Your Golden Guidebook
Local Favorites
🥞 Breakfast & Coffee
• Ethos Café – Great coffee, a variety of pastries, fresh bread and light bites
• Big Bend Café – Hearty breakfasts in a rustic, eclectic setting
• Bluebird Café – Convenient stop on the way to the mountain for filling sandwiches
• Papa Bear’s Kitchen – Opens early 7am
• Daley Bread – Hidden gem for artisan baked goods; don’t miss the butter croissants
(Thurs–Sun, 8:30am–1:30pm — go early!)
🍽️ Lunch
• Nagomi Sushi – Quick and easy - if you're hungry, the rice bowls are yummy and very filling
• Golden Bakery & Deli – Daily soup with two side buns, Kicking Horse coffee
• Turning Point Restaurant – Great dine-in option
• Double Black Café (at Kicking Horse) – Kicking Horse coffee, smoked salmon bagels, soups, snacks, and treats
• Kicking Horse General Store (at Kicking Horse) - Basic items, cafe, cookies, light bites, basic groceries, alcohol etc
• Eagle Eye Restaurant (at Kicking Horse) - the highest elevation dining experience in Canada! (big groups, be sure to make reservation)
🍸 Après-Ski & Dinner
• The Stolen Bell - Swanky new spot with amazing drinks and food/light bites
• Whitetooth Brewing Company – Lively tasting room right downtown
• Reposados Tacos – Mixed tacos with Spanish rice are a favourite
• Whitetooth Bistro - Nice dine in option, there's also more private dining booths for couples
• Eleven22 - Cozy vibes, great food and service (go early at 5pm, there's a 3 course deal)
• The Wolf's Den - Homemade burgers, cozy lodge dining atmosphere in town
• The Jeffrey Room (at Kicking Horse) - south American restaurant
☕ More Cozy Coffee Spots
• Bacchus Books & Café – Cozy upstairs café surrounded by books
• Higher Ground Sports – Strong, proper coffee - it's my favourite (barista on the right as you enter)
Perfect for grabbing a cup before a stroll through town or along the Kicking Horse River
🍕 Takeout Options
• Indian kitchen - wonderful flavours!
• Red tomato pies - fast pizzas in town
• Alforno pizza
• Sushi Q - korean and japanese foo
🛒 Grocery Stores & Pharmacy
• Save on foods (in town)
• IGA (in town)
• Eat Pure Mountain Market - organic produce in town
• Kicking Horse General Store (at Kicking Horse)
• Farmers Market - Wednesdays 10am-3pm, summer, Spirit Square
• Golden Family Pharmacy & Gourlay's Golden Pharmacy
🛍️ Shopping & Gifts
• Bonafide - upscale boutique
• Signature Clothing - locally owned and great service
• Moon River - love this shop, a bit of everything
• Art Gallery - hand made work
• Golden Artisan Co-op - featuring one of a kind work from 55+ artists
✨ Relaxation (by Solace Wellness)
• Yoga Nidra, Meditation & Kahi Loa Energy Work by Lara - contact 778 320 4410 or email thebluelotusmeditation@gmail.com
(My very dear friend that has an amazing gift, talent and soul)
• Ultimate blissful massage by Karen - contact 250 272 0105
• Facial & bio energy healing by Jess - contact 250 277 9042
🚗 Transportation
• Mount 7 Taxi - be sure to call ahead 250 344-5237
• Winter Bus Shuttle Services: https://www.goldenshuttle.ca/
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer at Golden
❄️ Winter Things To Do
• Ski & Snowboard at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort — famous for steep terrain and champagne powder
• Dine at Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, Canada’s highest-elevation dining experience
• Ski Touring & Backcountry access around Golden, Bugaboos, and Rogers Pass
• Heli-ski or Cat-ski for the ultimate powder adventure
• Snowmobiling with guided tours through stunning alpine terrain, Gorman Lake
• Cross-Country Skiing at dawn mountain nordic centre
• Snowshoeing on world-class local trails
• Fat-Biking, Ice Skating & Tubing for fun off the slopes
• Enjoy Golden’s Mountain Town Vibe — great food, local events, and a warm welcome
• Scenic drives to surrounding natural Hot Springs - Radium at Kootenay National Park, Fairmont, Halcyon, Nakusp and more
🌟 Helpful Links & Local Events
• Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
Browse events, snow reports, weather forecasts, live webcams, trail maps, and more:
kickinghorseresort.com/events
• World-Class Events
Golden may be small, but it hosts major events like the Freeride World Tour, Jeep Junior Freeski Series, Red Bull challenges and more.
• Driving Conditions
If you’re driving, always check for highway updates and closures: drivebc.ca
☀️ Summer in Golden
Golden is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and national parks, offering a summer vacation packed with adventure, wildlife, and stunning scenery.
🌲 Outdoor Adventures
🚵 Mountain biking – 129 km of trails
🛶 Whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River
🏇 Horseback riding
🏍️ Guided ATV tours
⛳ Golf at Golden Golf Club (award-winning 18-hole course)
🎣 Fishing
🪂 Skydiving & tandem paragliding
🏞️ Parks & Wildlife
🗻 Explore six national parks: Yoho, Glacier, Banff, Lake Louise, Kootenay, Mt. Revelstoke
🐺 Walk with wolves at Northern Lights Wolf Centre
🐻 Visit Boo at the Grizzly Bear Refuge
🦬 Rocky Mountain Buffalo Ranch
🦆 Guided tours of the Columbia River & Wetlands
☕ Local Life & Culture
🎶 Check out Kicking Horse Culture for music, theatre, comedy, workshops, and live performances (tickets from ~$15)
🎸 Don’t miss Summer Kicks, a free live music event during the summer months
🌉 Golden Skybridge – Canada’s highest suspension bridge, plus zipline, treetop play area, and concerts
🚶 Hiking, Climbing & Nature
🥾 Explore local trails and enjoy forest bathing: goldenhikes.c
🧗 Rock Solid Guides - Let Rock Solid guides take you outside and help you achieve your climbing goals, however big or small, they are here to help. Their adventures and climbing courses are personalized, specialized, and unmatched.
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🌐 More Info
📌 Tourism Golden – attractions, trip ideas, and activities: tourismgolden.com
✨ Summer in Golden has something for everyone — from adrenaline adventures to peaceful mountain escapes.