

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Cave and Basin has been a special place for Indigenous peoples for over ten thousand years and continues to be so to this day. In 1883, three railway workers found the thermal springs, sparking a series of events that led to the creation of Canada’s first national park. Today, the site is a gathering place for sharing stories about conservation and the connection between people and the land in Canada’s national protected areas. Visit the Cave and Basin National Historic Site to experience the birthplace of Canada’s national parks and learn about the natural and cultural history of the mountains. Discover the hot water that seeps from the rocks, smell the minerals and explore the trails.
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May 15 to October 15* Open daily: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 16 to May 14* Thursday to Monday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 25 Closed *Closed: June 16 to 19, 2025 June 20, 2025: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. September 22 to 26, 2025 October 23 to 25, 2025 December 15 to 18, 2025 March 16 to 19, 2026 Please note hours are subject to change.
Opening Times
May 15 to October 15, Open daily: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.