Northeast of Nelson, Ainsworth is near some of B.C.’s premiere heli-skiing locations, such as Snowwater, Retallack, Selkirk, and Baldface. For those not spending their life savings on heli-skiing, Whitewater ski resort is the closest option for powder turns. At Ainsworth the water enters the pools through a horseshoe-shaped cave, where the water actually falls from the ceiling of the cave, creating a steam bath; bathers can sit back and enjoy the stalagmites and stalactites formed everywhere in the cavern. After the horseshoe pool experience, take a plunge in the cold pool, where the temperature varies throughout the year. An adult day pass is $15 or you can opt for the $10 single entry fee.(