Responsible Travel

Information is key when it comes to being a responsible traveller. 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 that you visit. If you are unsure about something, the best policy is to ask for help.

Stop in at the Golden Visitor Centre or contact local businesses and ask for guidance and travelling tips. The people of Golden are friendly and knowledgeable and would be happy to assist you! If you have a question, reach out to us using the chat function in the lower right-hand corner of our website.

Emergency Information

There are currently no wildfires threatening the town of Golden, please review the resources below before departing on your trip to the area.

The current air quality index for Canada including Golden BC can be found at https://www.iqair.com/ca/canada
The 3-day smoke forecest can be found at https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/
The latest British Columbia Wildfire activity can be found at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/wildfire-situation

Visit our Emergency Information page for more resources.

Protecting Our Waterways

Here is what you should know:
Waterbodies in Yoho and Kootenay National Parks are closed to all watercraft and fishing until March 31, 2026. Learn more here.