| History, Mystery and Hot Springs Caves abound in | | | | trophy fishing, golfing, skiing and hiking Kokanee |
| Ainsworth Hot Springs... Whether you're looking | | | | Glacier and Whitewater to name but a few, |
| for a unique natural springs experience that | | | | resulting in increased traffic and settlement to this |
| includes an underground cave boasting | | | | area. |
| temperatures of 38°C (108°F) for | | | | The OLYMPICS will generate much traffic to |
| relaxing pleasure (year-round), or whether you | | | | British Columbia in the next few weeks and we |
| enjoy Spelunking in the underground Cody Caves | | | | expect many visitors from around the globe to |
| of only 10°C (summer) you'll find them both | | | | travel around the whole of British Columbia, |
| in Ainsworth along with breathtaking views of the | | | | including the West Kootenay's. If you are like |
| Kootenay Lake & Purcell Mountain Range. | | | | most 1st time travellers to Ainsworth Hot |
| This particular hot springs also has a variety of | | | | Springs, British Columbia, you'll agree that this is |
| different pools boasting different temperatures | | | | the best Hot Springs in Canada and you'll either |
| and young children seem to appreciate the Glacier | | | | plan a return visit here, or hope to move here |
| Plunge for an instant cool down. | | | | permanently. One thing is certain, you will leave |
| Ainsworth is the oldest settlement on the | | | | Ainsworth de-stressed, feeling healthier and have |
| Kootenay Lake, nestled amongst the Selkirk | | | | a better understanding of what the locals call |
| Mountain Range. Ainsworth has been a well-kept | | | | "Kootenay Time"! You can either drive here via |
| secret and includes only 100 year-round residents, | | | | Hwy #31 or you can fly to Castlegar (50 Km's) or |
| 1 hotel, 2 motels and 1 historical lodge that is | | | | to the new, Rocky Mountain International Airport |
| steeped in history and mystery. These days, the | | | | in Cranbrook (3 hr drive), then rent a vehicle for |
| secret is out as there are many more attractions | | | | your very scenic onward journey to Ainsworth. |
| to explore nearby such as more hot springs, | | | | |