It's been years since I've done either of these, so hopefully someone can chime in with a more recent take, but two of my go-to's in this area were Lussier hot springs in White Swan provincial park and Premier Lake.
The Lussier hot springs are very natural and a nice change from the petri dish that is Fairmont and Radium, though accessibility might be an issue.
Premier Lake is - as I remember it - a very quiet and small lake... the kind of place you can pack a picnic lunch to and just enjoy some peace and quiet.
IIRC, both options are free, or nearly free...
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