Paint Pots

Natural feature East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

What to expect

Paint Pots is a destination in Kootenay National Park, located in British Columbia, Canada. The park offers various hiking trails, including the Paint Pots trail, which is an easy walk to three iron-rich mineral springs that stain the surrounding earth a vibrant ochre colour. The park also features scenic views, glaciers, and a variety of wildlife. Families can enjoy short hikes and walks, such as the Juniper/Sinclair Canyon trail, Redstreak Campground trail, and the Letwilc7úl̓ecw trail, which offers a grassland restoration area and interpretive signs about medicinal plants. The park is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna

Plan your family visit to the Paint Pots with these blog insights 👇

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Banff National Park with kids: all the information at a glance

Banff National Park with kids: all the information at a glance
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked the trail to the paint pots

Highlights: We saw 2 other people while walking this trail and the parking lot was also virtually empty ✨