Mist Mountain Hot Springs
Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
- Location
- Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada
- Water type
- thermal
- Temperature
- 40 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Balancing
LowHigh
Rich in trace elements — gentle on the skin.
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Sierra Mist was a lemon-lime flavored soft drink line introduced by PepsiCo in 1999. By 2003, it was available in all US markets. The name is a play on Mountain Dew: sierra is the Spanish word for "mountain range" and both mist and dew are composed of water droplets. The brand was aimed at competing with Sprite and 7 Up.
Insider tip — Mist Mountain towers above the Highwood River valley in Alberta's Kananaskis Country — a wilderness recreation area in the Canadian Rockies south of Banff with comparable scenery but a fraction of the crowds. These backcountry hot springs require a multi-hour hike through mountain wilderness to reach, rewarding visitors with thermal pools amid alpine meadows where grizzly bears roam the valleys below the Mist Mountain massif.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.