Tourism Golden

08/21/2026

"Golden has a reputation for summer activities like mountain biking, whitewater rafting and hiking. But poke further, and you’ll find a surprising array of different, unexpected ways to experience this mountain mecca through the fall."

Fall in Golden only brings the landscape and its unlimited potentials into stronger focus. Vivid yellow larches, glacial blue lakes, grey-white peaks and mountainside villas, through which you can paddleboard, fly, offroad and climb for an epic fall adventure in Golden.

08/18/2026

Fall hiking around Golden is hard to beat. 🍂🥾

Whether you’re looking for an easy wander close to town or a full day in the alpine, here are five hikes worth adding to your fall hit list:

🍁 Canyon Creek South
🍁 Diana Lake
🍁 The Rotary Trail
🍁 Perley Rock
🍁 Iceline Trail

Fall conditions can change quickly in the mountains, especially at higher elevations. Check trail and weather conditions before heading out, pack for changing temperatures, and always plan your route before you go.

08/18/2026

"Set in the valleys of the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges, with the mighty Columbia River at the heart of the region, the views are epic everywhere you look and the riding is equally as epic."

Sampling Some Kootenay Dirt: A Road Trip in the East Koots with Mark Matthews Posted on Aug 17, 2026 by Mat Wanbon The East Kootenays are a place that feel like they should be a bigger tourist destination than they are. Set in the valleys of the Purcell and Rocky Mountain ranges, with the mighty Col...

08/10/2026

While the province has declared a state of emergency, we’d like you to know Golden remains open and safe for visitation.

If you are currently visiting or planning to stay and/or recreate in Golden and the surrounding area please make sure to plan ahead by using the resources listed in this post. Also be advised that the smoke is affecting air quality in the area.

firesmoke.ca - smoke forecasting

BC wildfire map - updates on the fires in the province

DiveBC.ca - updates for road conditions, delays and closures

Alertable.ca and the alertable app for ermergency updates sent directly to you phone

08/07/2026

Extra credit is a fun blue rated downhill trail within the mountain shadows trail network in Golden, BC.

The name “Extra Credit” is a nod to the Golden High School Outdoors Class that built the trail.

Some will tell you they settled on “Extra Credit” after the preferred name of “child labour” was rejected by the school 😂

Thanks to Mark Matthews for the video 🚵

08/04/2026

So grateful to be surrounded by the beauty of mountains rains every which way we look 😌

07/30/2026

A season worth hiking for in Golden, BC.

07/27/2026

Chasing waterfalls is highly encouraged in Golden, BC

Swipe through to see some our favourites and add them to your list 💦

07/21/2026

The Mount Stephen Trilobite Hike with Parks Canada is one of only three guided Burgess Shale experiences, giving visitors the chance to walk through one of the world’s most important fossil regions. Along the way you’ll discover ancient trilobites, incredible mountain scenery, and a story that forever changed our understanding of life on Earth

📍 Mount Stephen, Yoho National Park
🥾 Guided hikes only – reserve through Parks Canada