TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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The Kicking Horse River is one of the wildest, most intense recreational waterways in Canada and is popular with kayakers for its Class II to IV rapids.
The river was named in 1858 when James Hector, a member of the Palliser Expedition, reported being kicked by his packhorse while exploring the river.
Kicking Horse River is a great place to go if you have not experienced water rafting. The Kicking Horse white water rafting is known as the best Canadian Rockies rafting.
Photos: Vlad Umnov
Opening up in May 2021, the new Golden Skybridge is the highest suspension bridge in all of Canada.Â
This new attraction in Golden has two suspension bridges. The first is the length of 150 meters while standing 130 meters above the ground, and the second is 140 meters in length and 80 meters above the ground.
The Golden Skybridge also presents a three-kilometre nature trail through parks on both sides of the bridge.Â
Over the summer of 2021, there will be an expansion, adding a tandem bungee swing and a 1200-meter-long zipline. Â
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/GoldenSkybridge
The longest Canadian freestanding timber frame bridge is located in Golden. This bridge was built in 2001 from timbers that were locally sourced with a Swiss design showing the heritage of the Swiss guides.Â
The bridge is over a 46-meter-wide river. The Timber Farmers had over 100 members worldwide to help raise the bridge.Â
This bridge is an iconic landmark in Golden, British Columbia.Â
Photo: https://www.tourismgolden.com/media-item/kicking-horse-pedestrian-bridge
Learn about the local artists of Golden at the Art Gallery Of Golden-Kicking Horse Culture. Educate yourself about the Kicking-horse culture and their cultural life.
A fascinating gift shop is located inside the Art Gallery, where souvenirs can be bought to keep and maintain the great memories spent at this location.
Photo: https://kickinghorseculture.ca/art-gallery-of-golden/
Gorman lake is a great place to visit if you want to have a quiet and peaceful time with the least stress possible. It is located in Golden.
Many people go near Gorman Lake for hiking, biking, and camping. It has a very peaceful environment away from all the noise pollution. It is a great place to let go of all your stress and explore. So grab your hiking shoes and enjoy the great peaceful environment.Â
Photo: Felicitas S, Tripadvisor
Great for sightseeing, great for wild, unique experiences, and great for having fun and enjoying with family and friends. The Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden has great activities to spend quality time with family and friends.Â
In the winter, you can spend time skiing, snowboarding, and tubing; in the summer, you can go mountain biking. All year round, there are trails you can hike on.Â
Mountaintop weddings are also a unique experience that you can find here.Â
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/kickinghorsemountainresort/
Rocky Mountains Buffalo Ranch & Guest Cottage Buffalo Tours is located in Golden. Enjoy a unique and exciting family adventure in a stunning landscape. With buffalo roaming, you can leave behind the ordinary and step into something wild and new!
Golden is known as “The heart of the parks.” There are nine Provincial and National Parks nearby.
Educational Buffalo tours are offered from May to September. This tour also provides the native fire-making exemplification.Â
Year-round cottages are available, with three guest bedrooms and a peaceful creek. Â
Photo: facebook.com/RMBRGC
Explore the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre and have a walk with the wolves at Golden. Since 2002, this privately owned facility has allowed people to walk with wolves.Â
Family tours, group tours, school tours, and trips are all offered with chances to take close-up pictures with the wolves.Â
Interactive talks and presentations are provided as well. So grab your camera and running shoes and enjoy a walk with the wolves!
Photo: facebook.com/Northern-Lights-Wildlife-Wolf-Centre-221842860645
Since 1942, when the club opened up, there were 5-hole courses near Reflection Lake. After many renovations and expansions, there is a 9-hole golf course.
In 1985 the expansion occurred to have four more courses, and in May 1986, the official opening of Golden Golf Club occurred.
Many families visit to learn how to play the game of golf and have an enjoyable time. There is also an RV park so that overnight stay can be obtained.Â
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/GolfGoldenBC/
Many high-end and unique beverages are tasted and provided at the Whitetooth Brewing Company. This brewery won two Canadian brewing awards in 2020 due to its unexpected and great beverages.Â
This brewery has a specialty in Belgian-Inspired Pale Ale. This brewery experiments with the Pacific Northwest style and combine their special Belgian yeast to achieve a delicious hybrid pale ale.Â
Photo: facebook.com/WhitetoothBrewing/
