Getting Here
It's easy to get to Golden, BC. Golden is located on TransCanada Highway 1 and Highway 95 and is less than 3 hours drive from Calgary International airport, 2 hours and 30 minutes north of the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook and less than 4 hours north of the US border making it simple to get to Golden by car or with a rental vehicle. In winter take the daily scheduled shuttle from Calgary Airport direct to Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Once here you can ride the Kicking Horse Connector between accommodations, the slopes and apres activities. For more information and to book online go to goldenshuttle.ca.
Please note, however, that there are no vehicle rental offices in Golden.
Golden downtown is easily navigated on foot, by bike or in a vehicle.
By Car:
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Visit www.drivebc.ca for up-to-date road conditions.
By Air
Calgary International Airport has many direct flights and connections to major cities throughout Canada, USA, UK and Europe, Australia and Asia. Visit www.yyc.com
Canadian Rockies International Airport served by Westjet, Air Canada and Pacific Coastal. Visit flyyxc.com
Golden Municipal Airport is located within the Town of Golden on Fisher Road and is home to a variety of aviation businesses. This single runway has a single, asphalt surfaced runway 14-32 measuring at 4,519 ft x 75 ft (1,377.4 m x22.9 m) with an elevation of 2,575 feet. The runway is maintained and serviceable throughout the year but is restricted to certain aircraft limitations and daylight use only.
By Bus
Rider Express offers daily bus service to Calgary and Vancouver. Call 1-833-583-3636 or visit www.riderexpress.ca
In winter take the Champagne Powder Shuttle, a daily scheduled shuttle from Calgary Airport direct to Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. For more information and to book online go to goldenshuttle.ca.
By Private Shuttle
Golden has a few private operators that can provide an airport shuttle service and customised trips. For example, Beyond Banff provides customized trips and shuttle services to and from Golden.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Level 2 charging stations (4) and BC Hydro DC Fast car charging stations Town of Golden, Park Drive
Tesla Supercharger (4 -DC Fast Chargers) – Travelodge, 12th St N
Tesla Supercharger (8 - DC Fast Chargers) – Fas Gas TransCanada
Sun Country (1 - level 2) - Holiday Inn Express, 14th St N
Petro-Canada (4 - DC Fast Chargers) – TransCanada
Electrify Canada (4 - DC Fast Chargers) – Golden Village Lodge, Lafontaine Rd.