Ainsworth Hot Springs
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N 49° 43.598 W 116° 54.328
11U E 506813 N 5508241
Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort features three odorless pools, 150 foot horseshoe cave, main lounging pool and stream-fed cold plunge.
Waymark Code: WM146C
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/08/2007
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Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort features three odorless pools, 150 foot horseshoe cave, main lounging pool and stream-fed cold plunge. The pools provide the perfect place to relax and enjoy some of West Kootenay’s majestic scenery – Purcell Mountains and Kootenay Lake. The 43 room Resort was winner of the 2003 Excellence in Housekeeping Award from Tourism BC. The Springs Dining Room offers something to tantalize everyone’s tastebuds.
The Hot Springs feature a unique horseshoe cave, where the Hot Water first comes in. It comes into the systems at about 117 F degrees and it is cooled to an average 42 C, 114 F before it enters the caves. The mineral water falls from the caves roof and forms into a pool about waist deep, providing a natural steam bath. Stalagmites and Stalactites form everywhere. The main lounging pool temperatures average about 35 C / 96 F. Gallons of Hot Mineral Water flows through the pools, changing the water naturally about 6 times a day. For the brave they also offer a streamfed cold plunge which temperature varies with the seasons.
Temperature (F): Caves: 114 Lounging pool: 96
Temperature (C): Caves: 42 Lounging Pool: 35
Type: Developed
Cost?: Use Fee
Open to the Public?: yes
Clothing Optional?: no
Other Amenities:
Gift Shop
43 Room Resort
http://www.hotnaturally.com/
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