In 1923 an analyst from the Canadian government did some tests that showed the waters were radioactive, hence the name Radium. It is believed that the water is therapeutic, particularly for arthritis sufferers. Even for completely healthy people, the water is certainly relaxing and soothing and the view provided from the pools of the red walls of Sinclair Canyon is sheer beauty. Geographical formations are the order of the area, as witnessed by the redrock wall and the dramatic crack which you pass through upon entering Radium.

The village of Radium is also now synonymous with golf as it boasts two top-rated 18-hole golf courses; the Springs at Radium and the Radium Resort. Radium is also the gateway to a will Purcell Mountain backcountry rife with recreational opportunities.