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Golden is a hidden gem, off the beaten path! It is surrounded by 6 national parks that make Golden the perfect base camp for multiple adventures.
30 locals recommend
Golden
Golden is a hidden gem, off the beaten path! It is surrounded by 6 national parks that make Golden the perfect base camp for multiple adventures.
Food scene
Is a great trendy dinner location, if you are looking for a place with more of an artistic feel this is the place for you. Don't forget to book ahead, they are often full. They also offer an early bird dinner, from 5 PM to 6 PM, 3 courses for 23$. 250-344-2443
87 locals recommend
Eleven22
1122 10th Ave SIs a great trendy dinner location, if you are looking for a place with more of an artistic feel this is the place for you. Don't forget to book ahead, they are often full. They also offer an early bird dinner, from 5 PM to 6 PM, 3 courses for 23$. 250-344-2443
By far the best coffee and healthy food in Golden. The awesome owners, Daphnee and Joel, will assure you have the best food experience at the base of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Also serving the local microbrewery Whitetooth Brewery.
19 locals recommend
Double black
1549 Kicking Horse TrailBy far the best coffee and healthy food in Golden. The awesome owners, Daphnee and Joel, will assure you have the best food experience at the base of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Also serving the local microbrewery Whitetooth Brewery.
I love to go to Bacchus to grab a Matcha latte and a soup and browse to their huge collection of used books.
36 locals recommend
Bacchus Books and Cafe
409 9 Ave NI love to go to Bacchus to grab a Matcha latte and a soup and browse to their huge collection of used books.
Wolfs Den is the place to go to grab the best burger in town. Good place for sporting events, and every Sunday night, live music, open mic, on the patio during warm months.
88 locals recommend
The Wolf Den
1105 9 Street SouthWolfs Den is the place to go to grab the best burger in town. Good place for sporting events, and every Sunday night, live music, open mic, on the patio during warm months.
The highest restaurant in Canada. You will need to take a gondola to the top of the mountain. Great views with a Caesar in hands!
51 locals recommend
Eagle's Eye Restaurant
The highest restaurant in Canada. You will need to take a gondola to the top of the mountain. Great views with a Caesar in hands!
Sport
If you are looking for amazing inbound or back country skiing experience, and in the summer an incredible alpine downhill bike park, only 13 km from Golden.
139 locals recommend
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
1500 Kicking Horse TrailIf you are looking for amazing inbound or back country skiing experience, and in the summer an incredible alpine downhill bike park, only 13 km from Golden.
The best bike Mechanics in town! Very quick service, friendly staff that will keep you rolling or skiing. E-Bike and enduro rental available. 250-344-2925
8 locals recommend
Selkirk Sports
1549 Kicking Horse TrailThe best bike Mechanics in town! Very quick service, friendly staff that will keep you rolling or skiing. E-Bike and enduro rental available. 250-344-2925
33 km of groomed cross-country and skate skis trail. Great Nordic center, with a log cabin to warm-up!
Dawn Mountain
33 km of groomed cross-country and skate skis trail. Great Nordic center, with a log cabin to warm-up!
Mount Seven is an amazing bike shuttle area. There is also a blue climbing trail that will bring you to an beautiful lookout.
10 locals recommend
Beaverhead Peak
Mount Seven is an amazing bike shuttle area. There is also a blue climbing trail that will bring you to an beautiful lookout.
Quick mountain bike laps, or can make a longer loop connecting with Moonraker Trail network, and go for a swim at Cedar Lake! Dont miss Mighty Quin trail for a fun machine built descent. If you are hiking, Take it easy is a beautiful trail alongside the blue Kicking Horse river.
CBT Mainline
CBT MainlineQuick mountain bike laps, or can make a longer loop connecting with Moonraker Trail network, and go for a swim at Cedar Lake! Dont miss Mighty Quin trail for a fun machine built descent. If you are hiking, Take it easy is a beautiful trail alongside the blue Kicking Horse river.
If you want to go for a good stretch after a day in the mountains, or to simply start or continue your yoga practice, The studio has great knowledgeable teachers, and small group settings makes for a great learning opportunity.
6 locals recommend
Golden Lotus Yoga Studio
802 Park DrIf you want to go for a good stretch after a day in the mountains, or to simply start or continue your yoga practice, The studio has great knowledgeable teachers, and small group settings makes for a great learning opportunity.
Microbrewery
This is simply the best brewery in BC! This family owned and operated business know the art of brewing beers. You probably run into Kent, the owner, and you will understand the passion put into this place. Their is also games and grass to roll in at the best patio in Golden. Live music events. Tacos truck presents in summer months for snacks!
65 locals recommend
Whitetooth Brewing Company
623 8th Ave NThis is simply the best brewery in BC! This family owned and operated business know the art of brewing beers. You probably run into Kent, the owner, and you will understand the passion put into this place. Their is also games and grass to roll in at the best patio in Golden. Live music events. Tacos truck presents in summer months for snacks!
Health and wellness
This health and wellness center is your one stop shop for your physiotherapy and massage therapy needs. Physiotherapist offers acupuncture, dry needling, manual therapy, exercises prescription. All the massage therapist are registered, so you can claim under your insurance plan. Contact 250-344-6654 to book an appointment.
Element Therapeutics
802 Park DrThis health and wellness center is your one stop shop for your physiotherapy and massage therapy needs. Physiotherapist offers acupuncture, dry needling, manual therapy, exercises prescription. All the massage therapist are registered, so you can claim under your insurance plan. Contact 250-344-6654 to book an appointment.
Go for a nice soak in the natural hot waters, 1 hour south of Golden. Nice cool pool for swimming laps too!
91 locals recommend
Radium Hot Springs
Go for a nice soak in the natural hot waters, 1 hour south of Golden. Nice cool pool for swimming laps too!
Wildlife
Great center with educative opportunity about wolf. You can take a walk with the wolf. Contact 250-344-6798 for more details.
55 locals recommend
Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre
1745 Short RdGreat center with educative opportunity about wolf. You can take a walk with the wolf. Contact 250-344-6798 for more details.
Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
1739 Oberg Johnson RdLearn about these amazing creatures with Leo.
A must do at Kicking horse mountain resort. You will be able to see Boo, the Grizzly bear, and the team will help you learn about this wild creatures.
24 locals recommend
Grizzly Bear Refuge
1500 Kicking Horse TrailA must do at Kicking horse mountain resort. You will be able to see Boo, the Grizzly bear, and the team will help you learn about this wild creatures.
Sightseeing
Best park for hiking and backcountry skiing. The staff at the visitor info center can help you with your type of adventures. Dont miss the museum at the visitor center!
35 locals recommend
Glacier National Park of Canada
Best park for hiking and backcountry skiing. The staff at the visitor info center can help you with your type of adventures. Dont miss the museum at the visitor center!