Inspiring videos of Golden, BC and Kicking Horse Country
Get inspired by viewing these great Golden videos and discover why Golden, BC should be your next vacation destination in the Canadian Rockies.
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Winter in Golden BC
The Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre in Golden BC has over 33km of groomed classic and skate trails and an expanding network of snowshoe trails.
What you see is what you get in Golden BC.
Welcome to our mountain winter wonderland. When you know where to look the adventures are plentiful.
Video by Chris Wheeler
This video will convince you to visit Golden, home to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
Golden is a playground for winter activities. Everything in the above video was filmed over a 3-day period.
What makes Golden BC so Golden? We're not just an awesome ski resort. There are so many other fun activities. Snowshoeing at Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre is just one of many. Come and celebrate the mountain spirit with us.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is a world-class ski resort offering 4,133 vertical feet of terrain and riding experiences. With the steepest chutes to long gentle groomed cruisers everyone can enjoy riding the Horse.
Golden BC is the home of heli skiing, backcountry skiing and cat-skiing in Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies. With over 20 backcountry lodges, 3 heli-ski operators and 1 cat-ski operator and endless backcountry terrain including the famous Rogers Pass, Golden should be on everyone's bucket list.
With over 34km of groomed skate and classic trails at Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, Golden BC is widely recognised as a great place for Nordic skiers of all ages and abilities. Enjoy views of the Canadian Rockies from the trails and warm up or tune up in the heated day lodge before heading out.
Snowmobiling in Golden is mountain sledding at its best. Surrounded by the Canadian Rickies and the Selkirks and Purcell Mountain ranges, Golden offers awesome powder and terrain with over 240km of groomed trails and 4 maintained areas; Quartz Creek, Gorman Lake, Silent Pass and the North Bench Trail for easy family friendly riding.
Located between the Canadian Rockies and the Purcells and Selkirks mountain ranges, Golden BC offers a myriad of winter activities. Snowshoeing, Nordic cross country skiing, toboganning, ice skating and skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort means that there is something for everyone on a winter vacation in Golden.
Summer in Golden BC
From free falling from 10,000 feet to class 4 whitewater, we guarantee Golden BC will get your adrenaline flowing during the summer.
Golden Rules mountain adventures!
Filmed and Edited by Kalum Ko
Let nature take its course in Golden, British Columbia.
A place that has long been loved by explorers of all kinds with adventures as wonderful or wild as you want. Come for a stay and discover why Golden Rules.
Video by Kalum Ko
Golden BC sits at the confluence of two historic rivers in the Canadian Rockies; the Columbia River feeds the Columbia Wetlands and provides excellent opportunities for stand-up paddle boarding, canoeing, kaying and wetland wildlife tours.In contract, the Kicking Horse river, running through the famous Kicking Horse Pass in the Canadian Rockies boasts some of the best whitewater rafting in Nort
For the best biking in BC and the Canadian Rockies, Golden is the place to be. With over 100km of smooth single track easily accessible from downtown Golden, plus the highest bike park in N. America at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, biking in Golden BC is hard to beat.
At the heart of the parks
Wapta Falls located in Yoho National Park is only 34km from Golden BC. This easy 2.5 km hike ends in a spectacular waterfall with multiple lookout points.
Golden BC, at the Heart of the Parks
Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park is only 81 KM from Golden BC and is home to several spectacular alpine hikes including the Glacier Crest Trail.
Golden BC, at the Heart of the Parks
At the heart of your Parks adventure.
Golden B.C. is surrounded by six of Canada’s most
stunning national parks; Yoho, Glacier, Banff, Jasper,
Kootenay and Mount Revelstoke.
Totally Spoked Golden Bike Fest
With 3 distinct networks, over 100 km of cross country trails accessible from town, and a season that typically lasts over 7 months it's no wonder Golden's reputation as one of the best destinations for mountain biking in western Canada is growing.
Local Golden athlete Shane Kroeger topped the podium in the timed descent on Stage 4 of the Transrockies ST6. Check out Shane's training and race updates here.
What makes Golden BC so golden?
What makes Golden BC so Golden? You heard it - the people are unbelievable.
What makes Golden BC so Golden? Unique mountain homes, cabins and cottages. Find your own peaceful mountain retreat in Golden.
What makes Golden BC so Golden? Our great restaurants and pubs are worth working up an appetite in the famous chutes at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
What makes Golden BC so golden? One of the many things is a vibrant arts and culture scene. Live performances, art exhibits and the annual Snow King's masque parade plus local bands, artists and artisans will give you a reason to visit Golden throughout the year.
What makes Golden BC so Golden? Great people and community, no crowds and lots of snow. Put a smile on your face and visit Golden BC.
What makes Golden BC so golden? Real people, great food, awesome martinis, and amazing views, steep chutes and fluffy champagne powder. Come and find out for yourself what makes Golden so golden. You too will be smiling, whatever the season.
Skiing & Snowboarding
Golden, BC is surrounded by vast expanses of ski terrain and virgin snow and is a paradise for the serious skier who is searching for the best mountains in Canada, champagne powder and every conceivable type of terrain and exposure.
Skiing with KHMR patrollers. Nov 30, 2009 Golden, BC Canada - Canadian Rockies
Snowmobiling
With 200km of groomed trail and 4 distinct maintained snowmobiling areas, Golden BC is truly a sledders dream.