5 Things To Do in Golden This Shoulder Season

When summer is over but your favourite winter activities aren’t quite here, the mountains don’t hide away, so why should you?

September, October and November make up Golden’s fall shoulder season, aka, the perfect time for your getaway to be surrounded by red, orange, gold – and less crowds.

Whether you can’t resist a cozy cafe morning or a crisp day exploring in the great outdoors, here are 5 ways to embrace the shoulder season in Golden. 
 

5 Day Hikes Around Golden, BC

Go to the mountains, they say, to get lost and find your soul. Scramble the shoulders of giants here among the ancient crags of the Purcells and their younger sisters, the Rocky Mountains.

Surrounded by six of the most stunning national parks in Canada (Banff, Glacier, Jasper, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, and Yoho), Golden is an ideal place to strike out on the trail. With glaciers, forest glades, and expansive rocky vistas, here are 5-day hike ideas for your itinerary:

Golden, BC: At the Heart of Six National Parks.
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