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As you ease into Canada’s second largest hot spring, relaxation pours into your body. After a hard day on the road, travellers traveling to Alaska can relax at Liard River Hot Springs.
The hot springs complex is noted for its natural setting in a lush boreal spruce forest, and it is of national ecological value. During the summer months, the park is such a popular tourist destination that the campground fills up early each day. Liard is also open throughout the year. Alpha Pool, a public hot spring with water temperatures ranging from 42°C to 52°C, is open to the public. A changing room and a composting toilet are available. A boardwalk that leads to the hot spring pools travels through a warm water swamp and boreal woodland, which are home to a broad range of plant groups as well as mammalian and avian species.
To avoid disturbing the vulnerable habitat, visitors must stay on the boardwalk at all times in this region. In the warm water wetlands, keep an eye out for moose eating. The area was formerly known as the “Tropical Valley” because of the rich plant life impacted by the springs’ warmth.
The tiny freshwater fish darting back and forth under the park’s wooden boardwalk are lake chub. Endemic to the park, these small fish are unique among North American minnows because they can survive in such warm water. the absolute number of Lake Chub in the Liard Hot Springs complex is not known but they are abundant and may number in the thousands.
Liard River Hot Springs is located on the Alaska Highway at kilometer 765, some 60 kilometers north of Muncho Lake Provincial Park.
Day of Inception: April 26, 1957
Size of the park: 1,082 hectares
Kootenay Forest Services Ltd. proudly operates this park.
For more information on the campground, contact Kootenay Forest Services at [email protected].
ph: 250 776-7000
access to campsite reservations
User Fees
The day-use fee is $5 for adults, $3 for youngsters, and $10 for families from April 1 to October 31.
Adult annual passes are $10, and family passes are $20.
Visitors must pay at the gatehouse, which also serves as a nearby visitor center. The funds will be used to expand programs and personnel presence. The payments also contribute to the park’s upkeep expenses, which are elevated due to environmental variations and heavy usage. At the park, all fees must be paid in cash.
Reservations for campsites must be made by Discover Camping. When no reservations are open, all campsites are first-come, first-served.
Have you ever visited a location after reading about it in a book?
Ever since reading Into The Wild in 6th grade I was enamored by Christopher McCandless. I dreamed of following his journey and making it to Alaska and seeing even a portion of the sights he saw. 4 years later I bought the book of his photographs from his camera that he carried along on his trip, which felt like an intrusion into his personal journey but I loved the personalness of it compared to the book written about him. Before moving down to Arizona, I decide to follow this dream and drive up to Alaska and follow some of the spots he hit along the way.
This will be a series as I visited around 5 specific spots that he stood, but here is my favorite part of the entire trip, Liard River Hot Springs. I LOVE taking my baths and I need them to be scalding and slightly painful before I am willing to get in and take one. Liard Hot Springs ended up being a sort of choose your own adventure of taking a hot bath. If you choose to relax away from the source the water is nice and warm, and then if you choose to go closer to the source it gets to be very, very hot. This is one of the points of the trip that I am constantly thinking back to, wishing I could just live close so I could come and relax here all the time.
Stopped and spent the night camping at the Liard River Hot Springs on our way into the Yukon. What an absolutely stunning and serene place in so many ways. 🌊🏞️♨️🧖
#liard #liardriver #liardriverhotsprings #hotsprings #liardhotsprings #liardriverhotspringsprovincialpark #liardrivercamping #camping #campingbc #campingbritishcolumbia #northernbc #campingnorthernbc #naturalhotsprings #naturalhotspring #alaskahighway #alcan #campingout #onourway #paths #boardwalk #historicmile496 #remote #remotecamping #purebeauty #beautyinnature #everywhereatonce #atpeace #peaceful #sopeaceful #peacefullife
We saw black bears every evening (a total of 23 during our stay). My first bears in the wild. See the clover blossom in its mouth ? Amazing to watch how fast and eagerly these big fellows graze on the roadsides. Swipe for the full picture
*****
Nous avons rencontré des ours noirs, ou baribals, chaque soir (23 au total pendant notre séjour). Mes premiers ours sauvages. Vous voyez la fleur de trèfle dans sa gueule ? Ils sortent des bois pour se gaver de végétaux riches en sucres en préparation de l’hiver. C’est fascinant de voir avec quel appétit ils tondent les lisières. Swipez pour l’image complète
#alaskahighway #bears #ours #liardriverhotsprings #britishcolumbia#americanblackbear #blackbear #bearsofinstagram #baribal #oursnoir #foretboreale #arcticforest #atp_consulting #joel_brunet_photographie #patriceaguilar
#gerardtsao #jacquespoulard #atp_consulting
Feb 2020 at Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park. We took a 4h (each way from Fort Nelson) drive to visit the hot springs in -30C weather. Absolutely worth the slight white-knuckled drive for this winter wonderland.
