Discover Kicking Horse Country
Golden, BC — set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies — offers an incredible variety of things to do all year round. Home to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, known for its legendary powder skiing, dramatic alpine terrain, and breathtaking gondola views, Golden is a destination that balances world-class adventure with laid-back mountain charm.
Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or seeking peace and scenery, Golden is an ideal base for exploring the wider region: Lake Louise is about 45 minutes east, Banff under 2 hours, Revelstoke about 90 minutes west, and Panorama, Invermere, and Radium about an hour south — making it easy to enjoy a multi-centre vacation without changing accommodations.
Winter in Golden
British Columbia
Downhill skiing/snowboarding – ski at Kicking Horse is just a short drive from the lodge. However, more options are available for day trips to Roger’s Pass, Ski Revelstoke, Banff and Lake Louise, as well as Panorama to the south of here, giving you the option of having a multi centered ski vacation, without having to relocate your accommodation.
Cross country skiing/Snow Shoe – the Golden Nordic club maintain numerous trails for the back country enthusiast as well as the many, many opportunities within the Blaeberry Valley countryside, just minutes from the lodge, including some fabulous and scenic snow shoeing..
Snowmobiling – Golden is well renowned for all the snowmobiling opportunities, right on your door step and is becoming the natural choice for many snowmobilers because of it’s location and accessibility, along with his endless options of deep snowfalls, champagne powder and amazing scenery. Bring your own sled or rent one, your choice, but don’t miss out on this experience!
Summer In Golden
British Columbia
Whitewater Rafting Our partners at Alpine Rafting can take you on a thrill of a lifetime from the subtle and scenic floats or the adrenaline driven white-water rapids of the Kicking Horse River.
ATV Tours Take a trip to the back country on an ATV with our partners, Canadian Off Road Adventures. They have full day trips, including lunch or just a ‘taster’ 2 hour trip for as low as $99
Golf There really is nothing like golfing in the Rockies. Choices include the beautifully maintained golf club here in Golden, or within easy reach for a day trip on courses rated within the best courses in Canada
Hiking Around The Golden Area Hiking and walking is endless here in the Blaeberry Valley as well as all over Kicking Horse Country. The Golden Hikes website is updated with many of the trails from a simple stroll to advanced back country hiking.
Paragliding We can help you ‘jump off a mountain’ to take a trip that you’ll never forget!
Mountain Biking Numerous trails, maintained by the Golden Cycling Club await you, whether it's cross country or downhill white knuckle trails on the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort