Ainsworth Hot Springs
Ainsworth (former) | |
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Unincorporated Community | |
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Coordinates: 49°44′00″N 116°54′33.91″W / 49.73333°N 116.9094194°W | |
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Province | ![]() |
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]