Tourism Golden

08/31/2026

Pets are welcome in the national parks, but did you know it’s actually the law that they need to stay on leash?

Keeping pets leashed helps protect wildlife, prevents unwanted encounters and keeps both your pet and the park safe.

Not to mention the fine and possible ban that can come from not leashing up pets.

Why bother? Because even the friendliest dog can cause problems in the parks 🐕🏔️

Parks Canada

08/27/2026

BC is open. For adventures in the mountains 🏔️

Golden, BC is ready to welcome you this now and for fall. Hike through golden landscapes, ride our mountain bike trails, explore nearby national parks, or slow things down and enjoy a few crisp days in the mountains.

While some areas of BC continue to be impacted by wildfires, our province is vast and conditions vary greatly from region to region. Golden remains open and welcoming to visitors. Before travelling, check current wildfire, road and local conditions and come prepared to adjust your plans if needed.

There’s a lot of BC to explore this fall, and your visit helps support the local businesses, workers and communities that make these places special.

Super, Natural British Columbia

08/24/2026

How much space does wildlife need? More than you think. 👀🐻

Getting close might mean a better photo, but it can put both you and the animal at risk. When exploring Parks Canada national parks around Golden (and anywhere outdoors) give wildlife the space they need to stay wild.

Keep at least 30 metres away from most wildlife and 100 metres from bears, wolves, cougars and coyotes. Never approach or follow wildlife for a photo, and if an animal reacts to your presence, you’re already too close.

A little distance goes a long way!

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 😌