Descending east from Rogers Pass, Golden encapsulates the stunning beauty of the continental divide: wide valleys, sharp peaks, rivers, and the arid forested grassland that is big game habitat. Look for the downtown core off the main highway, tucked in along the river, the heart of the community. Recreationists of all kinds are drawn to the big skies and backcountry lodges in the area. Noted for colder winter temperatures with less snowfall, fall colours blaze across the valley and upslope. River canyons provide exciting rapids, estuaries are filled with birds. Many younger families find the area attractive and affordable.
Distances: to Revelstoke - 2hrs; to Invermere - 1hr 20 mins; to Calgary - 3hrs
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