Ainsworth Hot Springs
Founded in 1883 by steamboat operator George Ainsworth, this little historic village on the shore of Kootenay Lake in British Columbia draws visitors to its hot springs and the nearby Cody Caves — a network of tunnels originally cut by miners to increase thermal water flow. The oldest surviving community on Kootenay Lake, it once thrived on silver-lead mining before declining in the 1890s. Today the hot springs and cave spelunking are the main draws.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.7 km3.5 mi
Ainsworth Hot Springs: quick answers
Where is Ainsworth Hot Springs?
Ainsworth Hot Springs is in Canada.
How do you get to Ainsworth Hot Springs?
The nearest airport is Castlegar (YCG), about 1 hr 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ainsworth Hot Springs?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -7°C20°F. The wettest month is November, with about 127 mm5.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ainsworth Hot Springs?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ainsworth Hot Springs?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kaslo, New Denver and Slocan.