Leaving the hot spring was the hardest part... It’s hard to convince your body to leave 30C+ water when you KNOW it’s -30C outside 😂 A lot of self pep talk had to happen, and I don’t think I’ve ever gotten changed as fast in my life.
[LINK IN BIO] If you’re in need of a bit of rest and relaxation regardless of the season, this stunning provincial park in BC is definitely worth checking out. 👀
Liard River Hot Springs Park is home to the second largest hot spring in Canada, providing road trippers with a quality place to unwind after a long day on the road.
Head to the link in curiocityvancouver's bio to learn more!
Photo via BC Parks
#curiocityvancouver #vancouver #yvr #bc #bcparks #britishcolumbia #liardriverhotsprings #hotsprings
The grass is greener 🦬🦬🦬 I miss the bison.
#watsonlake #watsonlakeyukon #yukon #yukonterritorycanada #yukonterritory #liard #liardhotsprings #liardriverhotsprings #bc #britishcolumbia #northernbritishcolumbia #southernyukon #bison #woodbison #buffalo #woodsbuffalo #grass #longgrass #eatinggrass #herbivore #animals #wildanimals #animalsofcanada #canadiananimals #canadianwildlife #canadianwilds #bcanimals #bcwildlife #yukonanimals #yukonwildlife
This was an absolute dream come true.
Sitting in an all natural hot spring in the fall catching a sunset. I could have spent hours on hours in here. Total relaxation mode.
More about this beautiful place be coming up this weekend in my blog 👌🍂🍁
This was third time I've been in one and they fascinate me and feel so good for the mind and body all in one. I love my baths but they do not come close to this. 🙏
First time was in Peru when hiking to Machu Picchu. Second was in Costa Rica outside of La Fortuna & third was well HERE in the homeland of Canada. Canada sure is a beautiful country. 😍
Who else loves themselves a hot spring?
Human Roast. All are welcome 😋😋
#liardhotsprings #liardriverhotsprings #liard #canada #canadian #canada🇨🇦 #canadasworld #canadaday #hotsprings #thickwomen #thickthighssavelives #thick #plussize #canadaday #hotspringsnationalpark #liardriver #canadatravel #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #travelphotography #traveler #instatravel
WTF Wednesday !!
Staying at Liard Hotsprings Lodge !!
Perfect place to stay, eat and relax after 21 hours of driving with 7 to go !!
I’m in the dining room with Ashley for a quick meal, excited to get to the Hotsprings !
Having a Chocolate Milk 2 Go.
She has chosen for me the Spaghetti Bolognese special with Parmesan Chips and Garlic Toast !
I love pasta !! This sure hit the spot !
Good choice Ashley.
Now it’s across the road to the Hotsprings.
These Hotsprings are so special, other than the stairs going down from the change rooms everything is natural !
A nice walk in the rain on the boardwalk through a totally unique ecosystem !
Then in to the springs where the temperature variations are incredible.
Gravel bottom with water bubbling through. Some spots so hot you almost can’t take it……then one step and you cool off!
These springs are incredible. If you’re ever in this neck of the woods……you can’t miss stopping in to enjoy them !!
Ashley goes every night when the dining room closes !! What’s that tell you ?
#restaurants#wtfwednesday#kelownatourism#cocktails#food#seevers#foodie#kelowna#dinearound#wineries#okanagan#foodstagram#foodlover#delicious#foodiesofinstagram#yummy#instafoodporn#summervibes#lostinflavours#foodphotography#breakfast#brunch#lunch#supper#dinner#taproom#tastingroom#eveningsnacks#liardriverlodge
#liardriverhotsprings
#WildfireAlert - This time we had a #wildfire alert on our phone and are now recovering after 800 km in the smoke in paradise #LiardRiverHotSprings. Thanks to the Lady in Dinosaur Provincial Park for this tip.
curiocityvancouver [LINK IN BIO] If you’re in need of a bit of rest and relaxation regardless of the season, this stunning provincial park in BC is definitely worth checking out. 👀
Liard River Hot Springs Park is home to the second largest hot spring in Canada, providing road trippers with a quality place to unwind after a long day on the road.
