family vacation time
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
in fall
in spring
in winter
laid-back adventure
family fun
relaxation & wellness
family vacation time
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
my wedding/celebration
in spring
in summer
big adventure
laid-back adventure
family fun
wildlife & nature
family vacation time
a getaway with friends
in winter
laid-back adventure
family fun
National & Provincial Parks
Activities
Climbing
Hiking & Heli-hiking
Trail Running
family vacation time
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
in fall
in spring
in summer
in winter
big adventure
laid-back adventure
family fun
wildlife & nature
arts, culture & history
Yoho National Park
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
in spring
in summer
big adventure
Adrenaline Adventure | 7 day Pulse Raiser
7 day itinerary
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
a getaway with friends
in winter
big adventure
Riley Suhan Invitational
Apr 4
5 Things You NEED to Know about The Gondola to Gorman Hike.
Somehow I get into a lot of fun situations with the “great ideas” my friends toss my way. The latest grand plan was to run fro
Responsible Snowmobile Exploring
We are lucky to live in an area where we are free to explore our mountains at will, only the valley bottoms and areas close to
The Purcellkirks - Spring Adventures
The heli and split boarding industry is an incredible place to work.
Snowshoeing and hot chocolate – a match made in Golden
Snowshoeing has officially become our new thing in the ‘let’s do a family activity today’ department. It’s easy to plan, even easier to execute, and it’s something we can do with the dog – always a bonus.
GOLDEN BC, A SKI TOURING MECCA
It’s called a Mecca for a reason. Standing outside of Purcell Coffee in Golden BC I peer upwards above my steaming thermos.
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.
Summer Fun For Families
Golden is a known and treasured as an outdoor playland for both families and hardcore thrill-seekers.
The Unexpected Joys Of Taking Your Kids On A River Rafting Trip
Our two daughters sure keep us on our toes when it comes to family adventures.
Behind the scenes of the Golden snowmobile trails
When we go to the theatre to see a movie or watch a hockey game at the arena, it is easy to forget all the behind the scenes wo
Exploring Thompson Falls
When someone tells you about a sweet waterfall in the Rocky Mountains, what comes to mind first?
Spring into Golden
Spring in Golden just may be my favourite season.
Confluence Park and the Rotary Trail -An Adventure for the Whole Family
It’s a bluebird day in Golden and the family is getting restless, what to do? Why not take a tour of our Rotary trails?
8 Months of Biking in Golden
With the first powder turns of the year made this week, I can’t help to wonder if the bike season in Golden is truly over. Onl
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.