| Cave and Basin National Historic Site | |
|---|---|
| National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Province | Alberta |
| Municipality | Banff |
| Elevation | 1,405 m (4,610 ft) |
| Established | 1885 |
| Year built | 1916 (pool structure) |
The Cave and Basin National Historic Site of Canada is located in the town of Banff, Alberta within the Canadian Rocky Mountains, at the site of natural thermal mineral springs around which Canada's first national park, Banff National Park, was established.
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