More and more people are discovering the ultimate Canadian Rocky Mountain destination of Golden at the centre of Kicking Horse Country. Situated in the heart of six Canadian national parks, it is visited by thousands of people every year who are looking to enjoy exciting outdoor adventure recreation and an authentic mountain community experience.

While exploring a Rocky Mountain river in 1858, surveyor-geologist James Hector suffered a near-fatal kick by his packhorse. Hector survived, and the river and a nearby mountain pass were named in honour of the incident?

THINGS TO DO IN KICKING HORSE COUNTRY 2007-02-16 21:28:56 WHERE TO STAY Golden Rim Motor Inn Located right next to our office. Receive a rafting discount of 10% if you stay at the Rim. Highlights: Bighorn Sheep viewing, indoor pool and waterslide Alpenrose Cabins & Lodge Starting at $109 Per Night for a small cabin or $99 for Lodge Room. Cabins fill quickly. Highlights: Hot Tub, Gas BBQ (Cabins Only) Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Choose from a multitude of Accommodations. Highlights: Gondola access hiking, mountain biking and fine dining Lush Mountain Properties Luxury mountain homes at Kicking Horse Resort and in the Town of Golden. Highlights: Stag/Stagette Headquarters. Sportsman Lodge Highlights: Pool, Sauna and Authentic Teepee CAMPGROUNDS Golden Eco Adventure Ranch Rates starting at $20 for tent sites. Beautiful Location 10 mins south of Golden Golden Municipal Campground Downtown Golden along Kicking Horse River. Walking distance to amenities Whispering Spruce Campground & RV Park Very close to Alpine Rafting office on Trans Canada Highway Starting at $18 per night WHERE TO EAT The Kicking Horse Grill Alpine Rafting Staff Pick $ to $ Per Plate Reservations Recommended Eagle's Eye Mountaintop Restaurant Highlights: Canada’s most elevated dining experience ELEVEN22 Grill & Liquids Highlights: A blend of European and Asian Cuisine. Riverhouse Heavy Metal Lounge A favourite après river hang out for the hip 250.344.4660 The Canyon's Edge Steakhouse & Grill Highlights: Great patio & nextdoor to our office $7 to $30 Per Plate 250.344.3693 WAYS TO HAVE FUN: Mountain Biking: Golden Cycling Club Downhill Mountain Biking (Full Suspension Recommended) Gondola Assisted Mountain Biking Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: http://www.kickinghorseresort.com/summer/ Mountain Bike Rentals: Selkirk sports 250.344.2925 Kicking horse Resort 250.439.5400 Scenic Flights: Alpenglow Aviation Inc. Canadian Helicopters Ltd. Paragliding: Golden Paragliding Website Golden Eco Adventure Park Learn to Paraglide Facility Horseback riding: Bear Corner Adventures Bed & Bale 250.344.4785 Flying W 250.439.5400 Goldenwood Lodge http://www.goldenwoodlodge.com 250.344.7685 Hiking: Hiking in the 5 Surrounding national Parks: Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho and Glacier National Parks www.pc.gc.ca Hikes in the Golden Area www.goldenhikes.ca http://www.go2rockies.com/businesses/hikingtrails.htm Wildlife Viewing: Grizzly Bear Refuge Participate in a tour of the Refuge, Gondola Ride and Sky Lunch http://www.kickinghorseresort/summer 250.439.5400 Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre http://www.northernlightswildlife.com 250.344.6798 Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch Weekend Interpretive Buffalo Tours. Source of our famous organic buffalo burgers! http://www.rockymountainbuffaloranch.com 250.344.4779 Rock Climbing: Local Company based out of Golden, BC. www.kootenaywilds.com Canmore-based Climbing Company www.acmg.ca/public/html/hire/hireguide.asp