Golden unveils its 2016 mountain festival on World Wetlands Day
Festival theme to honour two historic rivers & One of North America’s largest wetlands GoldenFest.ca
February 2, 2016 - GOLDEN, B.C. To celebrate World Wetlands Day, Tourism Golden annouced today that its 2016 mountain festival will be dedicated to showcasing the importance of the world’s wetlands and rivers. Home to one of North America’s largest wetlands and situated at the confluence of two historic rivers, Tourism Golden is inviting guests to its vibrant mountain town to explore and celebrate some of its natural treasures.
Since 1971, February 2nd has been known as World Wetlands Day, when an international treaty was signed advocating for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. Currently 169 countries have signed this treaty.