At a Glance
Population: 7,000
Health Services: Golden & District General Hospital, Golden Health Care Centre
Education: Four elementary, one secondary, one alternate (trades) and the College of the Rockies campus.
Economy: Tourism, forestry, Canadian Pacific Railway
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Golden, BC
School District No. 6
Gorgeous scenery, crisp mountain air and the most majestic scenery in the world are at your doorstep in Golden.
Located in the Rockies region of BC, Golden lives up to its reputation as the ultimate destination for an incredible array of outdoor activities.
Golden is experiencing steady growth based on a solid economic foundation of natural assets, geographic positioning, and a growing tourism market. Over 80 businesses have opened in the last three years.
The strong economy has created a hot real estate market for larger rural properties, spectacular views and new subdivisions of up-scale single and multi-family condominium homes.
In Golden, eco-tourism and outdoor adventures are available for every skill level and every interest. Residents and visitors enjoy spectacular hiking, mountain biking, ice-climbing, river rafting and the six national and provincial parks in the region.
Skiing Magazine rated Golden’s Kicking Horse Mountain the #1 powder skiing resort in North America. Golden also boasts one of the top-ranked 18-hole championship courses in BC.
Golden has an active and vibrant cultural community. Throughout the year residents enjoy the town’s Art Gallery, as well as the film festivals, plays and touring musicians hosted by the Golden District Arts Council.
Golden is conveniently situated on Highway 1; providing easy driving access to the International Airports of Calgary (3 hours), Kelowna (4 hours) and Vancouver (9.25 hours). Cranbrook Regional Airport is a 3 hour drive south. Golden operates a municipal airport for recreational pilots and adventure operators.