Why go
- Town in British Columbia, Canada.
- Known for Golden SkyBridge is Canada's highest suspension bridge and 426ft above a canyon. Wanna conquer your fear of heights? Give it a go! Kicking Horse River pedestrian bridge..
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
- Served by Golden Airport.
History
Golden is a town in southeastern British Columbia, Canada, 262 kilometres (163 mi) west of Calgary, Alberta, and 713 kilometres (443 mi) east of Vancouver.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Upper Columbia Region, 410 Reflection Lake Rd N, Golden, BC V0A 1H6, Canada · goldentinyhomes.com
1392 Pine Dr, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · canyonridgelodge.com
376 Ottoson Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · edelweissvillage.ca
869 Barber Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · homelodgegolden.com
1402 Adolph Johnson Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · moberlylodge.com
891 Crandall Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H2, Canada · mount7lodges.com
413 9 Ave N, Golden, BC V0A 0A0, Canada · rargolden.ca
801 9th St N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · lodgeandlantern.ca
475 Golden-Donald Upper Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · thousandpeaksresort.com
1405 11 Ave N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · pinewoodinnmotel.com
913 Oster Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · glenoglelodge.com
717 Elk Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · alpinemeadowslodge.com
1587 Cache Cl, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · copperhorselodge.ca
1593 Cache Cl, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · winstonlodge.com
1509d Lafontaine Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H3, Canada · whitewaterlodge.com
1049 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · prestigehotelsandresorts.com
1120 14 St N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · ihg.com
1420 Palliser Trail, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · kickinghorselodging.com
1549 Kicking Horse Trl #3, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · kickinghorselodging.com
1200 12 St N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
1416 Golden View Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H3, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
1311 12 St N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
1439 Lafontaine Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H3, Canada · goldenvillagelodge.com
1024 11 St N, Golden, BC V0A 1H2, Canada · bestwestern.com
1206 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · ponderosamotorinn.bc.ca
1047 Trans-Canada Hwy #1, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
429 9 Ave N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada
735 Hefti Rd, Golden, BC V0A 1H2, Canada · cedarhousechalets.com
1105 Trans-Canada Hwy, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada
1424 Birch Crescent, Golden, BC V0A 1H6, Canada
1107 14 St N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada
448 Althoff Road, Golden, BC V0A 1H1, Canada · alpenrose.ca
1308 Selkirk Dr, Golden, BC V0A 1H6, Canada
801 9 Ave S, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada
1301 11 Ave N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · brooksidemotel.ca
824 Park Dr, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · goldenrondomotel.com
603 8 Ave N, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada · marysmotel.com
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Airports
Golden Airport 1.4 km to the centre
Golden, BC, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Golden Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Golden, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
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Coaches & shuttles
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Tours & experiences
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