Golden Travel 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 meters) 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 meters) 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 farther out. Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery with one of the many hikes available. Visit in spring to see colorful 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 center 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 ₹10,590 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹10,590
₹12,285 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 (1,022 reviews)
"It's a good low-mid end motel. Clean and pretty quiet and walking distance to Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge and to Downtown. While it needs updating on they're beddings but they're clean and no musky smell which some motel have. With they're decent price as compared in other hotels/motels in the ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Mary's Motel
Golden Village Lodge
Golden Village Lodge
2.5 out of 5
1439 LaFontaine Road, Golden, BC
The price is ₹13,992 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
₹13,992
₹16,230 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Golden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,205 reviews)
"The best part is the restaurant next to the property. Great all round for a quick over night stop over."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Golden Village Lodge
Prestige Inn Golden
Prestige Inn Golden
3 out of 5
1049 Trans Canada Highway North, Golden, BC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Golden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Rooms were not very sound proof but everything was excellent still. Very clean"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Prestige Inn Golden
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.
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! (891 reviews)
"The resort is excellent, the sightseeing are incredible. The golf course in this location give you a feeling of serenity and peace."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Bighorn Meadows Resort
The Grizzly Basin by Revelstoke Vacation
The Grizzly Basin by Revelstoke Vacation
4 out of 5
1701 Coursier Ave, Revelstoke, BC
Stay at this 4-star condo in Revelstoke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Revelation Gondola ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Perfect condo for skiing
"Great location for access to the mountain. Covered parking was a plus The condo was perfect"

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2025

The Grizzly Basin by Revelstoke Vacation
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! (160 reviews)
"This is our family one of the favourite places. We been there few times and definitely will come back again. It’s a quite and cozy place, we great hosts and their lovely dog, Cinamon (took our heart)"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 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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