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Hidden gems in Yoho and Glacier National Parks
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National & Provincial Parks
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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
Cynic 0 - fat biking 1; a win for fat biking in Golden
Winter is usually a time to switch gears and participate in winter sports and put the mountain bikes away for a rest, but this
Riley Suhan: Golden BC Ambassador
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Spring = Multi Sport Days
Spring is in the air! Well, it’s more like summer with the high 20s temps and light until 10 but that’s just Golden.
Kicking Horse: It’s all about the snow whether you’re a shredder or cruiser
Our daughter was the reason we experienced our first season skiing at Kicking Horse.
She was eight at the time and the “squeaky wheel” skier of the family – which is to say she liked to complain (sometimes a lot) about skiing. Like many kids learning to ski, it wasn’t the easiest or most comfortable process for her.
Golden Hikes: Mummery Glacier
A fresh coat of forest service road dirt thickens on the dash of my truck as I bounce through the Blaeberry.
Spring into Golden
Spring in Golden just may be my favourite season.
Three things to do in Golden off the slopes
Skiing is great, but here’s a few other ways to have fun in spring.
A local’s look at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Kicking Horse is known for many things – its title as ‘the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada’, its abundance of varied terrain, its-easy-to-get-to location, its laid back charm. Even though this winter hasn’t brought the volume of snow we’re normally used to, the conditions here are still better than most everywhere else -- in the West at least.
Hiking the Historic Howse Pass
The crown jewel of lost but not completely forgotten hikes around Golden has to be the Howse Pass trail from the Columbia valle
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
Shopping in Golden is golden
Craft market and local shops a delight compared to big city malls
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
Summer Fun For Families
Golden is a known and treasured as an outdoor playland for both families and hardcore thrill-seekers.
Preparing for Singletrack 6 - Step 1
Our athlete ambassador Shane Kroeger is back to compete in Singletrack 6 again this year. He will be writing a series of blogs
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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.