Tourism Golden

Tourism Golden The official page for tourism in Golden and Kicking Horse Country, BC Canada. www.tourismgolden.com

Golden and Kicking Horse Country in British Columbia is a mountain town just 2.5 hours’ drive west of Calgary AB. Surrounded by the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains it is perfectly located at the junction of the historic Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers. Nestled between Yoho and Glacier National Parks, Golden BC offers adventure for everyone, from hiking, whitewater rafting and mountain b

iking in the summer, to downhill skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, snowmobiling and heli-skiing in the winter.There are no fancy shopping malls here, but three mountain ranges, two historic rivers and six mountain parks coupled with a real mountain community makes for an unfogettable experience.

Planning a trip to Golden? Use this list to make an amazing itinerary you won't soon forget!
02/14/2025

Planning a trip to Golden? Use this list to make an amazing itinerary you won't soon forget!

There are so many great things to do in Golden, BC during the summer and winter months.There are so many great things to do in Golden, BC during the summer and winter months.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort should be ranked just a liiiiitle bit higher, although we might have a slight bias😊 What d...
02/11/2025

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort should be ranked just a liiiiitle bit higher, although we might have a slight bias😊

What do you think?

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02/10/2025
In case you missed it, the Freeride World Tour came back for another year at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and it did n...
02/10/2025

In case you missed it, the Freeride World Tour came back for another year at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and it did not disappoint!

Check out the full recap below, including video of the winning runs and epic photography from throughout the comp 😎

It was a cold day in Golden, British Columbia, but the third stop of the Freeride World Tour brought the heat! Check the full FREESKIER recap.

Official start list! Which category and athlete are you most excited for?
02/06/2025

Official start list!

Which category and athlete are you most excited for?

02/06/2025
COMPETITION DAY ANNOUNCED 🙏Friday, February 7th (2 days from now) will be the official competition day for the FWT 2025 ...
02/05/2025

COMPETITION DAY ANNOUNCED 🙏

Friday, February 7th (2 days from now) will be the official competition day for the FWT 2025 Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro!

The event will start at 8:45am on Ozone face ⛰️

Take in the action live on the mountain (valid pass required)
or stream it on www.freerideworldtour.com

Category dropping order:

Snowboard Women
Snowboard Men
Ski Women
Ski Men

COMPETITION CONFIRMED 🔒

The 2025 Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro is confirmed for this Friday, February 7th, on the infamous Ozone Face 🔥

📅 Event Details for Friday, February 7th:

🇨🇦 Golden, Canada - 08:45 AM MST
🇨🇭 Verbier, Switzerland - 04:45 PM CET
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan - 00:45 AM JST (February 8th)
🇳🇿 Auckland, New Zealand - 04:45 AM NZDT (February 8th)

Category Dropping Order:
🏂 Snowboard Women
🏂 Snowboard Men
⛷️ Ski Women
⛷️ Ski Men

Watch the 2025 Kicking Horse Golden BC Pro live on https://www.freerideworldtour.com/live/ 📺


🎿🔥 The FIS Freeride World Tour kicks off on Thursday, February 6 with FREE community events!Come enjoy a FREE film scree...
02/04/2025

🎿🔥 The FIS Freeride World Tour kicks off on Thursday, February 6 with FREE community events!

Come enjoy a FREE film screening featuring incredible backcountry stories, promptly followed by the Opening Ceremonies, right next door at the Civic Centre!

❄️Doors open at 5:30 PM, with films playing from 5:45-7:00 PM
❄️Doors to the Civic Centre Open at 7:15 PM
❄️Athlete Autograph signing session at 7:30 PM
❄️Opening Ceremonies begin at 8:00 PM with a special performance by the Shuswap Youth Dance Group.

Don’t miss out on this fun night of film, adventure, and stoke! See you there! ❄️⛷️🏂

The FIS Freeride World Tour kicks off with an epic Movie Night at Golden Cinemas, on February 6! Come enjoy a FREE film screening featuring incredible backcountry stories, promptly followed by the Opening Ceremonies, right next door at the Civic Centre! Doors open at 5:30 PM—don't miss out on this...

01/31/2025

The Golden Rockets are in a tight playoff race and they need your support! Pack the Plywood Palace and make some NOISE!

01/28/2025

The Freeride World Tour is returning to Golden! Here's what you need to know to enjoy the event, and all the festivities! 🏔️❄️

🎉 Opening Ceremonies:
📍 Civic Centre
📆 Thursday, February 6, 2025

🏂 Weather Window:
📅 February 7–13, 2025

👀 Catch the Action Live:
📍 Redemption Ridge
🗓️ February 7–13, 2025

📺 Stream live at freerideworldtour.com

🔔 Stay tuned to socials for the official competition day and start time during the weather window!

Let’s show the world why Golden is the ! 💪🎿

Get your clicking fingers ready, Parks Canada reservation dates are here!
01/20/2025

Get your clicking fingers ready, Parks Canada reservation dates are here!

Stop by the Tourism Golden office if you’re in need of a park pass! We have annual and day passes ready for purchase for...
01/14/2025

Stop by the Tourism Golden office if you’re in need of a park pass!

We have annual and day passes ready for purchase for families, individuals and seniors😁

*Payment is by card only*

Spoiler Alert!! 🚨We made the list 👌😁
01/13/2025

Spoiler Alert!! 🚨

We made the list 👌😁

Do you want a winter getaway in the Rockies, the coastal mountains, the rainforest, oceanside, lakeside, or riverside? No matter the type of scenery you prefer, the province of British Columbia has…

Get those clicking fingers ready, Parks Canada booking is almost open! What's your strategy for securing the perfect cam...
01/10/2025

Get those clicking fingers ready, Parks Canada booking is almost open! What's your strategy for securing the perfect campsite?

Are you going camping in Canada’s National Parks this summer? Mark these dates on your calendar and reserve the Parks Canada campgrounds you want to stay in as soon as possible, as the best s…

01/03/2025

What a way to experience winter in Golden 👌

Have you hit the trails this season??

"Golden, British Columbia—one of the last authentic ski towns in Canada and a hotspot for gravity-fueled, adrenaline-pum...
12/17/2024

"Golden, British Columbia—one of the last authentic ski towns in Canada and a hotspot for gravity-fueled, adrenaline-pumping winter recreation of any and all kinds."

Couldn't have said it better ourselves! 👌😁

Golden, British Columbia is one of the last authentic ski towns in Canada and a hotspot for gravity-fueled winter recreation.

What keeps you coming back to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?
12/10/2024

What keeps you coming back to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort?

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort has become my absolute favourite destination for both skiing and biking. While I snowboard better than I ski, this resort's uni...

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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1-800-622-4653

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Golden and Kicking Horse Country in British Columbia is a mountain town just 2.5 hours’ drive west of Calgary AB. Surrounded by the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains it is perfectly located at the junction of the historic Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers. Nestled between Yoho and Glacier National Parks, Golden BC offers adventure for everyone, from hiking, whitewater rafting and mountain biking in the summer, to downhill skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, snowmobiling and heli-skiing in the winter. There are no fancy shopping malls here, but three mountain ranges, two historic rivers and six mountain parks coupled with a real mountain community makes for an unforgettable experience.