Category Archives: Golden outdoors

Winter in Golden BC

Winter is in the air in Golden BC. It started earlier this week with a snow storm pushed in from the Pacific, which was promptly followed by a spell of high pressure. Golden right now is cold, snow-covered, and absolutely beautiful. We are still a few weeks away from opening day at the ski hill,…

Gorman Lake: Golden BC’s signature hike

Gorman Lake is one of Golden BC’s defining local hikes. It’s also a bit of a metaphor for Golden living; fantastic for families and spectacular in so many ways. It’s just navigating the darn access road getting there.... The first time we made our way to Gorman Lake to hike, bumping along in an old truck…

Adventures on Horseback in Golden BC

Guest Post by Amy Barrett Living in Golden for fifteen years has given me plenty of time to explore the many adventurous possibilities here and in the surrounding parks. My latest adventure -- horseback riding, the oldest form of transportation (aside from walking). A bit of background: In 1858, a group of European explorers led…

Golden BC featured in Canadian Geographic

Our unassuming little mountain town of Golden BC– which my daughter dubs ‘the pass-through town’ because we are such a popular fuel and food stop for folks travelling the Trans Canada and Hwy 95 – has hit the big leagues. Canadian Geographic magazine features Golden BC on its November cover, along with a six page spread in the…

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Category Archives: Golden outdoors

Winter in Golden BC

Gorman Lake: Golden BC’s signature hike

Adventures on Horseback in Golden BC

Golden BC featured in Canadian Geographic

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