Purcell Mountain Lodge of Golden
Golden, B.C.
Golden is one of the Canadian Rockies’ hidden gems. It is underestimated, beautiful and full of incredible things to do in both winter and summer. It boasts one of the best ski hills in North

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Gateway to the Canadian Rockies – Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
By John McKiernan  
Staff Writer
It is an exciting time to be in Vancouver. Often used as a gateway to Canadian Rockies’ towns like Banff and Jasper, it has a huge amount to

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Golden, British Columbia
By John McKiernan
Staff Writer
Yoho National Park holds some of the Canadian Rockies' most beautiful scenery.
The Canadian Rockies are home to some of the most beautiful and best preserved parks in the world. Although Banff and Jasper National Park

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Golden, British Columbia
By John McKiernan
Staff Writer
Get a bird's eye view of the mountains around B.C.
Everybody has dreamed of being a flying penguin at some stage. Well, at Golden you have the chance to kill two birds with the one stone,

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Golden, British Columbia
By John McKiernan
Staff Writer
Depending on the season, there are several ways to experience the stunning sights of the Canadian Rockies. During winter, it’s hard to beat the views while skiing. In summer, there are even more options. Sure,

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Golden, British Columbia
By John McKiernan
Staff Writer
Mountian biking in the Canadian Rockies is full of challenging trails and great views.
There are many superlatives that can be used to describe the mountain biking terrain in the Canadian Rockies around Golden. Exciting, unique,

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Golden, British Columbia
By John McKiernan
Staff Writer
Pull on your woolies, grab your shades and get out the Canadian Rockies through Golden.
Powder hounds will fall in love with the Canadian Rockies.
Winter in Golden has so many incredible opportunities, you’re gonna need a

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Golden, British Columbia
By John McKiernan
Staff Writer
There are many activities to keep the most restless visitor happy in Golden and the Canadian Rockies. However, snowmobiling has become the natural choice for many B.C. and out of province snowmobilers, simply because

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Golden, B.C.
By John McKiernan
Staff Writer
How Golden was Founded
It was adventure that brought the first explorers over the Canadian Rockies. But it was the treasures of Golden that made them stay. Despite its increasing list of stunning hotels and varied activities,

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Golden, British Columbia

Getting to Golden has never been easier! Pack those bags, book accommodations, choose some great activities and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Golden is a destination of ‘must do’ and ‘must see’. Below are some hints

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