What you'll gain

Golden is a lively and authentic off-the-beaten-path mountain town with a lot to offer visitors and residents.

Learn all about its origins, Indigenous histories, seasonal activities, community events, and more.

  • Gain a deeper understanding about your community and what it has to offer you.

  • Enjoy discounts and incentives at local businesses and attractions with The Golden Pass.

  • Become a Golden Ambassador.

Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Getting Started

    3. What to expect from The Golden Guide

    4. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Golden Guide Survey

    1. Introducing Tourism Golden, the local Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)

    2. Additional Resources

    3. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Learn about Golden’s whereabouts in Canada and how visitors can get here

    2. Additional Resources

    3. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Indigenous Peoples called this land their home long before Golden became a settlement

    2. The Metis Nation

    3. The Shuswap Band

    4. Module 4 Quiz

    1. Immerse yourself in Golden’s arts and culture scene and get the lowdown on annual events

    2. Module 5 Quiz

The Golden Guide: Part 1

  • Free
  • 10 Modules

We are grateful to live, work and play on the traditional unceded territory of the Ktunaxa and Secwepemc peoples which is also home to the Metis Nation. We respectfully acknowledge the culture and history that connects these Nations with this land; and their wisdom, sacrifices, and stewardship of the past, the present, and the future.