Golden Visitor Centre and Visitor Services
Visitor Services Year Round
We offer visitor services year-round in Golden.
From the middle of May through the end of September, you can visit the Golden Visitor Centre, where our Information Counsellors are available daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with extended hours until 7 pm during peak summer months, to help you make the most of your experience. You can also contact us by phone or email.
During the winter season, visitor services are available at the Tourism Golden office, located at 611 10th Ave N, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Outside those hours, including weekends through the winter season, the Golden BC destination app and this website are the fastest way to find what is open, what is on and how to get there.
Centre des visiteurs de Golden
The Golden Visitor Centre operates seasonally and is open daily from the middle of May through the end of September, from 9 am to 5 pm, with extended hours until 7 pm during peak summer months. Please remember to check our Google Business Profile for our most up-to-date hours of operation.
You can find us at 1000 Trans-Canada Highway, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, or contact us by phone at 250-439-7290 or by email at visitorinfo@tourismgolden.com.
Summer Services
Our friendly and knowledgeable Visitor Information Counsellors are here to help you make the most of your time in Golden. Whether you are looking for activity recommendations, accommodation options, trail information, maps, or dining suggestions, our team is happy to assist.
Stop by to pick up trail maps and the Golden Travel Planner, or use our digital kiosks and free Wi-Fi to explore more information about Golden and the surrounding area.
Facilities and services at the Visitor Centre include:
- Wi-Fi gratuit
- Kiosques numériques
- Tables de pique-nique
- Parc à chiens
- Sani-dump ($8 user fee)
- Retail store with souvenirs, stationery, maps, and more
- Golden Skybridge ticket sales
- Kicking Horse Mountain Resort summer ticket sales
- The Bubbles & Crepes vendor kiosk
Golden is a popular vacation destination, and we strongly recommend booking accommodations in advance, especially campsites during the high season and holiday weekends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Golden Visitor Centre?
The Golden Visitor Centre is at 1000 Trans-Canada Highway, Golden, BC V0A 1H1.
When is the Golden Visitor Centre open?
The Visitor Centre operates seasonally and is open daily from the middle of May through the end of September, from 9 am to 5 pm, with extended hours until 7 pm during peak summer months. Check the Google Business Profile for the most up to date hours.
Is there visitor information in Golden in winter?
Yes. During the winter season visitor services are available at the Tourism Golden office at 611 10th Ave N, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
What facilities are available at the Golden Visitor Centre?
From mid-May to the end of September, the Golden Visitor Centre offers free Wi-Fi, digital kiosks, picnic tables, a dog run, a sani-dump, and a retail store with souvenirs, stationery and maps. Golden Skybridge and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort summer tickets are also sold on site.
Is there a sani-dump in Golden?
Yes. There is a sani-dump at the Golden Visitor Centre on the Trans-Canada Highway, available seasonally from mid-May to the end of September for a user fee.
How do I contact the Golden Visitor Centre?
Call 250-439-7290 or email visitorinfo@tourismgolden.com.