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  • The experience.

    A modern thermal ritual.

Nature’s powerful tonic.

Connect to the raw elements and natural rhythm of Lake Louise. Dramatic landscapes inspire a consciously crafted wellness journey of reflection, restoration and vitality. Deeply intentional, all-sensory and designed to stay with you long after you leave.

A sensory journey.

Deeply immersive self-reflection.

Hot. Cold. Breath. Pause. The natural elements of water and air combine for an expertly curated pathway to self-discovery.

  • A woman stepping into glacial-fed waters at Basin Glacial Waters

    Thermotherapy Circuit

    Journey between thermotherapy components. From hot to cold, from a sharp breath to a deep exhale, from calm reflection to a sense of invigoration. Connect body, mind and overall well-being.

  • A woman in a bathing suit lying face up on a stone floor.

    Heat Ritual

    Feel enveloped by invigorating dry heat in our traditional Finnish and Bio Saunas. Outside, experience the traditional European Aufguss Sauna where our expert Aufgussmeister can guide you through a small-group ritual.

  • Bare feet walking through a steamy wet surface.

    Instant Refresh

    Bathe in a series of varying-temperature pools. From the circular reflexology pool to waterfall feature pool and Kneipp Walk pools. The ice-temperature plunge and cold bucket drop offer dramatic instant refresh.

  • A wet man lying with his head on his crossed arms on a wooden surface.

    Moments of Pause

    Feel the gentle warmth radiating from our Himalayan salt wall, naturally ionizing the air. Pause, meditate and purify. Next, experience the deep relaxation of our Hot Stone Room. Melt away muscle tension on heated stone slab beds.

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  • About the Experience

    The feeling is pure.

    The essence of the BASIN Glacial Waters journey rests upon the ancient healing practice of thermotherapy. Flow through varied water temperatures to stimulate and restore the body and calm the mind. Discover quiet reflection and a deliberate stirring of the senses.

  • Sacred Entrance

    Step through an atmospheric passageway, surrounded by alpine stones and water. Uninterrupted views onto the lake, and the dominating glacier above, lay the foundation for the experience.

  • Steam Ritual

    Healing aromas. Heated stones. Enveloping steam. Ease your aching muscles with a steam ritual to begin your experience.

  • Submerge

    Embrace whole-body sensations in a series of vitality pools. Unknot tight shoulders as a waterfall cascades from high above. Plunge to reset your body’s system. Absorb astounding views from an outdoor pool.

  • Heat & Purify

    Improve your circulation, state of mind and immune function with thermotherapy in contemporary saunas lined with sustainable wood.

A glass of water casting a long shadow on a table.

Pause and reflect.

Glacier lounge.

Complement your awakening with exquisite food and drink offerings. Rehydrate and restore with a menu of simple, freshly prepared dishes and curated selection of nootropics and adaptogens for further enhancement and stress release.

Outdoor overlook rendering of Basin Glacial Waters, Lake Louise

Basin Glacial Waters

Frequently asked questions.

  • BASIN Glacial Waters is located at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the heart of Banff National Park.

  • The BASIN Glacial Waters thermal wellness experience is based on thermotherapy, the ancient practice of flowing through different water temperatures in a cycle to enhance overall wellbeing. The facility offers an indoor-outdoor experience, featuring a series of varying-temperature pools, saunas and resting spaces.

  • The Glacier Lounge is an area for rest and nourishment that is part of the thermotherapy cycle. It is exclusive for guests of BASIN Glacial Waters and cannot be accessed by outside guests. The lounge is an open space to rehydrate and restore with a focus on wellness. It offers a small menu of simple, freshly prepared small dishes and a selection of nootropics and adaptogens.

  • BASIN Glacial Waters will be for guests aged 18+. Children are not permitted to access the facility.

  • During its opening phase, BASIN Glacial Waters will be available exclusively to overnight guests of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, with daily access passes – bookable on a pre-reserved basis while availability allows – opening up to guests outside of the hotel at a later stage.

  • Guests will be invited to freely discover and experience the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility during their allocated visit time. At select times of day, there will be guided enhancements and short sessions held within enclosed areas of the space, serving as additional wellness experiences to the thermotherapy guided journeys. These will be available to a number of guests on a pre-reserved basis.

  • To encourage self-discovery and relaxation for all guests, BASIN Glacial Waters does not allow smartphones and other mobile devices into the experience. Please leave them with your belongings in a secure locker before entering the thermotherapy circuit.

  • Spa treatments will continue to be offered in the Fairmont Spa, located in the lower lobby of Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. BASIN Glacial Waters is a self-guided thermal bathing circuit that guests are encouraged to experience at their own pace.