Thorsen Creek Hot Springs
Thorsen Creek Hot Springs
Hot Spring
Secluded hot springs near Bella Coola, accessible via tributary from Thorsen Creek. Overshadowed by nearby petroglyphs, these historic hot springs may have been used by early inhabitants.
The Thorsen Creek Hot Spring is located just outside of Bella Coola, just a short distance up a tributary from Thorsen Creek itself. These springs are not frequently visited, as their presence is often overshadowed by the petroglyphs nearby, as well as the plethora of things to do in and around Bella Coola. The petroglyphs are noted as one of the oldest archeological sites in all of British Columbia, making these hot springs likely a traditional site for some of the earliest people to arrive in the area.
Thorsen Creek Hot Spring is an excellent location if you are looking for a peaceful retreat from some of the busier hot springs in the province. This site is rich with history, and you can feel yourself engulfed with serenity as you immerse yourself in these historic waters. This site is best visited in late fall and early spring as you will have to cross Thorsen Creek to reach the site, which is safest to do when the water level is low.
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Detailed Directions
- From Bella Coola, head west along HWY 20 to the community of Thorsen Creek.
- From there, take the logging road, either by driving if it is open or hiking the roughly 5km/3mi on the east side of the creek, until you reach the major tributary coming in from the west.
- Cross here, and follow the tributary up stream a short ways until you reach the spring.
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