
Facilities and services
Kootenay National Park
Parks Canada offers a variety of facilities and services throughout Kootenay National Park. Find information below about the Visitor Centre, campgrounds, activities and experiences, wireless communication services, roads and day-use areas, as well as important information about which services and amenities are offered in the local areas.
Located at 7556 Main Street East, Village of Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia The Visitor Centre is shared between Parks Canada and Tourism Radium, both offering information services to visitors in the area. Parks Canada provides services from May to mid-October, while Tourism Radium provides services year-round. Come in to speak with our friendly and knowledgeable Visitor Centre staff! Kootenay National Park: National Information Service: Kootenay National Park offers a variety of frontcountry and backcountry campgrounds, operating from mid-May to early October. Explore options at Camping in Kootenay National Park. Explore options for hotels and other accommodations through Kootenay Rockies Tourism and Tourism Radium. Kootenay National Park offers a variety of opportunities for visitors to experience, explore, learn, and connect. Explore options at Activities and Experiences in Kootenay National Park. Looking for a unique way to rest and recharge? Visit the Radium Hot Springs Pools to soak in natural mineral-rich hot springs water, or swim in the deep cool pool. This family-friendly facility is listed on the Canadian Register of Historic Places and is one of three thermal pools in the Rocky Mountain national parks. The Radium Hot Springs Pools are located 3 km east of the Village of Radium Hot Springs, at the southern end of Kootenay National Park, and is one of three thermal pools in the Rocky Mountain National Parks. Highway 93 South (also called the Banff-Windermere Highway) runs 94 km through the center of Kootenay National Park and is maintained by Parks Canada year-round. Day-use areas are located along the highway, providing locations to safely pull-over, take in a view, use a restroom, enjoy a picnic, or access a trailhead. ‘Restrooms’ in the park are outhouses that are equipped with dry toilets, toilet paper and hand sanitizer, and are cleaned daily. Modern restrooms are available at the Visitor Centre in the Village of Radium Hot Springs, B.C. Day-use areas and restrooms are open seasonally from May to mid-October. In the winter, many day-use areas and restrooms remain open, though the areas may not be cleared of snow and easily accessible immediately after a snowfall. Road conditions can change quickly. Always check your route and the current road conditions prior to departure. For the most up-to-date road and weather reports, visit: There are no cellular or Wi-Fi services available in Kootenay National Park. Cellular and Wi-Fi services are available in the surrounding population centers. There are four emergency phones located throughout Kootenay National Park for visitors and motorists to use. These phones may be used 24/7 year-round and connect directly to Parks Canada Emergency Dispatch. The emergency phones are located along Highway 93 South and are clearly marked on highway signage. Locations of emergency phones: Kootenay National Park is open year-round, but the park is a dynamic environment! When deemed necessary, area closures and restrictions may be established within the park, without prior notice. These closures and restrictions are put into place for the purpose of enhancing public safety, the protection of sensitive wildlife and critical habitats, or where active park management is occurring. Be sure to review the list of Important Bulletins to stay up-to-date on relevant restrictions and closures in Kootenay National Park that may impact your planned activities. There are always hazards associated with outdoor recreation. Seek out information to reduce your safety risks, to make well-informed decisions, and to enjoy your time in the national park. For general information on how to stay safe when enjoying the outdoors visit AdventureSmart.ca. Kootenay National Park has limited services and amenities. There are no fuel stations, food services, or public transportation in the park. The closest population and service centers are the Village of Radium Hot Springs (B.C.) and the town of Invermere (B.C.), just outside the park’s south-west entrance. The town of Banff (Alb.) is the closest full-service centre to the north-east entrance. Village of Radium Hot Springs from the Valleyview Trail The Village of Radium Hot Springs is situated at the crossroads of highways 93 and 95, located 2 km from Kootenay National Park's south-west entrance. This small village is the closest population and service center to Kootenay National Park. Some services are limited in the village, but visitors will find additional services in the town of Invermere just 17 km south. Local services and amenities: The town of Invermere is located 19 km south of Kootenay National Park's south-west entrance (17 km south of the Village of Radium Hot Springs), via Highway 93. Local services and amenities: The town of Banff is located 41 km from Kootenay National Park's north-east entrance, making it the closest full-service center on the northern end of the park. Cross over the provincial border of British Columbia and Alberta as you travel from Kootenay National Park into Banff National Park. To access the town of Banff, travel east from Castle Junction via the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1). Local services and amenities:Visitor Centre
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Contact us year-round:
250-347-9505 (By phone, May to mid-October)
kootenayinfo-infokootenay@pc.gc.ca
1-888-773-8888 (toll free)
information@pc.gc.caCamping and accommodations
Activities and experiences
Roads and day-use areas
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Closures and restrictions
Amenities in the area
Village of Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia
Town of Invermere, British Columbia
Town of Banff, Alberta