family vacation time
a getaway with friends
in summer
big adventure
family fun
family vacation time
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
in fall
in spring
in summer
laid-back adventure
family fun
wildlife & nature
Scenic Paradise | 4 days in the Heart of the Parks
4 day itinerary
sport training
in winter
big adventure
family vacation time
in summer
laid-back adventure
family fun
family vacation time
in fall
in spring
in summer
in winter
big adventure
laid-back adventure
family fun
Hidden gems in Yoho and Glacier National Parks
8 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
Off the Slopes Family Activities
Wondering what there is to do in Golden with the kids when you’re not on the slopes or the tr
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 3: Support Local Business - How to Travel Responsibly This Summer
This blog is the third in a 3-part series about responsible travel, and how to be good stewards of the places we visit.
Base Camp in Golden
When winter comes knocking at the door the only sensible thing to do is to head to the Rocky Mountains, where adventure is wait
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.
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.
Snowmobiling Gorman Lake, Golden's Closest Sled Zone
Getting everyone and their gear to a sledding zone can sometimes be a bit of a nightmare, especially if highway conditions are
Spring Sledding Tips
Spring is my favorite time of the year to ride for a few reasons:
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?
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.
Adventuring on Mount 7
Mt. 7 is your one stop shop for activities in Golden; let’s list a few:
Hiking The Iceline Trail
Words and photos by Abby Cooper
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Hanging out with Golden wildlife, family style
Did you know that the wolf is a keystone species, holding an extremely crucial and unique place in our ecosystem?
A Photographers Love Letter To Golden
Dear Golden British-Columbia,
You have taken care of me for 27 years since the day I was born here.
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.