Albertans encouraged to spend Family Day celebrating ‘Golden Rules’
Experience outdoor adventure, theatre and heritage in Golden, B.C. on February 13 - 15, 2016
February 4, 2016 - GOLDEN, B.C. To help Albertans celebrate Family Day this year, Golden is encouraging families to travel past the border and experience B.C. mountain culture so they can truly understand why Golden rules. Situated between the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains and surrounded by national parks, Golden offers an array of outdoor activities for the whole family. Located 258 kilometres west of Calgary and catering to all tastes and budgets, families are invited to embrace Golden’s energetic spirit and experience its adventure playground.
“This is a fantastic weekend to bring the whole family out for an affordable mountain vacation,” says Joanne Sweeting, executive director, Tourism Golden. “Take the kids and explore our beautiful alpine scenery. There’s something for everyone, from cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing, to snowmobiling and backcountry skiing for the adventure enthusiasts.”