Posted by Alison Morphy on Mar 6 2023 - 12:08pm Winter Activities Days are getting longer and you can feel the air thawing out. We’re on the wonderful cusp of winter and spring, the in-between season when the sun feels warm and the shadows feel cold. Snow is still in the forecast, but underneath these intermittent drifts you know the dirt is starting to wake up. What does pre-spring feel like in Golden? Here's a tour for your senses: Leaving hibernation:  The first thing you’ll notice is the extended days, the skies are bluer and the sun sticks around for a bit longer each day, just not ..read more

Posted by Alison Morphy on Feb 24 2023 - 10:31am Activities Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and other adrenaline-pumping sports are a big draw to the Canadian mountains in the winter, but you don’t need to hit the slopes to make the most of your time in Golden. There are plenty of winter activities to stay busy with, especially if you're coming to Golden to slow down and chill out. Here’s a little list to inspire you:   Cross-Country Skiing: Golden has an abundance of groomed classic and skate cross-country ski trails and many options for creating your own tracks across frozen lakes ..read more

Posted by Alison Morphy on Feb 6 2023 - 1:10pm Winter Activities There’s snow on the ground, but the sunlight is staying out longer and on warmer days you can start to smell the alpine thawing in anticipation of spring. There’s a stirring in Golden this time of year. The Snow King’s MasqueParade is just around the corner, and here’s why you should be in Golden for it.   Arts and culture in Golden are a regular bustle; theatre, film, and live music performances can be found almost weekly throughout all seasons of the year. February, though, has a special air to it, hosting one of the lar ..read more

Posted by Alison Morphy on Jan 23 2023 - 12:00am Winter Activities Golden is a perfect balance between a quiet mountain town and an exciting adventure. There’s enough going on around here that you’ll feel like every moment is rich with activity and nature, but you don’t have to feel rushed whilst doing it. We’re off the beaten track, which takes us away from the hustle and bustle of big urban areas and makes time slow down here. This appeal brings many people back to visit again and again. If you're hoping to find this tranquility during your stay in Golden, here are a few ideas on what you ..read more

Posted by Alison Morphy on Jan 9 2023 - 12:00am Getting to Golden Have you ever seen the mountains painted a husky rose? It’s one of the rare times that color overtakes a landscape during the white winter months. Alpen glow is a light phenomenon that gives mountains a red hue during the winter months, some say that it's caused by direct light traveling a long way through the atmosphere and reflecting off the mountains, others think that it can also be caused by indirect light acting in a similar manner. Standing in the heart of downtown Golden, you can look to the ancient crags of the Purcel ..read more

Posted by Natasha and Cameron on Aug 10 2022 - 11:10am Parks & Places of Interest itinerary fall travel summer travel If you're planning a trip to Golden, British Columbia, having an idea of what there is to see and do in the town beforehand will help ensure that you get the most out of your trip. Situated in the southeastern region of the province, Golden really is a true mountain town and you can bet you'll enjoy incredible natural vistas everywhere you turn. One of the best things about making your base in Golden is that it's centrally located with easy access to 6 of Canada's most ..read more

Posted by Joanne Elves on Oct 28 2021 - 2:49pm Lodges Accommodations We were on our way back from a whirlwind trip to Vancouver Island for a Gran Fondo so this time, the wrong bikes were on the rack. Or so I thought. Turns out, I was wrong. Staying in a cabin at Moberly Lodge was the perfect location to drop the “skinny tires” from the bumper and add road biking to the adventures we do in Golden B.C. Moberly Lodge is tucked in the trees on the northeast shoulder of the valley between the TransCanada and the Golden Upper Donald Road. Pulling up the driveway at nightfall was a bit like driving ..read more

Posted by Joanne Elves on Jul 29 2021 - 12:29pm Where to Stay Hotels Motels As the sun rolls over the Dogtooth range signifying the impending end to another busy day in Golden, I bring a fresh goblet of cool Sessions Ale to my lips and drink in both the refreshing brew and the view from the patio at Whitetooth Brewery. I may be sitting on the patio at the local craft brewery, but I could be anywhere in town. I parked my car at the hotel a few days ago and since then, I’ve pedalled or walked almost everywhere.  I won’t lie, Golden is my favourite destination for a few days of esca ..read more

Posted by Matt Coté on Jul 3 2021 - 12:00am Visitor Services travel Responsible Travel This blog is the third in a 3-part series about responsible travel, and how to be good stewards of the places we visit. At the time of publication, British Columbia was in Phase 2 of its COVID-19 restart plan which allows for non-essential travel within the province of British Columbia The travel orders continue to restrict non-essential travel from other provinces, however, we look forward to welcoming visitors from across Canada soon. To learn more about British Columbia’s travel or ..read more

Posted by Matt Coté on Jun 29 2021 - 12:00am Visitor Services travel Responsible Travel This blog is the second in a 3-part series about responsible travel, and how to be good stewards of the places we visit. At the time of publication, British Columbia was in Phase 2 of its COVID-19 restart plan which allows for non-essential travel within the province of British Columbia The travel orders continue to restrict non-essential travel from other provinces, however, we look forward to welcoming visitors from across Canada soon. To learn more about British Columbia’s travel ..read more