Found some natural hot springs

Nestled in the Kootenays down a logging road are a bunch of natural hot springs.

(I like the confused map guy)
The far right pool is about 44 degrees Celsius, the middle pool is a very comfortable mix of glacier river and the 44 degree water, while the left pool is mostly river water.
The springs are natural, with no temperature adjusting except for the mixing of water in the bottom pools. I think it's safe to assume that the pools themselves were put together by someone though, and they've put blocks around the side of the mountain as you see at the bottom of the picture. Otherwise, it's untouched. It isn't hidden away, as it is very very busy, but it was quite the experience.

This is a better view of the middle pool. It's the perfect temperature to soak in while it is 30 degrees Celsius outside. The top pool was very hot.

Rumour has it that there are many more natural springs down the road we had to travel on. It's hard to find accurate information, but what I could find said that the other ones are harder to access, but much more private. I also found an article stating that one of the spots has been covered by a landslide, which would be a sad thing indeed.

The road on the left is the road we had to take to the springs. We had to share it with logging trucks, which was only mildly terrifying. The river down below is the same river that is shown in the pictures above.

Smushed face cat tax.
For anyone who's curious, it's Lussier hot springs, near Canal Flats in BC. If anyone knows of more natural hot springs in western Canada, please let me know!!
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