 Golden, BC - Town
Golden and its immediate surroundings are more commonly known as Kicking Horse Country. Golden's rich history dates back to 1807 when David Thompson, and his crew took on the currents at the confluence of the Columbia and Kicking Horse Rivers.
Incorporation
1957, Golden has a total land area of 11.02 square km (2006 Census).
Location
Located in Southeastern British Columbia at the junction of highways 1 and 95 Golden is nestled in the Columbia Valley between two spectacular mountain ranges, the Purcell Mountains and the Rocky Mountains .
Climate - About
Golden's climate seems to emulate the majority of Kootenay communities with moderate temperatures and typical seasonal expectations July and August are often the warmest months and December and January the coolest. The average annual rainfall is approximately 12 inches in addition to upwards of 72 inches of annual snowfall has been recorded.
Profile
| Population - 2008 |
Avg. Home Value - 2006 |
Age Distribution % - 2006 |
| 3959 |
243,990 |
25-44 30.3% |
 Indoor Recreation
- The Golden library – Internet access is available for public use
- Rock climbing at the Dogtooth Climbing gym where all skill levels are welcomed
- Golden Arena - Home of the Golden Jets and the Golden Figure Skating Association, the Golden Arena also provides public skating and events to the town of Golden.
Outdoor Recreation
There are outdoor opportunities here for every season, every skill level, every age, such as mountain biking, hang/paragliding the site attracts Pilots worldwide, bungee jumping, snowboarding, skiing, golfing, white water rafting, scenic tours, heli-sking bird-watching and dog sledding to name a few.
Local Entertainment
- Golden Cinema – 1 Screen
- Bowling – Down Memory Lanes 8 lanes 5 pin
- Golden Civic Centre – Offers live theatre, entertainment and cam be booked for weddings, concerts, banquets etc.
 Local Attractions
- Golden Historical Society Museum
- AGOG is a public art gallery established by Golden District Arts Council.
- Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is the longest freestanding timber frame bridge in Canada
Main Community Event
Annual Events: Kinsmen Home & Trade Fair (April), Bear & Bird Festival (May), Mt7 Psychosis Mountain Bike race (June), Show'n'Shine Car Rally (July), Canadian Paragliding Championship (August), Golden Rodeo (August)
Shopping
- From unique gift ideas to adventure necessities Golden has you covered.
Schools
Alexander Park Elementary
Public School K-3
250 344-5513 |
Alexander Park StrongStart
Early Learning Program Pre-K
250 344-5513 |
Golden Alternate School
Alternate Programs 10-12
250 344-4532 |
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Golden Secondary
Public School 8-12
250 344-2201 |
Lady Grey Elementary
Public School 4-7
250 344-6317 |
Nicholson Elementary
Public School K-7
250 344-2370 |
 Continuing Education
College of the Rockies Golden Campus:
1305 South 9th Street, PO Box 376
Golden , BC , V0A 1H0
Phone: (250) 344-5901
Senior Services
Golden offers a variety of services for its seniors including home and community care programs, home support, meals on wheels and adult day care as well as a residential care facility and an 8-unit assisted living facility.
Closest Hospital
Golden and District General Hospital
( 835 9th Ave )
Box 1260
V0A 1H0
Ph: (250) 344-5271
Fax: (250) 344-2511
 Closest Airport
Golden is located within three hours drive of two international airports – Calgary International Airport to the east, and the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook to the south.
Canadian Rockies International Airport
1-9370 Airport Access Road
Cranbrook , BC V1C 7E4
Phone: 250 426-7913
Calgary International Airport
YYC: 2000 Airport Rd. N.E.
Calgary , Alberta T2E 6W5
Canada
The Town of Golden operates a municipal airport, which has a runway of 1,371 metres or 4,500 feet in length.
 Helpful Links
BC Stats
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca
Columbia-Shuswap Regional District.
http://www.csrd.bc.ca
Government of British Columbia
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca
Rocky Mountain School District No 006
http://www.sd6.bc.ca
College of the Rockies
http://www.cotr.bc.ca
Town of Golden
http://www.town.golden.bc.ca
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