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Banff Inn - Whirlpool

501 Banff Avenue Banff AB T1L 1A9 · Aquatic Facility

16 inspections

  1. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Safety and Supervision plan and Sanitation plans were updated and kept onsite. Missing Water Quality Incident Response plans.- Please ensure Water Quality Incident response plans for bacteriological, diarrheal, vomitus, and fecal incidents and created and kept onsite.
  2. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday March 30th, 2026, was not processed by the lab. Missing time of collection on the form. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Safety and Supervision plan and Sanitation plans were updated and kept onsite. Missing Water Quality Incident Response plans.- Please ensure Water Quality Incident response plans for bacteriological, diarrheal, vomitus, and fecal incidents and created and kept onsite.
  3. Demand Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Safety and Supervision plan and Sanitation plans were updated and kept onsite. Missing Water Quality Incident Response plans.- Please ensure Water Quality Incident response plans for bacteriological, diarrheal, vomitus, and fecal incidents and created and kept onsite.
  4. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday March 2nd 2026, was not processed by the lab, missing date on the form.- Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Safety and Supervision plan and Sanitation plans were updated and kept onsite. Missing Water Quality Incident Response plans.- Please ensure Water Quality Incident response plans for bacteriological, diarrheal, vomitus, and fecal incidents and created and kept onsite.
  5. Demand Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday February 9th, 2026, was not processed by the lab, missing ID sticker on the bottle. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Safety and Supervision plan and Sanitation plans were updated and kept onsite. Missing Water Quality Incident Response plans.- Please ensure Water Quality Incident response plans for bacteriological, diarrheal, vomitus, and fecal incidents and created and kept onsite.
  6. Monitoring Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Safety and Supervision plan and Sanitation plans were updated and kept onsite. Missing Water Quality Incident Response plans.- Please ensure Water Quality Incident response plans for bacteriological, diarrheal, vomitus, and fecal incidents and created and kept onsite.
  7. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Wednesday October 1st, 2025, was not processed. Time of collection not written on the form. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • **Repeat Violation**Flow rate was measured to be 80 gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. Turnover rate is currently 27 minutes- Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • **Repeat Violation**Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • **Repeat Violations**1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  8. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • **Repeat Violation**Flow rate was measured to be 80 gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. Turnover rate is currently 27 minutes- Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • **Repeat Violation**Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • **Repeat Violations**1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  9. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate was measured to be 100gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. - Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The sodium bicarbonate in the mechanical room was not labelled. - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents to prevent misuse. 2) The muriatic acid and chlorine chemicals did not have secondary containment. - Ensure the chemicals have a secondary containment system to protect staff in case the chemicals spill.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  10. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday December 2nd, 2024,was not processed by the lab, wrong date on the form.- Operators were informed to submit a re-sample on Thursday.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate was measured to be 100gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. - Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The sodium bicarbonate in the mechanical room was not labelled. - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents to prevent misuse. 2) The muriatic acid and chlorine chemicals did not have secondary containment. - Ensure the chemicals have a secondary containment system to protect staff in case the chemicals spill.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  11. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday November 18th, 2024, was not processed by the lab. Not enough water for them to be able to test it. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample on Thursday.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate was measured to be 100gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. - Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The sodium bicarbonate in the mechanical room was not labelled. - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents to prevent misuse. 2) The muriatic acid and chlorine chemicals did not have secondary containment. - Ensure the chemicals have a secondary containment system to protect staff in case the chemicals spill.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  12. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Tuesday October 15th, 2024, had an HPC of 110 CFU/mL. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate was measured to be 100gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. - Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The sodium bicarbonate in the mechanical room was not labelled. - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents to prevent misuse. 2) The muriatic acid and chlorine chemicals did not have secondary containment. - Ensure the chemicals have a secondary containment system to protect staff in case the chemicals spill.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  13. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday June 3rd, 2024 was not processed by the lab due to the incorrect date on the bottle. Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate was measured to be 100gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. - Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The sodium bicarbonate in the mechanical room was not labelled. - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents to prevent misuse. 2) The muriatic acid and chlorine chemicals did not have secondary containment. - Ensure the chemicals have a secondary containment system to protect staff in case the chemicals spill.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  14. Demand Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate was measured to be 100gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. - Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The sodium bicarbonate in the mechanical room was not labelled. - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents to prevent misuse. 2) The muriatic acid and chlorine chemicals did not have secondary containment. - Ensure the chemicals have a secondary containment system to protect staff in case the chemicals spill.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  15. Demand Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday March 25th, 2024 had Pseudomonas isolated. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from Monday March 25th, 2024, had an HPC of 180 CFU/mL. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate was measured to be 100gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. - Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The sodium bicarbonate in the mechanical room was not labelled. - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents to prevent misuse. 2) The muriatic acid and chlorine chemicals did not have secondary containment. - Ensure the chemicals have a secondary containment system to protect staff in case the chemicals spill.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.
  16. Monitoring Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Flow rate was measured to be 100gpm. Minimum flow rate for the whirlpool should be 110gpm. - Adjust flow rate so it meets the minimum flow rate and proper turnover rates are achieved.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • 1) The sodium bicarbonate in the mechanical room was not labelled. - Ensure all chemicals used are labelled to indicate their contents to prevent misuse. 2) The muriatic acid and chlorine chemicals did not have secondary containment. - Ensure the chemicals have a secondary containment system to protect staff in case the chemicals spill.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • Anti-entrapment plans onsite were not updated. - Ensure plans are updated (add date for when drain covers changed) and are kept on-site at all times.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • 1) Written policies for adverse water quality incidents, general sanitation, and safety and supervision were not available on site. - Ensure polices are updated to provide information on how to respond to adverse events. Ensure records of these polices are kept on site. 2) Temperatures for the sauna and steam room were not being recorded.- Ensure temperatures are being recorded on the daily log sheets.