Located
in a panorama of mountain and water, this unpretentious community
is an idyllic vacation spot - a splendid cast of massive snow-clad
peaks, shimmering lakes and high country blue skies.
Preserved
remnants of early 19th century architecture harmonize with alluring
shops and restaurants. Playgrounds, in-town hiking paths and
a riverside park are appealing features. Nature prevails on
a picture-perfect golf course with a nest of eagles on the 14th
hole. Naturalists converge on Golden as a vantage point for
wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Anglers fish the local rivers
and lakes for trophies.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
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Columbia River Wetlands RV Park: NOW PRE-SELLING! 20 unique RV Sites on fourteen acres located 20 km south of Golden, in the BC Rockies. Fully serviced sites have spectacular mountain views and access to the Columbia River. more
Kootenay River Runners: Experience river rafting down the Kicking Horse, Kootenay, Columbia Rivers, and Toby Creek as they carve their way through the Rockies mountain landscape. Our unique rafting adventures offer challenging whitewater, family rafting, & evening float trips. more
Sportsman Lodge: Stay & Play in Golden! Enjoyable hotel facility including pool, waterslide, hot tub and sauna. Fully equipped kitchenette, family and jacuzzi suites. Outdoor property including bbq setting, tee-pee, horseshoe pit and volleyball area. Please inquire about our ... more
Wet ‘n’ Wild Adventures: We offer snowmobile tours in the heart of Kicking Horse Country, and unforgettable white water trips on the mighty Kicking Horse River. Relax before or after at the McLaren Lodge in Golden and ask about shuttle service from Canmore, Banff, and Lake Louise. more
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City
Information
Population:
4,100
Elevation:
790 metres (2592 ft.)
Weather
and Environment:
Average Summer temperature: 23.9 c // 75 f
Average Winter temperature: 6.2 c // 21 f
Average annual precipitation: 26.67 mm // 10.7 inches
Average annual snowfall: 203.7 cm // 80 inches
Access:
Located at the junction of Highways 1 and 95, Golden can
be reached from Revelstoke in west, Calgary in east and Cranbrook
in the south. Golden is serviced by commercial bus line and
an airstrip for private flights only.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: heli-skiing, ice-climbing,
hang gliding, mountaineering, horseback riding, river rafting,
kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, biking, hiking,
golf course, ski area, wetland tours, and snowmobiling.
Local
Attractions: Golden Historical Society Museum, Kicking Horse
Mountain Resort, Reflection Lake Bird Sanctuary, Rocky Mountain
Trench Discovery Centre, Whitetooth Ski Area, Yoho National
Park, Mount 7 hang gliding, Rogers Pass
January
- Taste of Golden - fine cuisine & entertainment.
February
- Willy Forest Days; Cross Country Ski; Golden Rod & Gun
Club Banquet.
March
-Snowarama
April
- Children's Easter Party
May - Golden Triangle Cycling
Tour; Bird & Bear Festival; Heritage Walking Tours
June
- Moto-Cross Races; Mt 7 Mountain Bike & Whitewater
Festival
July
- Canada Day; Show & Shine Car Show; Friday Night Sounds
of Summer
August
- Golden Rodeo Days (long weekend); Hang Gliding & Para
Gliding
September
- Men's Slow Pitch Tournament (Labour Day Wknd)
October
- Children's Halloween Party; Mountain Literature Readings
November
- Rememberance Day; Christmas Crafts Sale; Ski Season opening
December
- Santa Claus Parade; Children's Christmas Party; Xmas Tree
Lighting; New Years Eve Fireworks
Accommodations:
Golden offers a wide variety of motel, hotel, lodge, bed
& breakfast, campground, and RV park accommodations; Resorts
and Lodges
For
Information:
Golden Chamber of Commerce Visitors Info Centre
500 North 10th Avenue
Box 1320, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Telephone: (250) 344-7125 Toll Free 1-800-622-4653
Fax: (250) 344-6688
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