Photo of driving down a highway at dusk into the mountain valley. This a view you can see if you're driving through the mountains on the way to Golden Gaze B&B in Golden B.C.

History

To learn more about the local Indigenous Community and ʔaknuqⱡuk history:

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To learn more about the Settler version of the history of Golden:

Local events happening in Golden:

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Where to eat

 

When not enjoying our breakfast or midday munchies, check out other options Golden has to offer

Drinks​

Pubs and bars nearby for a refreshing cocktail, brew, or glass of wine

Farmers Market

Local, seasonal farmers market full of artisan and produce vendors

Dining

Cafés, bistros, and restaurants to nourish your body

 

Activities Nearby

Find more information on each of these activities here on Tourism Golden's "Things to do" listing.

  • Water-Rafting

  • Hiking trails

  • Heli-hiking

  • Canoe/Kayaking

  • Horseback Riding

  • Parasailing 

  • Skiing/Snowboarding/Heli-skiing

  • Ice Skating

Three Paragliders

  • Ice Climbing

  • Mountain Biking

  • Fishing

  • Craft Breweries and Restaurants

  • Wildlife centers

  • Golf

  • Disc Golf

  • Boating

 

Attractions

These are a few of the many beautiful places to check out near by. See more here. 

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Lake Louise

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Blaeberry River

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Emerald Lake

Ho-run-num-nay

Lake of the Little Fishes, named by the Stoney Nakota First Nations

Pre-Colonization Name Unknown

The Ktunaxa people have a  creation story that involves naming many of the tributaries of the  "Columbia River", this particular river however wasn't mentioned in this resource and may not be for us as Settlers to know.

Ruxie​ Lake 

Unclear origin of this name, we are still learning more, if it can be known to us and shared.

 

Directions

How close are we to:

Golden, B.C.

Join us at Golden Gaze B&B, nestled in the heart of the Columbia Valley, in-between the Rocky Mountains and the Purcell mountains. Just 35km South of the town of Golden (ʔaknuqⱡuk), you’re only a short drive away from various eco-friendly adventures, seasonal farmer’s markets, craft breweries, and local boutique shops. 


Radium, B.C.

Located only 65km North from Radium Hot Springs, enjoy a beautiful drive to a guaranteed relaxing soak in the natural hot springs of the local environment. 


Calgary

At just 265km West of Calgary, the trip to Golden Gaze involves a 3-hour drive with stunning panoramic mountain views, passing by iconic destinations such as Banff national park, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake, and the Columbia Ice Fields, all guaranteed to take your breath away.
 

Kamloops

If you’re road-tripping across Western Canada, we are the perfect stop on the 360km journey to or from Kamloops.