Head to the link in curiocityvancouver's bio to learn more!
Photo via BC Parks
#curiocityvancouver #vancouver #yvr #bc #bcparks #britishcolumbia #liardriverhotsprings #hotsprings
This natural wonder on the Alaska Highway! Bonus - in winter you can have it all to yourself!
#getoutside #getoutsideanddostuff
#hike #hikebc #hikecanada
#northernbc #britishcolumbia
#bcparks
#midnightsun #wintersolstice #Christmas2022
#yukoncanada
#nomad #nomadlife #homeiswhereyouare
#liardhotsprings #liardhotspringsprovincialpark #liardriverhotsprings #transcanadatrail transcanadatrail bcparksfdn yourbcparks
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#liardhotsprings #liardriverhotsprings #hotsprings #britishcolumbia #canada #travelcanada #alcan #thegreatnorth
We drove 8h round trip from Fort Nelson to go to Liard River Hot Springs! I’ve been before, but it was in June. Ever since, I’ve been looking forward to returning in winter. A short boardwalk takes you to the hot springs, and on the cooler side, you can head downstream until the branches converge and you’re in the middle of this winter wonderland. The water in the main pool is around 40°C and the ambient air temperature was approximately -25°C. Definitely stop by if you’re ever on the Alaska Highway!
Walking the boardwalks around the Liard River Hot Springs, British Columbia 🌲🌳🌲🌳
#liardriverhotspringsprovincialpark #liard #liardhotsprings #liardriverhotsprings #provincialpark #boardwalk #theboardwalk #ontheboardwalk #northernbc #northernbritishcolumbia #camping #raining #campingintherain #hotspring #naturalhotspring #moisture #moist #moistpost #rainsofinstagram #misting #heavyrain #intherain #caughtintherain #slipperywhenwet #watchyourstep #magical #magicalmoments #magicalplace #summer2023 #mysummer2023
A two-lane tour through a state of mind… Mine and Connie’s pilgrimage through the North took us up the Alaska Highway (37) until we reached Watson Lake, YT before eventually soaking in the spoils of Liard River Hot Springs, BC. #BeautifulBC #LiardRiverHotSprings #Connie #Akita #SignPostForest #WatsonLakeYukon #SwitchedOff #Unplugged #TruckCamping
Waking up at 4:30am Alaskan time to work our eastern time zone jobs, means it’s extra cold when we start our days. Wishing we were back here in the warm Liard springs!
#liard #liardriverhotsprings #canada #thenomadicpack #rvlife #rvcouple #homeonwheels #fulltimetravel #fulltimerv #rvfulltimer #rv #rvcommunity #rvliving #rvtravel #rvlifestyle #adventure #travel #wanderlust #explore #livelife #liveyourlife
An amazing view at liardriverhotsprings in Northern BC 🏊🧖⛰️
#liard #liardriverhotspringsprovincialpark #liardhotsprings #liardriver #liardriverhotsprings #liardrivercamping #swamp #hotpools #sauna #naturalsauna #sulfur #steam #risingsteam #remote #remotewilderness #northernbritishcolumbia #northernbc #alaskahighway #swampmusic #camping #summercamping #campingbc #campingnorthernbc #ourcamp #boardwalks #takeitin #takingitin #takeintheview #takeinthemoment #takeinthebeautiful
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Have you ever visited a location after reading about it in a book?
Ever since reading Into The Wild in 6th grade I was enamored by Christopher McCandless. I dreamed of following his journey and making it to Alaska and seeing even a portion of the sights he saw. 4 years later I bought the book of his photographs from his camera that he carried along on his trip, which felt like an intrusion into his personal journey but I loved the personalness of it compared to the book written about him. Before moving down to Arizona, I decide to follow this dream and drive up to Alaska and follow some of the spots he hit along the way.
This will be a series as I visited around 5 specific spots that he stood, but here is my favorite part of the entire trip, Liard River Hot Springs. I LOVE taking my baths and I need them to be scalding and slightly painful before I am willing to get in and take one. Liard Hot Springs ended up being a sort of choose your own adventure of taking a hot bath. If you choose to relax away from the source the water is nice and warm, and then if you choose to go closer to the source it gets to be very, very hot. This is one of the points of the trip that I am constantly thinking back to, wishing I could just live close so I could come and relax here all the time.
