Located
in a panorama of mountain and water, this unpretentious community
is an idyllic vacation spot - a splendid cast of massive snow-clad
peaks, shimmering lakes and high country blue skies.
Preserved
remnants of early 19th century architecture harmonize with alluring
shops and restaurants. Playgrounds, in-town hiking paths and
a riverside park are appealing features. Nature prevails on
a picture-perfect golf course with a nest of eagles on the 14th
hole. Naturalists converge on Golden as a vantage point for
wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Anglers fish the local rivers
and lakes for trophies.
Accommodation/Adventure
Providers
Fresh Adventures Ski Vacations: Ski vacations and guided tours in BC and Alberta. Experience legendary ski resorts, epic terrain, powder and vibrant ski culture. Enjoy multiple mountains in your Western Canada ski vacation. more
Glacier Raft Company: For 35 years Glacier Raft Company has been providing white water rafting trips on the Kicking Horse, and other beautiful rivers around Golden B.C. TripAdvisors #1 Attraction in Golden! We love the water and the thrill it provides and we want to share it with y... more
Rocky Mountain Holidays: Rail Vacations in the Rocky Mountains & Western Canada! Rocky Mountain Holidays customize vacations that combine the romance of train travel with the magnificent scenery of Western Canada. more
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City
Information
Population:
4,100
Elevation:
790 metres (2592 ft.)
Weather
and Environment:
Average Summer temperature: 23.9 c // 75 f
Average Winter temperature: 6.2 c // 21 f
Average annual precipitation: 26.67 mm // 10.7 inches
Average annual snowfall: 203.7 cm // 80 inches
Access:
Located at the junction of Highways 1 and 95, Golden can
be reached from Revelstoke in west, Calgary in east and Cranbrook
in the south. Golden is serviced by commercial bus line and
an airstrip for private flights only.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: heli-skiing, ice-climbing,
hang gliding, mountaineering, horseback riding, river rafting,
kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, biking, hiking,
golf course, ski area, wetland tours, and snowmobiling.
Local
Attractions: Golden Historical Society Museum, Kicking Horse
Mountain Resort, Reflection Lake Bird Sanctuary, Rocky Mountain
Trench Discovery Centre, Whitetooth Ski Area, Yoho National
Park, Mount 7 hang gliding, Rogers Pass
Accommodations:
Golden offers a wide variety of motel, hotel, lodge, bed
& breakfast, campground, and RV park accommodations; Resorts
and Lodges
For
Information:
Golden Chamber of Commerce Visitors Info Centre
500 North 10th Avenue
Box 1320, Golden, BC V0A 1H0
Telephone: (250) 344-7125 Toll Free 1-800-622-4653
Fax: (250) 344-6688
