Recreation
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Ski resort in winter and mountain bike park in summer, KHMR is Golden's biggest attraction. Those less enamoured with adventure recreation can take a ride up the gondola or tour the grizzly bear refuge.
Goldenwood Lodge
Offers 1 hour to half day rides. Also available for accommodation, with packages available.
Golden Golf Club
Ranked as the best value in British Columbia.
Cedar Lake
A pleasant little lake that you can swim, fish, or boat in. Popular among locals and great for picnics.
Mount 7 is a world-renowned heli/para-gliding site, home to several past world records. Tandem paragliding is a great option for amateurs.
More sedate activities are also available, ranging from float trips to golf.
Three whitewater rafting companies operate out of Golden. All raft the Kicking Horse River, which is known for having one of the longest stretches of class four rapids in the world. There is no appreciable difference between the companies.
Wet N Wild
Also the site of McLaren Lodge, an adults only accommodator.
There are a number of lakes in the area which might appeal to fishermen or canoeists. However, there is no place which rents canoes in Golden, so those interested should bring their own equipment.
You can go swimming in either a local lake or the outdoor swimming pool.
Golden Swimming Pool
Golden's location makes it a good starting point for many hikes in the area. A comprehensive listing can be found through Golden Hikes (http://www.goldenhikes.ca). Do be aware that most hikes are at high elevations and will definitely be under snow until mid June and quite possibly until late July, depending on the year's snowfall. There is also a 7 km walking path, The Rotary Trail, which circles the town. The section along the river is particularly nice. Start at the Pedestrian Bridge.
Horseback riding, in the area surrounding Golden, is also popular among tourists.
Bear Corner Adventures'''
The only company that offers year round riding. Acts as a bed and bale for those traveling with horses.
Columbia River Safaris
Offers both jet boating near the mouth of the Columbia River and a wetland float trip in the mornings and evenings which is ideal for seeing wildlife.
Entertainment
Kicking Horse Culture
The Golden Arts Council, organizes local artistic performances. In the summer, they run Summer Kicks which offers a concert every week.
Kicking Horse Movies.
The local movie theatre. Shows one video a week.
Golden's main appeal for the tourist is the wide array of adventure sports that it is home to. In the winter, visitors should head for the newly built Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, ideal for the experienced skier or snowboarder. In the summer, activities to consider include whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and hang-gliding.