The Fox Hotel - Whirlpool

461 Banff Avenue Banff AB T1L 1H8 · Aquatic Facility

18 inspections

1. Demand InspectionJun 26, 2026

   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?
     • Anti-entrapment plan has some missing/incorrect information regarding max flow rate, jet system, and circulation cover ratings. - Please update anti-entrapment plan to include all relevant information.
2. Demand InspectionJun 18, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • June 15/26; Water sample had HPC of 150cfu/ml. Treat and resample.
   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample from Monday May 25th, 2026, had an HPC of 260 CFU/ml. 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 June 1st, 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?
     • Anti-entrapment plan has some missing/incorrect information regarding max flow rate, jet system, and circulation cover ratings. - Please update anti-entrapment plan to include all relevant information.
3. Demand InspectionJun 2, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample from Monday June 1st, 2026, was not processed by the lab. Missing ID sticker on the bottle. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample from Monday May 25th, 2026, had an HPC of 260 CFU/ml. Operators were informed to treat and 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?
     • Anti-entrapment plan has some missing/incorrect information regarding max flow rate, jet system, and circulation cover ratings. - Please update anti-entrapment plan to include all relevant information.
4. Demand InspectionMay 28, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample from Monday May 25th, 2026, had an HPC of 260 CFU/ml. Operators were informed to treat and 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?
     • Anti-entrapment plan has some missing/incorrect information regarding max flow rate, jet system, and circulation cover ratings. - Please update anti-entrapment plan to include all relevant information.
5. Demand InspectionApr 13, 2026

   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?
     • Anti-entrapment plan has some missing/incorrect information regarding max flow rate, jet system, and circulation cover ratings. - Please update anti-entrapment plan to include all relevant information.
6. Monitoring InspectionJan 23, 2026

   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?
     • Anti-entrapment plan on file indicates the recirculation drain covers expired May 2025. Other documentation indicates they may have been changed in 2023. - Please verify the specifications for the drain covers. Replace the covers if they are expired. Update anti-entrapment plan to include the new specifications and expiry dates.
7. Demand InspectionDec 18, 2025

   0 infractions

8. Demand InspectionOct 30, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample from Monday October 27th, 2025, had an HPC of >57,000 CFU/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
9. Demand InspectionSep 5, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
     • Water sample from Tuesday September 2nd, 2025, had an HPC of 970 CFU/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
10. Monitoring InspectionFeb 10, 2025

    0 infractions

11. Demand InspectionDec 17, 2024

    0 infractions

12. Demand InspectionDec 3, 2024

    2 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from November 25th, 2024, had an HPC of 58,000 cfu/ml. - 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 December 2nd, 2024, was not processed by the lab, wrong date on the form. - Operators were informed to submit a re-sample.
13. Demand InspectionNov 29, 2024

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from November 25th, 2024, had an HPC of 58,000 cfu/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
14. Demand InspectionAug 22, 2024

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from August 19th, 2024, had an HPC of 140 cfu/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
15. Demand InspectionJul 18, 2024

    1 infraction

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Water sample from July 15th, 2024, had an HPC of 160 cfu/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
16. Demand InspectionJul 5, 2024

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • Water sample from July 2nd, 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 July 2nd, 2024, had an HPC of 420 cfu/ml. - Operators were informed to treat and re-sample.
17. Monitoring InspectionJan 15, 2024

    1 infraction

    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • Two of the whirlpool lights had come out of their sockets and were in the basin. - Operators fixed the lights onsite.
18. Demand InspectionNov 17, 2023

    2 infractions

    • 02. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Critical)?
      • July 4/23; Pseudomonas positive, HPC <57,000+. Treat and resample.
    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Nov.14/23; HPC 2810cfu/ml. Treat and resample.