Birthplace of Canada's national parks: Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada

Activities

Trails beginning at the Cave and Basin

• Walk along the 0.4 km Discovery Boardwalk Trail above the bathing pavilion to see the cave vent and the location of the former Hotel. View the two smaller springs bubbling from the mountainside and the pools filled with pink bacteria, white and green algae, small fish, and insects.
• Explore the 0.5 km Marsh Boardwalk Trail below the building to find out more about the natural history of this area. Look for the fish and bird life that live in the wetlands below.
• The 7.4 km round trip Sundance Trail and the 2.7 km Marsh Loop are two other walks in the vicinity. Enjoy a safe walk along these trails by watching for wildlife and giving them the space they need.
• This 2.5 km Marsh Loop provides brilliant views of the mountains, and good winter birding opportunities. A series of boardwalk trails allow you to explore the unique environment of the thermal springs. For a small fee, visit the birthplace of Canada's National Parks at the Cave & Basin National Historic Site. Trailhead: At the parking lot of the Cave & Basin National Historic Site.
  

Marsh Loop
2.5 km loop, 10 m elevation gain
Trailhead: At the parking lot of the Cave & Basin National Historic Site. Provides brilliant views of the mountains, and good winter birding opportunities. A series of boardwalk trails allow you to explore the unique environment of the thermal springs. For a small fee, visit the birthplace of Canada's National Parks at the Cave & Basin National Historic Site.