Emergency Information
Update August 21st 2024
Read the latest update from the Town of Golden.
The Evacuation Alert issued on July 23, 2024 by the Golden and Area Emergency Management Program due to the Dogtooth (#N21427) wildfire near Parson has been rescinded to ALL CLEAR for all properties. In addition, the Evacuation Order for the properties at 4490 Thomas Rd., 2104 Hwy 95 S and Rauch Rd. has been rescinded and downgraded to all clear.
The Golden Visitor Centre has free N95 masks to give away to anyone concerned about air quality or smoke. Available while stocks last.
The best way to keep track of reliable, up-to-date information during an emergency, including evacuation alerts or orders, is to monitor the Town of Golden website at www.golden.ca, the Town of Golden Facebook or Instagram. Also, you can sign up now for the Alertable system, which will issue Evacuation Order and Alert information to your smartphone, text, email or landline: https://www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable. Be sure to sign up in your locations for Columbia Shuswap Electoral Area A as well as the Town of Golden.
Highway 95 between Golden and Radium Hot Springs is open. Check the latest updates for travel advisories in the area and throughout the province at DriveBC.ca
Visitors in Golden and the surrounding area should keep advised of the situation by downloading the Alertable app to receive updates as they occur.
For those planning on camping, several recreation sites have been closed, visit www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca to check if the recreation site you plan on visiting is still open.
If you are planning to the area in the coming days please keep informed and check with your accommodation and activity providers before leaving your current location. Visit Kootenay Rockies Tourism Know Before You Go for regional information.
Activities and attractions are open.
Below you can find additional resources for planning a safe and responsible vacation.
We thank you for your patience as the situation continues to evolve.
Check Conditions Before Travelling
Weather patterns in the mountains change conditions frequently, which may affect travel, closures, and smoke in the summertime. Always plan ahead and check conditions before setting out on your trip. Here are some resources you can use:
BC Wildfire Service
Stay up to date on current wildfires with the BC Wildfire App
Check fire bans and restrictions
Air Quality
Smoke density in the area can change from day to day, for a first-hand view of the conditions in Golden we recommend visiting the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort's live webcams
You can also check the smoke forecast with FireSmoke.ca
The Golden Visitor Centre has free N95 masks to give away. Available while stocks last. Open 9 am to 7 pm daily in August at 1000 TransCanada highway.
National Park & Recreation Closures
Check Park bulletins for important updates, trail conditions, restrictions, and more. Always check trail conditions before you recreate in the Parks.
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Driving Conditions
Road conditions are constantly changing with conditions and closures. Always check conditions and know your route before you go.
DriveBC is the best resource for highway conditions in British Columbia, they have live webcams and consistent updates.
Responsible Travel Resources
Traveling from community to community in a responsible manner includes mindfulness of what kind of impact you might have on the people, culture, and landscapes that you visit, whether these impacts are positive or negative. Planning ahead to come prepared ensures your experience is positive and that it's respectful to your hosts.
Learn about responsible travel and how you can plan ahead on our responsible travel page.