (park office may have discount coupons), many hiking trails accessible for all fitness levels from handicap to rock climbing plus several museums are just a few of the numerous activities that keep everyone busy in these spectacular surroundings. For Camping and contact info - click here

Camp In An Incredible Mountain Village Just Minutes From Banff, Alberta

Is a western adventure in the cards in the near future? Do not miss a stop at Canmore, Alberta. This pictographic mountain village is located minutes from Banff and only 1.5 hours from Calgary – just off the Trans-Canada highway.

Although Canmore began as a coal mining town, this Alpine style village emerged as a world renowned stopping spot after hosting the Nordic events for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Only then did it evolve into a world-class, four-season destination complete with quality accommodations and eateries; including a ‘Big Rig’ campground.

Visitors to Canmore continually comment on the quality and the friendliness of this remarkable retreat. No matter which direction you look, breathtaking scenery simply personifies the term of a true mountain village. What a perfect place to roost while you explore and discover the sites and sounds of the Canadian Rockies.

Click here for details of the full-service Spring Creek RV Campground

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