Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, BC Canada

Fairmont Hot Springs is perfectly situated amongst the majestic mountains of the Canadian Rockies in southeast British Columbia. The resort boasts of a highly reputable 4.5 star rating, making it one of the most popular and celebrated resorts in North America.

Guests to the lodge are offered a wide range of activities from which they can select during their stay. Most popular, of course, are the steaming mineral hot springs, which are a sure-fire way to revitalize the mind, body and spirit.

Guests of Fairmont can choose to relax in the private guest pool as they soak in a naturally heated back of minerals. Due to the high temperatures, guests are advised not to soak for longer than 20 minutes in the hot springs.

Following a relaxing soak, many guests choose to take advantage of the other spa amenities at the resort. These offerings include a hot stone massage to relax tired muscles, aromatherapy, reflexology, classic European facials, manicures, waxing and more. Prices are quite affordable and the spa is open to both men and women. Spa packages are also available for individuals wishing to indulge in a variety of treatments.

When it comes to the hot spring pools, Fairmont offers one of the largest facilities in Canada. The resort pumps over 1.5 million gallons of geothermal mineral water each day. To ensure optimal cleanliness, the pools are drained, scrubbed and refilled with clean water each night.

When guests step into the hot springs, they step into a warming environment that literally soothes muscle tension away is if it didn’t exist in the first place. The benefits of soaking in the hot springs include: increasing metabolism, accelerating healing, soothing tired muscles and improving blood circulation.

The Fairmont Hot Springs have been a popular destination for over 100 years. In 1887, a pioneer named George Geary traveled to the area and created a homestead for himself in the area that now includes the resort. One year later, he sold the land to Sam Brewer, an American, who then settles the land surrounding the Mountainside Golf Course. Brewer’s house still stands and is occupied by the son of Llyod Wilder’s, one of the most productive owners of the resort.

Several years ago, Fairmont Hot Springs resort received the distinction of being a “Power Smart Green Hotel,” which means that it is environmentally friendly and the features of the resort are designed to conserve water.

More than 12,000 people visit Fairmont Hot Springs each year to soak in the celebrated tubs and relax in the soothing spas. One thing is for sure about this spa – once you come, you will be hooked for a lifetime.

Learn more at the Fairmont Hot Springs website.