Golden travel guide

Golden Tourism | Golden Guide

You're Going to Love Golden

With a population of 4,038, Golden is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Golden deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Golden

If you’re looking for affordable options, Eagle's Eye Restaurant - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (1500 Kicking Horse Trail) and Whitetooth Grill (1500 Kicking Horse Trail) are great picks.

When to visit Golden

Golden in April
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Golden in April
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Golden in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Golden, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Golden

Car

Another option to get to Golden is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 127 miles from Golden. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Car

Another option to get to Golden is to pick up a car rental from Calgary, which is about 127 miles from Golden. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Calgary.

Where to stay in Golden

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Golden-Kicking Horse and Best Western Mountainview Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Golden

Most booked hotels in Golden

Canadian Rockies Inn - Adults only
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 134 reviews)
$243+
Cathedral Mountain Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9, 138 reviews)
$442+
Charlie's Guesthouse
1 star
Excellent (9, 65 reviews)
$213+
Emerald Lake Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1443 reviews)
$192+
Holiday Inn Express Golden-Kicking Horse
2 stars
Good (7.9, 390 reviews)
$102+
Glacier Mountaineer Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.7, 1146 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Golden

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Golden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Golden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.