Golden Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Yoho National Park showing a lake or waterhole, forests and kayaking or canoeing
Golden
Golden
Yoho National Park featuring a lake or waterhole, kayaking or canoeing and tranquil scenes

Base yourself here to hike in the surrounding national parks, get your adventure fix on the slopes year-round and dine out in Canada’s highest restaurant.

Situated at the confluence of the Kicking Horse and Columbia rivers, with the Purcell Mountains and the Canadian RockiesOpens in a new window providing a backdrop, Golden is set in a true natural wonderland.

Start off with a stroll around this friendly little town of just under 4,000 residents to take in the scenery. Cross over the Kicking Horse River on the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge, which at 150 feet (46 metres) is one of Canada’s longest pedestrian bridges. Watch the kayakers and rafters zoom beneath the bridge in summer.

Have lunch in the highest restaurant in Canada by taking the gondola from the Kicking Horse Mountain ResortOpens in a new window up to the scenic Eagle’s Eye Restaurant.

Get your pulse racing by trying kayaking and rafting for yourself. Make a visit to Mount 7 for paragliding or try the Moonraker Trails for spectacular mountain biking. Of course, you can also take your activities at a gentler pace, with horseback riding or a round of golf.

Visit in winter to take advantage of the great range of wintersports available. Head up to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort for skiing and snowboarding on its 4,133 feet (1,260 metres) of vertical terrain. Have a blast on one of the many snowmobile trails in the area or go extreme with heli skiing in Bugaboo Provincial Park.

Head out into the surrounding national parks to experience the vastness and diversity of the region. Glacier National ParkOpens in a new window and Yoho National Park are in close proximity while four other parks are a bit further out. Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery with one of the many hikes available. Visit in spring to see colourful wildflowers set against the backdrop of snowcapped peaks.

Relax in the evening with drinks or a tasty meal in the town of Golden. At The Golden Taps in the centre of town try one of the craft beers and meet the friendly locals.

Golden may seem dwarfed by the vast landscape surrounding it, but a big heart beats within the town, a great base to explore that majestic wonderland.

Mary's Motel

Mary's Motel

2 out of 5
603, 8th Ave North, P.O Box 322, Golden, BC
The price is Rp1.510.968 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp1.510.968
Rp1.752.723 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Golden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (1,025 reviews)
"Hi"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Mary's Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham Golden

Days Inn by Wyndham Golden

3 out of 5
1416 Golden View Rd, Golden, BC
The price is Rp2.682.261 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp2.682.261
Rp3.111.423 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Golden. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"The rooms have kitchens like a home"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Golden
Glacier Mountaineer Lodge

Glacier Mountaineer Lodge

2.5 out of 5
1549 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden, BC
The price is Rp3.385.037 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp3.385.037
Rp4.089.687 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski lodge in Golden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff were exceptionally awesome!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Glacier Mountaineer Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Rocky Mountain Bunkies

Rocky Mountain Bunkies

1 out of 5
2383 Forde Station Road, Golden, BC
Stay at this campsite in Golden. Enjoy free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burges James Gadsden Provincial Park and Northern Lights Wildlife ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
"So perfect for an affordable stay"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Rocky Mountain Bunkies
Bighorn Meadows Resort

Bighorn Meadows Resort

4 out of 5
10 Bighorn Boulevard, Radium Hot Springs, BC
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Radium Hot Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)
"Quiet and beautiful,"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Bighorn Meadows Resort
Addison's Bungalows

Addison's Bungalows

2 out of 5
4920 Dorney Road, Brisco, BC
Stay at this cabin in Brisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
"The cabin was exactly what we were looking for. It was a nice spot to sleep and relax in to serve as a base to explore the valley and near by parks. Cabin was clean and comfortable and the hosts we friendly and helpful. The setting in rural in a forest/ranchland so there are insects outside and some ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Addison's Bungalows
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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