Home Neighbourhoods: Golden
Location This 4,000 resident community lies at the point the Kicking Horse River joins the Columbia. Golden is the popular jumping-off point for both Glacier and Yoho national parks. There are a number of white water rafting companies offering exciting one day or multi-day adventures. Annual Events: Kinsmen Home & Trade Fair (April), Bear & Bird Festival (May), Mt Psychosis Mountain Bike race (June), Show'n'Shine Car Rally (July), Canadian Paragliding Championship (August), Golden Rodeo (August), Business Directory for Golden Schools The city is served by Nicholson Elementary *K-7), Alexander Park Elementary (K-3), Lady Grey Elementary (4-7), Golden Secondary School (8-12) and Golden Alternate School (9-12). Shopping Golden is a major market centre for the Columbia Valley and has extensive shopping, inluding malls. Recreation Golden has a movie theatre, and is home to two ski hills: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and Whitetooth Mountain. It lies on the Trans-Canada between Yoho National Park (with white water rafting on the Kicking Horse River) and Glacier National Park (which includes Roger's Pass). Boating & fishing is nearby at Kinbasset Lake, behind the massive Mica Dam. Homes Recreational homes can be bought near Kicking Horse in the $200,000 to $500,000 range. Community Map
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