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.

Visit the Cave and Basin to experience the birthplace of Canada’s national parks. Discover the hot water that seeps from the rocks, smell the minerals and explore the trails.

Photos: Vlad Umnov, wowabouts.com/explore/post-cave-and-basin-national-historic-site-banff