 Golden
Located in a panorama of mountain and water, this unpretentious community is an idyllic vacation spot - a splendid cast of massive snow-clad peaks, shimmering lakes and high country blue skies.
Preserved remnants of early 19th century architecture harmonize with alluring shops and restaurants. Playgrounds, in-town hiking paths and a riverside park are appealing features. Nature prevails on a picture-perfect golf course with a nest of eagles on the 14th hole. Naturalists converge on Golden as a vantage point for wildlife viewing and birdwatching. Anglers fish the local rivers and lakes for trophies.
Population: 4,100
Elevation: 790 metres (2592 ft.)
Weather and Environment:
Average Summer temperature: 23.9 c // 75 f
Average Winter temperature: 6.2 c // 21 f
Average annual precipitation: 26.67 mm // 10.7 inches
Average annual snowfall: 203.7 cm // 80 inches
Access: Located at the junction of Highways 1 and 95, Golden can be reached from Revelstoke in west (148 Km, 92 Miles), Calgary in east (262 Km, 163 Miles) and Cranbrook in the south (248 Km,
154 Miles). Golden is serviced by commercial bus line and an airstrip for private flights only.
Recreation Facilities & Activities: heli-skiing, ice-climbing, hang gliding, mountaineering, horseback riding, river rafting, kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, biking, hiking, golf course, ski area, wetland tours, and snowmobiling.
Local Attractions: Golden Historical Society Museum, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Reflection Lake Bird Sanctuary, Rocky Mountain Trench Discovery Centre, Whitetooth Ski Area, Yoho National Park, Mount 7 hang gliding, Rogers Pass
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