family vacation time
in spring
in summer
family fun
Summer Family Fun
5 day itinerary
family vacation time
in fall
in spring
in summer
in winter
big adventure
laid-back adventure
family fun
Hidden gems in Yoho and Glacier National Parks
8 day itinerary
Summer Activities
Hiking & Heli-hiking
family vacation time
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
in fall
in spring
in summer
big adventure
laid-back adventure
family fun
wildlife & nature
Hiking & Heli Hiking
Finder: People:
family vacation time
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
sport training
Finder: Season:
in fall
in spring
in summer
Finder: Trip Type:
big adventure
laid-back adventure
family fun
Golden Biking Trail Map
family vacation time
I'm not sure (surprise me!)
a getaway with friends
in fall
in spring
in summer
laid-back adventure
family fun
wildlife & nature
Scenic Paradise | 4 days in the Heart of the Parks
4 day itinerary
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
How To Spend A Lazy Day
If you are lucky enough to be young and or on vacation, summer can be the best time of the year.
The Masque Parade: Golden’s wildly unique - uniquely Golden - winter festival
If you are ever in Golden over the Alberta Family Day weekend (February 13-15, 2016) you are definitely in luck.
Safety In The Backcountry
A journey to powder through mountainous terrain complete with adventure, views, fresh air, ideally good company and finished wi
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.
Snowmobiling Pre-Season Checklist
What is the first thing we can do to prepare for the upcoming sledding season? Bake cookies? Buy a pumpkin spice latte?
The Unexpected Joys Of Taking Your Kids On A River Rafting Trip
Our two daughters sure keep us on our toes when it comes to family adventures.
Biking
Golden Rush
Jun 6 to Jun 8
An intro to Dirt Biking in Golden BC
To most, dirt bikes are synonymous with super cross, arena cross, and big jumps; disciplines of the sport enjoyed by a fraction
Of Rivers and Rafting in Golden BC
Here in Golden BC we have the good fortune to live amidst three great rivers.
Winter Activities
EmberFest Chorus: Singing With Community
Feb 9
Staying Alive in the Winter Mountains
There’s a reason that the Freeride World Tour makes a stop in Golden. The mountains are big and the snow is deep.
Preparing for Singletrack 6 - Step 1
Our athlete ambassador Shane Kroeger is back to compete in Singletrack 6 again this year. He will be writing a series of blogs
Kicking up my arts and cultural side a notch in Golden
From ballets to plays and big name musical acts, this town has it all.
Before moving to Golden I probably averaged one artsy-type event a year, two if you count my daughter’s dance recitals. Mamma Mia, the Nutcracker, A Christmas Carole — that was about as adventurous as I got.
Exploring Thompson Falls
When someone tells you about a sweet waterfall in the Rocky Mountains, what comes to mind first?
Staying Cool in Golden
This summer has proven to be an extra hot one, and with the climate changing we can expect extreme temperatures to become a mor
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.