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NEW DAILY AIRPORT AND KHMR/GOLDEN CONNECTOR SHUTTLES

For immediate release
December 21, 2022

Golden, B.C., Canada – Getting to the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada just got a whole lot easier. We are thrilled to announce the launch of two (2) new shuttle services that will provide daily transfers to Golden British Columbia and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR).

The Champagne Powder Shuttle will give travellers the option to take our comfortable and convenient shuttle service from the Calgary International Airport (YYC) directly to Golden, eliminating the need for rental cars or complicated travel arrangements. This service will run daily and will provide hassle-free transportation during the winter. The Golden Kicking Horse Connector is an in-destination shuttle service providing regular daily transfers between multiple key locations in the Town of Golden and the base area of the resort.

“Providing additional ground transportation options for long haul domestic and international travellers has been a priority of ours. Says Joanne Sweeting of Tourism Golden. These two new shuttle services will allow for seamless travel between our closest international airport the town of Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Additionally, these shuttles align with our commitment to responsible travel by providing travel options that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions”

The Champagne Powder Shuttle to and from Calgary International Airport will begin on Thursday, December 22, 2022, and continue daily until Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Golden Kicking Horse Connector service will also begin on Thursday, December 22, 2022, offering 12 roundtrips daily with an additional 5 round trips on Friday and Saturday evenings (view the entire schedule). A season pass option will also be available for The Golden Kicking Horse Connector service making it more affordable for residents to get up to the resort without the need for a vehicle. Book your seat today or learn more about both shuttle services at www.goldenshuttle.ca.

“We are thrilled to see this service up and running, providing visitors to Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort better access to our community and mountain playground.” Says Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Area Manager Mike Rubenstein

Golden, located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and travellers looking to experience the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. With our shuttle service, it's easier than ever to visit this stunning area. We look forward to making your travel experience as seamless as possible and hope to see you on board soon.

“The Town of Golden is immensely pleased to be able to play a supporting role in seeing this shuttle service off the ground for winter visitors. Says Town of Golden CAO/CO Jon Wilsgard. We have seen successful models of this service in other resort municipalities and it is fantastic to see the partnerships that have now emerged to make this a reality for our community.”

These new transportation options were made possible by a partnership between Tourism Golden, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and the Town of Golden through the Resort Municipality Initiative. 

Planning a trip to Golden this winter? Download our new app for your iPhone or Android and take your plan with you! 

Follow these links for more information about Golden’s winter adventures
Winter- https://www.tourismgolden.com/activities/winter

 

Media Contact:
Andy Brown, Tourism Golden Communications Manager
250.939.8076
media@tourismgolden.com

Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort are located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc people. Golden is also the chosen home of the Métis Nation Columbia River Society.

 

About Tourism Golden: http://www.tourismgolden.com
Tourism Golden is a non-profit, tourism industry-led Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) representing the Town of Golden and the surrounding area known as Kicking Horse Country in British Columbia, Canada. Tourism Golden is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing accommodations, tourism operators, attractions and local businesses.


About Kicking Horse Mountain Resort: https://kickinghorseresort.com/
KickingHorse Mountain Resort is a world-class resort known for its steep and gnarly chutes, fast and fun glades, and long smooth gentle groomers. Averaging 7.5 meters of snow annually it is known as the Champagne Powder Capital of CanadaTM and is also home to Eagle’s Eye Restaurant, Canada’s most elevated dining experience.  


About the Town of Golden: https://www.golden.ca/
The Town of Golden is a member of the Resort Municipality Initiative, a provincial funding program to several specific municipalities that supports tourism infrastructure and operations.  The town has used the program over 15 years to advance a number of important amenities in the community and provide ongoing support of programs important to the tourism economy of the area.   


About the transportation provider: https://everythingrevelstoke.com/
Day to operations of the shuttle service will be managed by Everything Revelstoke which offers local and regional transportation in several municipalities in British Columbia as well as private ground and air charter services.