Hot Springs of Western Canada

by Jim McDonald

A new guide to Canada's hot springs, all of which are in western Canada, and some hot springs in Washington and Alaska. This book includes hot springs resorts and natural and handmade hot springs pools that can be reached by car or require a walk, hike, or boat trip to reach. Some of the hot springs in the wilderness are especially appealing because they have excellent pools and are seldom visited. The book also provides information on how hot springs work and on the springs' water temperatures, water characteristics, and histories. With the aid of detailed area maps, hot spring enthusiasts will know just where to go to ease their bodies and souls. 40 maps and 25 colour and 50 black and white photographs.

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1997

Reviews

[Christopher Field · Rating 4 out of 5]

I came across the 1st Edition Paperback in the 70's (75 is a guess) after my amazing first visit to a natural Hot Spring (Lussier) and have loved it since. This book has helped me visit, I am guessing here, 70 percent or better, of the original list of, Western Canada's springs. I am still searching for the original cover photo of Luisser Hot Spring, back then there was still the small Cave, with a rough hut above the hottest pool, built by the "Tree Harvesters".

It had been another rainy day of Car camping / travelling, when we asked our waitress, at the restaurant in Skookumchuck BC, what was special about the area. I still mentally thank her <3

[Jeanette Glass · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great descriptions of where to find lesser known warm and hot springs. A fun way to spend summer (or winter days).