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Yoho National Park
At the Heart of Your Parks Adventure
Sitting in the Canadian Rockies, Golden B.C. is surrounded by six of Canada’s most stunning national parks; Yoho, Glacier, Banff, Jasper, Kootenay and Mount Revelstoke.
Use Golden as your base from which to experience the spectacular scenery, iconic hiking trails, waterfalls, lakes and heritage sites of the national parks.
Golden Stories & Events
Snowmobiling Quartz Creek - Golden's Flagship Zone
The flagship area for snowmobiling in Golden is Quartz Creek, easy access right off the TransCanada highway, large cabin, and g
Snowmobiling Pre-Season Checklist
What is the first thing we can do to prepare for the upcoming sledding season? Bake cookies? Buy a pumpkin spice latte?
Challenge Yourself at the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre
Are you looking for some good challenges to keep your ski exciting at Dawn Mountain? There are several popular Strava segments
December 31 2014 - Snowmobiling Lang Creek
With the recent warm weather and rain, the trail into Gorman Lake is a bit icy on the corners on the lower section but once you
Top 3 30+ km Runs Near Golden
If you’re looking to get your fill of trail kilometers, Golden is a great place to set up your base camp.
Get To know The Golden Visitor Centre
Whether you’re a seasoned local or first-time traveller, you won’t want to miss these tips and tricks from our great staff at t
How To Pack For A Backcountry Lodge
I slowly opened the door to Mistaya Lodge and instantly the warm air kisses my cold cheeks and the aroma of baking cookies tick
Kicking up my arts and cultural side a notch in Golden
From ballets to plays and big name musical acts, this town has it all.
Before moving to Golden I probably averaged one artsy-type event a year, two if you count my daughter’s dance recitals. Mamma Mia, the Nutcracker, A Christmas Carole — that was about as adventurous as I got.
PART 1: Plan ahead - How To Travel Responsibly This Summer
This blog is the first in a 3-part series about responsible travel, and how to be good stewards of the places we visit.
Staying Alive in the Winter Mountains
There’s a reason that the Freeride World Tour makes a stop in Golden. The mountains are big and the snow is deep.
The Masque Parade: Golden’s wildly unique - uniquely Golden - winter festival
If you are ever in Golden over the Alberta Family Day weekend (February 13-15, 2016) you are definitely in luck.
Stillwater Fly Fishing Around Golden
The town of Golden sits nestled between the Rocky and Columbia Mountain ranges in the Kootenay region of southeast BC.
Guide To Snowmobile Access Ski Touring In Golden BC
Ski touring is the ultimate way to enjoy fresh untracked snow, but available terrain is limited to access from the highway or s
Puppy Love, Dog Sledding in Golden BC
Dog sledding had been on my bucket list for far to long and I finally had the opportunity to check that off the list with Golde
Safety In The Backcountry
A journey to powder through mountainous terrain complete with adventure, views, fresh air, ideally good company and finished wi
Welcome to Tourism Golden, the official tourism site for Golden and Kicking Horse Country, BC Canada.
With a varied selection of accommodations and many activities to experience in spring, fall, winter and summer, including family-friendly activities, the friendly mountain town of Golden continues to be a perfect holiday destination from which to enjoy and explore the Canadian Rocky Mountains.