Golden, BC
- JacTracks
- Apr 4, 2024
- 1 min read
Driving on the sides of mountains gets you to Golden, BC where you can walk suspended in the air, swing over canyons and take in the beauty of the Rockies.
Golden, BC is only an hour and a half drive from Banff which make visiting this gem a very doable, beautiful and fun day-trip!
Golden, BC highlights:
Golden is actually located in British Columbia (not Alberta).
Golden is an easy and gorgeous 1.5 hour drive from Banff (2 hour drive from Canmore).
Famous landmarks: Golden is famous for it's Skybridge, Canyon Swing, and family-friendly trails.
Video of the Golden Canyon Swing
See what Golden's Canyon swing is like for these two friends who took a week-long road trip around southern Alberta.
Specific intel about Golden
Can I visit Golden, BC if I'm staying in Banff?
Yes! It's an easy 1.5 hour drive from Banff (2 hour drive from Canmore). The drive doesn't feel long at all because you're literally driving through and on the sides of mountains on the Trans Canada Highway (it's wild!). It makes for the perfect day trip if your home base is in Banff or Canmore.
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