Cheryl's Summer Guidebook
Sightseeing
One thing that sets Kicking Horse Mountain Resort apart from all other ski resorts is the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge. The 20-acre area is the home of our resident grizzly bear, Boo. Boo hunts, plays, forages and explores within this natural mountainside habitat just like his wild cousins.
24 locals recommend
Grizzly Bear Refuge
1500 Kicking Horse TrailOne thing that sets Kicking Horse Mountain Resort apart from all other ski resorts is the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Refuge. The 20-acre area is the home of our resident grizzly bear, Boo. Boo hunts, plays, forages and explores within this natural mountainside habitat just like his wild cousins.
While exploring downtown Golden, stroll on the newly built River Walk, opened in October 2021, and over the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge at 8th Ave North. Golden is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge, which spans the river of the same name. At 46 meters (151 feet) across, it’s the longest freestanding timber frame bridge in Canada. In 2001, over 100 members of the Timber Framers Guild came from the US, Europe and all over Canada to help raise the bridge
23 locals recommend
Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge
8th Avenue NorthWhile exploring downtown Golden, stroll on the newly built River Walk, opened in October 2021, and over the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge at 8th Ave North. Golden is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge, which spans the river of the same name. At 46 meters (151 feet) across, it’s the longest freestanding timber frame bridge in Canada. In 2001, over 100 members of the Timber Framers Guild came from the US, Europe and all over Canada to help raise the bridge
A short hike through dense woodlands will lead you to some beautiful waterfalls. Although short, there are some steep sections and many roots and rocks to negotiate.
Head to Beeland in Spillimacheen afterwards for the best ice cream in the valley.
8 locals recommend
Lower Bugaboo Falls Trailhead
Westside RoadA short hike through dense woodlands will lead you to some beautiful waterfalls. Although short, there are some steep sections and many roots and rocks to negotiate.
Head to Beeland in Spillimacheen afterwards for the best ice cream in the valley.
A short hike through dense woodlands will lead you to some beautiful waterfalls. Although short, there are some steep sections and many roots and rocks to negotiate.
Head to Beeland in Spillimacheen afterwards for the best ice cream in the valley.
8 locals recommend
Lower Bugaboo Falls Trailhead
Westside RoadA short hike through dense woodlands will lead you to some beautiful waterfalls. Although short, there are some steep sections and many roots and rocks to negotiate.
Head to Beeland in Spillimacheen afterwards for the best ice cream in the valley.
Activity
As you perch 426 feet above an expansive canyon, engulfed by the Columbia Valley, the epic views from Golden’s newest, must-visit attraction will take your breath away. The Golden Skybridge rewards with views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges like you’ve never seen before, while a crashing river and 200-foot waterfall thunders below.
50 locals recommend
Golden Skybridge
503 Golden Donald Upper RdAs you perch 426 feet above an expansive canyon, engulfed by the Columbia Valley, the epic views from Golden’s newest, must-visit attraction will take your breath away. The Golden Skybridge rewards with views of the Rocky and Purcell mountain ranges like you’ve never seen before, while a crashing river and 200-foot waterfall thunders below.
They have amazing guided or solo Canoe trips where you can experience the serenity of the Wetlands and check out the boat houses and birds.
8 locals recommend
Columbia Wetlands Outpost
2581 BC-95They have amazing guided or solo Canoe trips where you can experience the serenity of the Wetlands and check out the boat houses and birds.
The iconic Mount 7, beautiful to look at and you can also Ski/Bike the 7 if you're lucky enough to catch it before the melt!
8 locals recommend
Mount 7
The iconic Mount 7, beautiful to look at and you can also Ski/Bike the 7 if you're lucky enough to catch it before the melt!
A forest hike along the east bank of the Blaeberry River. The trail terminates at Thompson Falls where the Blaeberry River enters a gorge through a narrow funnel. This trail has a connection to Canada’s past as the Blaeberry valley and Howse Pass were used by First Nations as a trade route. The great explorer and surveyor David Thompson also used this valley in 1807 to reach the Columbia River.
12.8 km loop
3 hours
Moderate difficulty
26 locals recommend
Thompson Falls Trailhead
A forest hike along the east bank of the Blaeberry River. The trail terminates at Thompson Falls where the Blaeberry River enters a gorge through a narrow funnel. This trail has a connection to Canada’s past as the Blaeberry valley and Howse Pass were used by First Nations as a trade route. The great explorer and surveyor David Thompson also used this valley in 1807 to reach the Columbia River.
12.8 km loop
3 hours
Moderate difficulty
Food scene
Favourite tacos ever! Not only is the food incredible, but they do wicked cocktails and have an outdoor seated area for summertime and heated geodomes for the winter.
"Lets Taco 'bout Food. The Reposados way is to use only the freshest produce to create simple, healthy & delicious fusions inspired by the flavours of Mexico."
37 locals recommend
Reposados
427 9 Ave NFavourite tacos ever! Not only is the food incredible, but they do wicked cocktails and have an outdoor seated area for summertime and heated geodomes for the winter.
"Lets Taco 'bout Food. The Reposados way is to use only the freshest produce to create simple, healthy & delicious fusions inspired by the flavours of Mexico."
The Riverhouse
506 8th Ave NBest pub in Golden, nough said ;)
If you're looking for fresh sourdough, the best bakery in town has got you covered. Why not go for a trail ride at the Mountain Shadows trail network and grab a lunchtime scone or brownie made fresh that morning!
7 locals recommend
Daley Bread
11 Avenue SouthIf you're looking for fresh sourdough, the best bakery in town has got you covered. Why not go for a trail ride at the Mountain Shadows trail network and grab a lunchtime scone or brownie made fresh that morning!