Ainsworth Hot Springs
Ainsworth (former) | |
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Unincorporated Community | |
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  Ainsworth Hot Springs Location within British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°44′00″N 116°54′33.91″W / 49.73333°N 116.9094194°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | Kootenays |
| Regional District | Central Kootenay |
| Founded | May 31, 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 0.57 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Population (2016)[1] | |
| • Total | 20 |
| • Density | 35.7/km2 (92/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| Postal code | V0G |
| Area code | 250 |
| Highway | Highway 31 |
| Waterway | Kootenay Lake |
Ainsworth Hot Springs, previously named Ainsworth, is a historic village on Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, Canada and has a population of 20.[1] Founded on May 31, 1883, it is the oldest surviving community on Kootenay Lake.[2] Ainsworth Hot Springs is located on Highway 31, 11 miles (18 km) north of Balfour and 12 miles (19 km) south of Kaslo, British Columbia.[3] Today, Ainsworth Hot Springs and the Cody Caves are a popular destination for tourists and spelunkers.[3]
- ^ a b Go BC. "Ainsworth Hot Springs". Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ Downs, Art (1979). Pioneer Days in British Columbia Volume 4. Heritage House and main author Edna Hanic. pp. various. ISBN 0-9690546-8-8.
- ^ a b British Columbia.com. "Ainsworth Hot Springs". Archived from the original on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-18.