GOLDEN - SO MUCH TO DO!!
Whitewater Rafting is rated the #1 Summer Activity to do in Golden!
Golden, BC - a real town with real people, this town in the spectacular region known as Kicking Horse Country. ATV'ing, Fishing, Hiking, Skiing, Golfing - Golden offers so many things to do!
Located in one of the most beautiful places, Golden is near six of the most stunning National Parks Canada has to offer (Banff, Glacier, Jasper, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke and Yoho). This place has long been well loved and well used by explorers. For those searching for pure unrefined authenticity, we invite you to discover Golden's natural elements.
Visit the Tourism Golden website for more info
| National Park | Driving Time |
| Glacier | 50 minutes |
| Mount Revelstoke | 1 1/2 hours |
| Yoho | 30 minutes |
| Banff | 1 hour |
| Kootenay | 1 1/4 hours |
| Jasper | 2 1/2 hours |
GOLDEN FACTS:
Golden's elevation is 785 metres or 2,574 feet above sea level.
Golden is situated within the Mountain Standard Time zone - same as Calgary, Alberta. It is two hours behind Eastern Standard Time (Toronto) and one hour ahead of Pacific Standard Time (Vancouver).
Golden's average summer temperatures measure between a high of 24.9°C/76.8°F and a low of 9.4°C/48.9°F.
On average, Golden receives 306.3mm or 12.1 inches of rain per year (less than one-quarter the rainfall of Vancouver).
Golden is located within three hours drive of two international airports - Calgary International Airport to the east, and the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook to the south.
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