Purcell Mountain Lodge of Golden Golden, B.C. Golden is one of the Canadian Rockies’ hidden gems. It is underestimated, beautiful and full of incredible things to do in both winter and summer. It boasts one of the best ski hills in North America (Kicking Horse). Golden’s location is one of the most unique in the…
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Gateway to the Canadian Rockies’ – Vancouver
Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Vancouver Vancouver, British Columbia By John McKiernan Staff Writer It is an exciting time to be in Vancouver. Often used as a gateway to Canadian Rockies’ towns like Banff and Jasper, it has a huge amount to offer in itself. This coastal town is the largest city in both…
Golden’s Canadian Rockies – Yoho National Park
Golden, British Columbia By John McKiernan Staff Writer The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the most beautiful and best preserved parks in the world. Although Banff and Jasper National Park are both within driving distance of Golden, it is Yoho National Park, only a 30-minute drive away, that grabs the attention on this…
Paragliding the Canadian Rockies, Golden
Golden, British Columbia By John McKiernan Staff Writer Everybody has dreamed of being a flying penguin at some stage. Well, at Golden you have the chance to kill two birds with the one stone, so to speak. No, you can’t become a penguin for the day but you can launch off a cliff with nothing…
Rafting and Kayaking the Canadian Rockies, Golden
Golden, British Columbia By John McKiernan Staff Writer Depending on the season, there are several ways to experience the stunning sights of the Canadian Rockies. During winter, it’s hard to beat the views while skiing. In summer, there are even more options. Sure, you can take a hike or take a tour but for exhilaration…
Biking the Canadian Rockies in Golden, B.C.
Golden, British Columbia By John McKiernan Staff Writer There are many superlatives that can be used to describe the mountain biking terrain in the Canadian Rockies around Golden. Exciting, unique, vast, terrifying – it really is everything it is built up to be. Although Banff and other local national parks are considered amongst the best,…
Winter Activities in Golden’s Canadian Rockies
Golden, British Columbia By John McKiernan Staff Writer Pull on your woolies, grab your shades and get out the Canadian Rockies through Golden. Winter in Golden has so many incredible opportunities, you’re gonna need a raging blindside blizzard to keep you indoors. Golden is the spectacular home to all things winter including skiing, ice shoeing,…
History of Golden, B.C.
Golden, B.C. By John McKiernan Staff Writer How Golden was Founded It was adventure that brought the first explorers over the Canadian Rockies. But it was the treasures of Golden that made them stay. Despite its increasing list of stunning hotels and varied activities, the area still exudes the same feeling of discovery and exploration…
Getting to the Canadian Rockies town of Golden
Golden, British Columbia Getting to Golden has never been easier! Pack those bags, book accommodations, choose some great activities and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Golden is a destination of ‘must do’ and ‘must see’. Below are some hints to help you achieve as much as humanly possible. By Air Golden is roughly…
Getting to know the Canadian Rockies through Golden
Golden, British Columbia Among the many incredible towns in the Canadian Rockies, like Banff, Jasper, and Canmore there are some that receive less attention and benefit as a result. Golden is one of these. Saying that Golden is in one of the most perfect and beautiful locations in the world might sound like a grandiose…