Winter in the Kootenays: Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body and Spirit

A scenic seven-hour drive from Calgary, the Nelson and Kootenay Lake region is the perfect destination for those seeking a relaxing getaway. Here, amid the stunning mountain views and clear water rivers, travellers seeking rejuvenation can find nourishing outdoor wonders, natural hot springs and a concentration of award-winning wellness retreats.

“If you like to be outdoors, you’ll love the West Kootenays. This region offers great hiking, biking and skiing as well as an abundance of hot springs,” affirms Jane Linley, general manager of Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort.From therapeutic waters and healthy local cuisine to restful accommodation and spa treatments, the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort has everything you need to dive into a blissful and relaxing getaway.

The Ktunaxa peoples were the first to visit the naturally occurring soothing waters in the Kootenay region and relish in its healing properties. Today, the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort is owned by the Lower Kootenay Band, part of The Ktunaxa Nation, and visitors come from around the globe to enjoy the resort’s calming springs. “The Ktunaxa peoples have labeled the springs ‘Nupika Wuu,’ which means Spirit Water. You can truly feel that here,” says Linley.

After your soak, inspire your taste buds at the resort restaurant, Ktunaxa Grill, which uses fresh local ingredients and serves Indigenous-inspired plates like wild game chili served with fresh bannock. Plan to stay a few nights at the on-site hotel and unwind in a comfortable suite with views of Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountain Range.

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