Stopped and spent the night camping at the Liard River Hot Springs on our way into the Yukon. What an absolutely stunning and serene place in so many ways. 🌊🏞️♨️🧖
#liard #liardriver #liardriverhotsprings #hotsprings #liardhotsprings #liardriverhotspringsprovincialpark #liardrivercamping #camping #campingbc #campingbritishcolumbia #northernbc #campingnorthernbc #naturalhotsprings #naturalhotspring #alaskahighway #alcan #campingout #onourway #paths #boardwalk #historicmile496 #remote #remotecamping #purebeauty #beautyinnature #everywhereatonce #atpeace #peaceful #sopeaceful #peacefullife
We saw black bears every evening (a total of 23 during our stay). My first bears in the wild. See the clover blossom in its mouth ? Amazing to watch how fast and eagerly these big fellows graze on the roadsides. Swipe for the full picture
*****
Nous avons rencontré des ours noirs, ou baribals, chaque soir (23 au total pendant notre séjour). Mes premiers ours sauvages. Vous voyez la fleur de trèfle dans sa gueule ? Ils sortent des bois pour se gaver de végétaux riches en sucres en préparation de l’hiver. C’est fascinant de voir avec quel appétit ils tondent les lisières. Swipez pour l’image complète
#alaskahighway #bears #ours #liardriverhotsprings #britishcolumbia#americanblackbear #blackbear #bearsofinstagram #baribal #oursnoir #foretboreale #arcticforest #atp_consulting #joel_brunet_photographie #patriceaguilar
#gerardtsao #jacquespoulard #atp_consulting
Feb 2020 at Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park. We took a 4h (each way from Fort Nelson) drive to visit the hot springs in -30C weather. Absolutely worth the slight white-knuckled drive for this winter wonderland.
Leaving the hot spring was the hardest part... It’s hard to convince your body to leave 30C+ water when you KNOW it’s -30C outside 😂 A lot of self pep talk had to happen, and I don’t think I’ve ever gotten changed as fast in my life.
[LINK IN BIO] If you’re in need of a bit of rest and relaxation regardless of the season, this stunning provincial park in BC is definitely worth checking out. 👀
Liard River Hot Springs Park is home to the second largest hot spring in Canada, providing road trippers with a quality place to unwind after a long day on the road.
Head to the link in curiocityvancouver's bio to learn more!
Photo via BC Parks
#curiocityvancouver #vancouver #yvr #bc #bcparks #britishcolumbia #liardriverhotsprings #hotsprings
The grass is greener 🦬🦬🦬 I miss the bison.
#watsonlake #watsonlakeyukon #yukon #yukonterritorycanada #yukonterritory #liard #liardhotsprings #liardriverhotsprings #bc #britishcolumbia #northernbritishcolumbia #southernyukon #bison #woodbison #buffalo #woodsbuffalo #grass #longgrass #eatinggrass #herbivore #animals #wildanimals #animalsofcanada #canadiananimals #canadianwildlife #canadianwilds #bcanimals #bcwildlife #yukonanimals #yukonwildlife
This was an absolute dream come true.
Sitting in an all natural hot spring in the fall catching a sunset. I could have spent hours on hours in here. Total relaxation mode.
More about this beautiful place be coming up this weekend in my blog 👌🍂🍁
This was third time I've been in one and they fascinate me and feel so good for the mind and body all in one. I love my baths but they do not come close to this. 🙏
First time was in Peru when hiking to Machu Picchu. Second was in Costa Rica outside of La Fortuna & third was well HERE in the homeland of Canada. Canada sure is a beautiful country. 😍
Who else loves themselves a hot spring?
Human Roast. All are welcome 😋😋
#liardhotsprings #liardriverhotsprings #liard #canada #canadian #canada🇨🇦 #canadasworld #canadaday #hotsprings #thickwomen #thickthighssavelives #thick #plussize #canadaday #hotspringsnationalpark #liardriver #canadatravel #travel #travelgram #travelblogger #travelphotography #traveler #instatravel
WTF Wednesday !!
Staying at Liard Hotsprings Lodge !!
Perfect place to stay, eat and relax after 21 hours of driving with 7 to go !!
I’m in the dining room with Ashley for a quick meal, excited to get to the Hotsprings !
Having a Chocolate Milk 2 Go.
She has chosen for me the Spaghetti Bolognese special with Parmesan Chips and Garlic Toast !
I love pasta !! This sure hit the spot !
Good choice Ashley.
Now it’s across the road to the Hotsprings.
These Hotsprings are so special, other than the stairs going down from the change rooms everything is natural !
A nice walk in the rain on the boardwalk through a totally unique ecosystem !
Then in to the springs where the temperature variations are incredible.
