Exploring Golden:
Getting Around Golden & Beyond
Winter Travel Safety
Golden’s mountain environment means beautiful winters and changing road conditions. If you’re travelling in winter, snow tires are required and extra caution is essential. Before heading out, check current conditions at DriveBC to ensure safe and informed travel.
WALK & BIKE LOCAL
Golden is a walkable and bike-friendly community. The Rotary Trails link neighbourhoods, schools, and downtown, making active travel easy for people of all ages.
DRIVING IN & OUT
Golden is located on the Trans-Canada Highway:
East: Field, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary.
West: Revelstoke, The Okanagan, Vancouver.
South (On Hwy 95): Radium, Invermere, Cranbrook and the U.S. border.
AIRPORT ACCESS
Calgary International Airport (YYC) – ~ 3 hours
Cranbrook Airport (YXC) – ~ 3 hours
OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS
Winter Shuttle Services (www.goldenshuttle.ca) – Shuttle transportation between Calgary International Airport and Golden, as well as local service between Golden and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.
