Perched above Golden, British Columbia, Kicking Horse is a ski resort with some of the steepest terrain in the Rockies. Powder-filled bowls and long alpine runs draw skiers and snowboarders in winter, while summer reveals hiking and mountain biking trails with sweeping valley views. A gondola carries visitors up to mountaintop dining and wildlife encounters — grizzlies roam the surrounding wilderness. After a day of high-adrenaline adventure, nearby hot springs and mountain lodges offer a gentler rhythm. Kicking Horse is dramatic and untamed, a place where thrill and tranquillity balance.

At the entrance to Kootenay National Park, Radium Hot Springs is famed for its vast open-air mineral pool set beneath towering cliffs. The water is naturally heated and rich in minerals, easing muscles after days of hiking, cycling, or winter skiing. The village itself is welcoming, with small inns and wildlife often wandering its streets. Surrounded by canyons, rivers, and alpine passes, Radium is both invigorating and restful — a gateway where Rocky Mountain adventure meets warm-water renewal.

On the banks of the Columbia River, Revelstoke is a mountain town with a big reputation for powder skiing, steep slopes, and backcountry adventure. In summer, its alpine meadows and trails bloom with wildflowers, while rafting and climbing add energy to long days outdoors. Just outside town, hot springs like Halcyon and Canyon offer restorative soaks with views of forests and peaks. With its mix of frontier charm, outdoor culture, and geothermal renewal, Revelstoke feels both lively and restorative — a hub where wild landscapes and wellness intertwine.

Set on the banks of Arrow Lake in British Columbia’s Kootenays, Halcyon Hot Springs combines dramatic scenery with therapeutic waters. Modern pools overlook snow-tipped mountains, while rustic trails and lakefront cabins bring calm between soaks. The springs were long known for their healing properties, and today the retreat continues that legacy with mineral-rich pools, cold plunges, and serene forest surroundings. Halcyon is quiet and elemental, a place where mountains and water define the rhythm of rest.