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Cave and Basin National Historic Site

See the birthplace of Canada's National Park system, where hot sulphur springs were found and the original bathhouse was built in 1887. There are also a couple of short nature trails that are free to access that explain the origin and the give you a view over the pools that are free to access.

Address: 311 Cave Ave
Hours: Hours vary seasonally, check website
Price: $3.90/person, free if you have Parks Canada Discovery Pass
Website: parks.canada.ca (opens in a new tab)

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