Spring in Golden
Spring activities and attractions in Golden
Spring in Golden holds the promise of crisp clear days and the beauty of the mountains as they change from winter white into glorious green. It includes a magical few weeks when the lines between winter and summer are blurred, and maybe, just maybe you can experience the joy of an ultimate mountain visit: skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort or ski touring in the high alpine and mountain biking or golfing in the valley all in the same trip (sometimes even in the same day).
It's the best time for whitewater rafting as the snow melt creates the pumping rapids in the Kicking Horse River, and for exploring the Columbia Wetlands as they fill up with winter snowmelt. Birds and waterfowl are starting to arrive from their southern winter homes and travel up the Columbia Valley, which is a migratory highway for them in the spring and fall.
You can get in some early hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and golf before the temperature and crowds of the summer arrive.
Plan Your Trip
Plan your perfect trip to Golden by using our 'Trip Planner' or downloading the Golden BC app for a customized itinerary. Explore the digital Golden Travel Planner and our suggested itineraries. To avoid disappointment in high season, book accommodations, activities, and dining in advance. Upon arrival, visit the Golden Visitor Centre, open from May long weekend to September at 1000 Trans-Canada Highway, for expert local advice.
Recreate Responsibly
When we leave our community, we become guests of another. Being a good guest means respecting the land and people to create a positive experience for yourself, the community, and the wildlife. Please recreate responsibly.
Remove plants, animals & mud from boots, bikes, gear, pets & vehicle.
Clean your gear before entering & leaving the recreation site.
Stay on designated trails.
