For Paddlers, This Place is Worth its Weight in Gold
We could tell you that Golden offers innumerable water-related experiences from canoeing the nearby Columbia River, which boasts the largest intact wetlands in North America, to rafting the world-famous Kicking Horse River. But instead we’ll just say there’s a reason the largest paddle in the world is located here. Talk about cred.
Featured waterways in Golden
Here are some of the area’s best bodies of water to dip into.
Beaver River
Located 50 kilometres west of Golden, this river is a tributary of the Columbia and flows into Glacier National Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the country.
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Kicking Horse River
Named by a surveyor in 1858 who was reportedly booted by his pack horse, this world-class river has been thrilling paddlers for decades.
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Meet the specialists Golden
From guides and instructors to marina owners and sales reps, here are the people who will ensure you’re not sent up the creek without a, well, you know.
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Alpine Rafting
Alpine Rafting is located in Golden BC on the famous and beautiful Kicking Horse River.
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Columbia Wetland Outpost
Located between the scenic Rocky and Purcell Mountains, Columbia Wetland Outpost offers self guided tours to explore the surrounding nature.
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Float Golden
Float Golden offers the most affordable paddle board rentals throughout Golden.
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Glacier Raft Company
Go whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse River with Goldens original rafting company, Glacier Raft Co.
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Golden Paddle
Golden Paddle provides many different watersports rentals for their guests.
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Golden River Adventures
At Golden River Adventures try something new with their inflatable kayak rentals and create your own adventure.
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Hydra River Guides
Hydra River Guides offers many different activities, whether it’s a fast paced rafting trip or a gentle canoe ride they have it all.
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Kicking Horse Paddle Festival
The Kicking Horse Paddle Festival is an annual event that recognizes and appreciates the beauty of the Kicking Horse River and the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
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Kootenay River Runners: Golden
Kootenay River Runners in Golden BC explores the mighty Kicking Horse River.
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Wet n Wild Adventures
Experience thrilling rafting trips down the Kicking Horse River with Wet n Wild Adventures.
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Wild Water Adventures
Wild Water Adventures is known to be the best organized whitewater rafting trips near Banff.
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