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Amid massive mountains, luxuriant forests, alpine
meadows, and vibrant wetlands is the Town of Golden. With a
population of nearly 4000, it is located at the junction of the Trans-Canada
Highway (Hwy 1) and Highway 95. If youre travelling on Hwy 1
Golden is 148 km (92 miles) east of Revelstoke and 79 km (49 miles)
west of Lake Louise. Travelling on Hwy 95 youll find Golden
102 km (63.5 miles) north of Radium Hot Springs.
Goldens
development began with the coming of the Canadian Pacific Railroad
in the mid-1880s. It linked the railroad with the steamship
traffic of the Columbia River. Golden still flourishes but today
because it is in the centre of 5 national parks (Yoho, Jasper, Banff,
Rocky Mountain, and Glacier), is internationally acclaimed for white
water rafting and hang-gliding, and is just 13 km (8 mi.) from the
Whitetooth Ski area. Outdoor enthusiasts also enjoy heli-skiing,
ice climbing, mountaineering, horseback riding, bicycling, and kayaking.
The
town offers a great assortment of shops and restaurants, accommodations
as varied as campgrounds, rustic mountain lodges, and modern inns
with jacuzzis, air-conditioning, and cable TV. Golden has lots
of in town hiking paths and a great riverside park. The Golden
and District Museum features an early log school and a blacksmiths
shop.
Golfers
will enjoy the 18-hole course that whose 14th hole is home to a pair
of eagles. Naturalists consider Golden an excellent vantage
point for birdwatching and viewing wildlife.
The
local events include the Vintage Car Show n Shine in June,
the Mud Bog in June, the Golden Rodeo in August and the Hang-gliding
and Para-gliding Championships in August.
One
visit to Golden and you will know why it is called the Ultimate in
outdoor adventure. |