Gravel bottom with water bubbling through. Some spots so hot you almost can’t take it……then one step and you cool off!
These springs are incredible. If you’re ever in this neck of the woods……you can’t miss stopping in to enjoy them !!
Ashley goes every night when the dining room closes !! What’s that tell you ?
#restaurants#wtfwednesday#kelownatourism#cocktails#food#seevers#foodie#kelowna#dinearound#wineries#okanagan#foodstagram#foodlover#delicious#foodiesofinstagram#yummy#instafoodporn#summervibes#lostinflavours#foodphotography#breakfast#brunch#lunch#supper#dinner#taproom#tastingroom#eveningsnacks#liardriverlodge
#liardriverhotsprings
#WildfireAlert - This time we had a #wildfire alert on our phone and are now recovering after 800 km in the smoke in paradise #LiardRiverHotSprings. Thanks to the Lady in Dinosaur Provincial Park for this tip.
curiocityvancouver [LINK IN BIO] If you’re in need of a bit of rest and relaxation regardless of the season, this stunning provincial park in BC is definitely worth checking out. 👀
Liard River Hot Springs Park is home to the second largest hot spring in Canada, providing road trippers with a quality place to unwind after a long day on the road.
Head to the link in curiocityvancouver's bio to learn more!
Photo via BC Parks
#curiocityvancouver #vancouver #yvr #bc #bcparks #britishcolumbia #liardriverhotsprings #hotsprings
This natural wonder on the Alaska Highway! Bonus - in winter you can have it all to yourself!
#getoutside #getoutsideanddostuff
#hike #hikebc #hikecanada
#northernbc #britishcolumbia
#bcparks
#midnightsun #wintersolstice #Christmas2022
#yukoncanada
#nomad #nomadlife #homeiswhereyouare
#liardhotsprings #liardhotspringsprovincialpark #liardriverhotsprings #transcanadatrail transcanadatrail bcparksfdn yourbcparks
• i forgot that you existed •
•
•
•
•
#liardhotsprings #liardriverhotsprings #hotsprings #britishcolumbia #canada #travelcanada #alcan #thegreatnorth
We drove 8h round trip from Fort Nelson to go to Liard River Hot Springs! I’ve been before, but it was in June. Ever since, I’ve been looking forward to returning in winter. A short boardwalk takes you to the hot springs, and on the cooler side, you can head downstream until the branches converge and you’re in the middle of this winter wonderland. The water in the main pool is around 40°C and the ambient air temperature was approximately -25°C. Definitely stop by if you’re ever on the Alaska Highway!
Walking the boardwalks around the Liard River Hot Springs, British Columbia 🌲🌳🌲🌳
#liardriverhotspringsprovincialpark #liard #liardhotsprings #liardriverhotsprings #provincialpark #boardwalk #theboardwalk #ontheboardwalk #northernbc #northernbritishcolumbia #camping #raining #campingintherain #hotspring #naturalhotspring #moisture #moist #moistpost #rainsofinstagram #misting #heavyrain #intherain #caughtintherain #slipperywhenwet #watchyourstep #magical #magicalmoments #magicalplace #summer2023 #mysummer2023
A two-lane tour through a state of mind… Mine and Connie’s pilgrimage through the North took us up the Alaska Highway (37) until we reached Watson Lake, YT before eventually soaking in the spoils of Liard River Hot Springs, BC. #BeautifulBC #LiardRiverHotSprings #Connie #Akita #SignPostForest #WatsonLakeYukon #SwitchedOff #Unplugged #TruckCamping
Waking up at 4:30am Alaskan time to work our eastern time zone jobs, means it’s extra cold when we start our days. Wishing we were back here in the warm Liard springs!
#liard #liardriverhotsprings #canada #thenomadicpack #rvlife #rvcouple #homeonwheels #fulltimetravel #fulltimerv #rvfulltimer #rv #rvcommunity #rvliving #rvtravel #rvlifestyle #adventure #travel #wanderlust #explore #livelife #liveyourlife
An amazing view at liardriverhotsprings in Northern BC 🏊🧖⛰️
#liard #liardriverhotspringsprovincialpark #liardhotsprings #liardriver #liardriverhotsprings #liardrivercamping #swamp #hotpools #sauna #naturalsauna #sulfur #steam #risingsteam #remote #remotewilderness #northernbritishcolumbia #northernbc #alaskahighway #swampmusic #camping #summercamping #campingbc #campingnorthernbc #ourcamp #boardwalks #takeitin #takingitin #takeintheview #takeinthemoment #takeinthebeautiful
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