Golden

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Yoho National Park featuring a lake or waterhole, forests and kayaking or canoeing
Golden
Golden
Yoho National Park showing tranquil scenes, kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole

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 metres) 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 metres) 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 further out. Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery with one of the many hikes available. Visit in spring to see colourful 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 centre 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.

Prestige Inn Golden

Prestige Inn Golden

3 out of 5
1049 Trans Canada Highway North, Golden, BC
The price is RM489 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
RM489
RM567 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Golden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Prestige Inn Golden
Swiss Village Inn

Swiss Village Inn

2 out of 5
1107 14th St. North, Golden, BC
The price is RM241 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
RM241
RM279 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campground in Golden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (1,023 reviews)
"Place was clean and overall we had a good stay."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Swiss Village Inn
Travelodge by Wyndham Golden Sportsman Lodge

Travelodge by Wyndham Golden Sportsman Lodge

2 out of 5
1200-12th Street North, Golden, BC
The price is RM389 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM389
RM451 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Golden. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,275 reviews)
"It was a one night stopover while traveling. Nothing special, but it was fine for our needs. Room was clean, bed was comfy, shower was hot. Complimentary breakfast was ok. Didnt use the pool."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Golden Sportsman Lodge
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.
Rocky Mountain Bunkies

Rocky Mountain Bunkies

1 out of 5
2383 Forde Station Road, Golden, BC
Stay at this campground in Golden. Enjoy free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Burges James Gadsden Provincial Park and Northern Lights Wildlife ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (66 reviews)
"Staff is nice."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Rocky Mountain Bunkies
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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (934 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Resort was clean for the most part, however our room was a in a bit of rough shape (missing curtains in the main area). It was very hot in the afternoons and evenings in one side of our room due to no air conditioning near there and a room with direct sun - but that was not a ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Bighorn Meadows Resort
Addison's Bungalows

Addison's Bungalows

2 out of 5
4920 Dorney Road, Brisco, BC
Stay at this cabin in Brisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (179 reviews)
"I enjoyed my visit, staff was very friendly. I was rarely using the bungalow, as most of my time was everything to visit was a 2 1/2 - 3 hour drive 1- way ~ 100+ miles from Brisco, BC to Lake Louise,/ Moraine Lake, Lake Louise Gondola, Banff NP, Banff townsite in Alberta. Half of my day was in Lake ..."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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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