Crystal & Gary’s Golden Guidebook
It's a must visit! Ski/snowboard, mountain biking, sightseeing, hiking and grizzly bear refuge etc.
It's a must! The big mountain alpine skiing experience at one of the world's best skiing terrain and resort.
We recommend skiing/snowboarding during the winter months. Mountain biking during the summer into fall. Sightseeing, hiking and don't forget to visit the 20 acre Grizzly bear refuge as well - it's well worth the trip!
At the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - there's a cafe called double black that serves great coffee, snacks and light bites. Our personal favourite is their fresh sourdough bread, smoked salmon on toast, sweet treats etc.
139 locals recommend
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
1500 Kicking Horse TrailIt's a must! The big mountain alpine skiing experience at one of the world's best skiing terrain and resort.
We recommend skiing/snowboarding during the winter months. Mountain biking during the summer into fall. Sightseeing, hiking and don't forget to visit the 20 acre Grizzly bear refuge as well - it's well worth the trip!
At the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - there's a cafe called double black that serves great coffee, snacks and light bites. Our personal favourite is their fresh sourdough bread, smoked salmon on toast, sweet treats etc.
Sightseeing & Adventure
Enjoy the stunning views and entire experience of the Golden Skybridge. You don't just cross once but twice! Great for anyone, visitors and very family friendly. There's a treetop village play park, ziplines, walking trails, canyon edge challenge course and the epic canyon swing is coming soon!
50 locals recommend
Golden Skybridge
503 Golden Donald Upper RdEnjoy the stunning views and entire experience of the Golden Skybridge. You don't just cross once but twice! Great for anyone, visitors and very family friendly. There's a treetop village play park, ziplines, walking trails, canyon edge challenge course and the epic canyon swing is coming soon!
Peyto Lake Upper Viewpoint
Snowmobiling & Hiking
Golden has plenty of choices for snowmobilers to play with over 240km of groomed trails, 4 maintained areas and 13 distinct zones. Families or beginners can zip along established trail routes through forests while advanced sledders will enjoy the steep and remote alpine sledding areas.
14 locals recommend
Gorman Lake
Golden has plenty of choices for snowmobilers to play with over 240km of groomed trails, 4 maintained areas and 13 distinct zones. Families or beginners can zip along established trail routes through forests while advanced sledders will enjoy the steep and remote alpine sledding areas.
Golfing & Mini Golf
The Columbia Valley has long been a golfer's playground, boasting over 18 championship courses. Sitting at the head of the Columbia Valley, Golden, and the Golden Golf Course is a wonderful place to start or end your golf vacation in the Columbia Valley. The Golden Golf Club is in a natural setting with no residences or boundary markers and with spectacular views from every hole, it is truly one of the finest places to play golf in the Canadian Rockies.
46 locals recommend
Golden Golf Club
576 Golf Course DrThe Columbia Valley has long been a golfer's playground, boasting over 18 championship courses. Sitting at the head of the Columbia Valley, Golden, and the Golden Golf Course is a wonderful place to start or end your golf vacation in the Columbia Valley. The Golden Golf Club is in a natural setting with no residences or boundary markers and with spectacular views from every hole, it is truly one of the finest places to play golf in the Canadian Rockies.
Food scene
One of our favourite neighbourhood restaurants. Good quality food with a nice ambience. Perfect for couples, friendly and families. Try their signature 'Dragon Boat' seafood platter and their 'Double Smoked Pork Chop' - yum!
87 locals recommend
Eleven22
1122 10th Ave SOne of our favourite neighbourhood restaurants. Good quality food with a nice ambience. Perfect for couples, friendly and families. Try their signature 'Dragon Boat' seafood platter and their 'Double Smoked Pork Chop' - yum!
For a unique outside dining experience you can now reserve your very own igloo during the winter months.
Enjoy a relaxed cozy atmosphere while you view the beautiful mountain peaks & the glistening snow falling around you.
Book your heated dome early & catch the sunset or come later for a night under the stars.
We love their tacos + extra side of their spanish rice - why not? :)
37 locals recommend
Reposados
427 9 Ave NFor a unique outside dining experience you can now reserve your very own igloo during the winter months.
Enjoy a relaxed cozy atmosphere while you view the beautiful mountain peaks & the glistening snow falling around you.
Book your heated dome early & catch the sunset or come later for a night under the stars.
We love their tacos + extra side of their spanish rice - why not? :)
Established in December of 2016, Whitetooth Brewing Company crafts small batch Belgian-inspired and West Coast influenced beers in the town of Golden BC.
We not only love their award winning beers, but their graphic designs are fantastic that reflects all the adventures around Golden.
Great relaxed environment, there's the indoor tasting room and the outdoor patio is opened during the summer months. If you're feeling a little peckish, you can also order tasty tacos from Reposados. Perfect combo without leaving your seat.
65 locals recommend
Whitetooth Brewing Company
623 8th Ave NEstablished in December of 2016, Whitetooth Brewing Company crafts small batch Belgian-inspired and West Coast influenced beers in the town of Golden BC.
We not only love their award winning beers, but their graphic designs are fantastic that reflects all the adventures around Golden.
Great relaxed environment, there's the indoor tasting room and the outdoor patio is opened during the summer months. If you're feeling a little peckish, you can also order tasty tacos from Reposados. Perfect combo without leaving your seat.
Canada's Most Elevated Dining Experience - if you have the chance, experience it yourself with panoramic mountain views, great food, drinks and ambience.
Perfect for couples, friends and very family friendly as well.
51 locals recommend
Eagle's Eye Restaurant
Canada's Most Elevated Dining Experience - if you have the chance, experience it yourself with panoramic mountain views, great food, drinks and ambience.
Perfect for couples, friends and very family friendly as well.
Ethos Cafe
Big Bend Cafe
528 9 Ave N
Whitetooth Bistro
427 9 Ave N
Nagomi Sushi
519 9 Ave NCross Country Skiing
The Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre is located less than 1 km from the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. With a beautiful log chalet, lessons, rentals and regular grooming, Dawn Mountain is a must-visit for any winter vacation in Golden, BC.
Family friendly and just completely magical, peaceful, serene and it feels like a 'winter wonderland' tucked in the mountains.
22 locals recommend
Golden Nordic Ski Club - Dawn Mountain Trails
1690 Hector TrailThe Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre is located less than 1 km from the base of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. With a beautiful log chalet, lessons, rentals and regular grooming, Dawn Mountain is a must-visit for any winter vacation in Golden, BC.
Family friendly and just completely magical, peaceful, serene and it feels like a 'winter wonderland' tucked in the mountains.
Sightseeing
Old-fashioned, covered timber-frame bridge, a popular photo location, spanning Kicking Horse river.
23 locals recommend
Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge
8th Avenue NorthOld-fashioned, covered timber-frame bridge, a popular photo location, spanning Kicking Horse river.
Takakkaw Falls
Emerald Lake