Golden, British Columbia by K Gordon Schultz January 21, 2014 written by K Gordon Schultz January 21, 2014 0 comment 1FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail 2.2K Table of Contents Skiing on Champagne Powder and World Class Mountain Biking: That’s Golden, CanadaGolden Area MapGolden Monthly Average Weather Skiing on Champagne Powder and World Class Mountain Biking: That’s Golden, Canada Golden, British Columbia, is one of the few cities and towns in the Canadian Rockies that isn’t in a national park. But that doesn’t mean Golden doesn’t live up to its name; it’s actually one of the most beautiful places not just in Canada but the entire world, as it is surrounded by the edges of Banff, Glacier, Jasper, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, and Yoho national parks. Like all cities and towns in the Canadian Rockies, the opportunities to get outside and play are limitless. If skiing is your bag, there is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, located about 20 minutes away from Golden and nestled in the Purcell Mountain Range. In the winter these mountains are covered with “champagne powder” – light, dry snow snow that’s perfect for the technical skiing to be enjoyed here. It’s also a perfect place in the warmer months for a holiday or vacation getaway; the Kicking Horse Gondola, which is open year around, provides spectacular views. At the top of the gondola’s lift is the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, located at 2,347 meters, or about 7,700 feet, above sea level – which makes it the highest of any sightseeing gondola in British Columbia. Here you’ll also find the largest Grizzly Bear reserve in the world. Got adrenaline? During the summer the mountains of Golden also provide world-class mountain biking. In fact for many years the town hosted the longest singletrack downhill mountain bike race in the world. There is also excellent whitewater here; you can take a rafting trip on the Kicking Horse River and pick the adrenaline level of your trip – choose from “ah, this is nice” to “Whoa this is crazy!” Looking for more sedate water fun? Golden is only one beautiful, scenic hour’s drive from Lake Louise. It’s also only 139 kilometers from Banff, just down the Trans Canada Highway. Golden Area Map View Larger Map Golden Monthly Average Weather Month High (°C) Low (°C) Rain (mm) Snow (cm) January -5.6 -13.7 4.9 49.4 February -0.3 -10.2 5.1 24.8 March 6.3 -5.6 11 10.7 April 13.1 -0.8 19.6 2.5 May 18.3 3.8 35.3 1 June 21.6 7.8 45.7 0 July 24.4 9.7 47.7 0 August 24 9 46.7 0 September 18.1 4.4 38.3 0.4 October 10.1 -0.4 29.9 2.5 November 0.8 -5.7 22.4 29.5 December -5.1 -11.7 6.6 49.3 0 comment 1 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail K Gordon Schultz K Gordon Schultz is a well-known figure in the golf community and currently serves as the President of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role, having spent many years working in the golf industry. Schultz has been a member of the Canmore Golf & Curling Club for over 40 years and has been actively involved in the club’s operations since he joined. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 2001, becoming Club President in 2005. In 2019, he was acclaimed as Club Vice-President, assuming the role of Club President again in 2022. In addition to his work at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club, Schultz is also an avid traveler. He has visited over 30 countries around the world, on all continents. But his most enjoyable travel experiences have come from within Canada, visiting many of Canada's National Parks including Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Grasslands National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park and Pacific Rim National Park. Along with golf, he enjoys scuba diving, biking, hiking and relaxing with a fine Pinot Noir. previous post Fernie, British Columbia next post Calgary, Alberta You may also like Calgary, Alberta January 21, 2014 Fernie, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Jasper, Alberta January 21, 2014 Kimberley, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Whistler, British Columbia January 21, 2014 Lake Louise, Alberta January 10, 2014 Canmore, Alberta January 10, 2014 Vancouver, British Columbia January 10, 2014