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
my wedding/celebration
sport training
in spring
in summer
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
in spring
in summer
big adventure
Adrenaline Adventure | 7 day Pulse Raiser
7 day itinerary
National & Provincial Parks
Activities
Climbing
Hiking & Heli-hiking
Trail Running
family vacation time
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
in fall
in spring
in summer
in winter
big adventure
laid-back adventure
family fun
wildlife & nature
arts, culture & history
Yoho National Park
family vacation time
in summer
laid-back adventure
family fun
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
PART 1: Plan ahead - How To Travel Responsibly This Summer
This blog is the first in a 3-part series about responsible travel, and how to be good stewards of the places we visit.
A Golden triangle of music
Put on your dancing boots for the Golden Sound Festival Winter Block Party
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.
Top 3 30+ km Runs Near Golden
If you’re looking to get your fill of trail kilometers, Golden is a great place to set up your base camp.
Part 2: Respect The Land & Others - How to travel responsibly this summer
This blog is the second in a 3-part series about responsible travel, and how to be good stewards of the places we visit.
Tips On Sledding Silent Pass
When the sun isn’t shining, it’s time to go play in the trees; this is 98% of the time in January and February, so having a goo
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.
Trail Running Golden
It’s amazing how quickly spring comes to our valley!
Stand Up Paddle Boarding In Golden BC
Water droplets drip off the paddle and tickle my feet, the sun kisses my face and I inhale deeply.
More than just a sled-friendly town
Recently Golden received a pineapple express weather system that brought rain and freezing levels to around the 3000m mark.
Snowshoeing and hot chocolate – a match made in Golden
Snowshoeing has officially become our new thing in the ‘let’s do a family activity today’ department. It’s easy to plan, even easier to execute, and it’s something we can do with the dog – always a bonus.
Teton Gravity Research athlete Dana Flahr finds the goods in Golden
It's been a strange winter for chasing snow.
Favorite Family Fall Hikes
I was looking through old blog posts and realized that I had yet to write a post on favourite family hikes near Golden even tho
The Purcellkirks - Spring Adventures
The heli and split boarding industry is an incredible place to work.
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.