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dra River Guides (403/762-4554 or 800/644-8888, www.raftbanff.com ) is a Banff-based
company that also runs the river.
Other Summer Recreation
Golden Golf and Country Club (250/344-2700 or 866/727-7222, www.golfgolden.com )
is a challenging 18-hole course in a forested section of the valley through town and to
the north. This course is generally in excellent condition, with water coming into play on
many holes—including the signature 11th and 12th holes along Holt Creek—and numer-
ous streams and lakes to catch wayward shots. Greens fees are $75, or there's a $50 twi-
light rate.
Adventurous souls are drawn to Golden for its thermals, perfect for hang gliding and
paragliding, and to the steep face of Jubilee Mountain, a renowned sport-climbing destin-
ation. Cowboys descend on town the first weekend of September for the Golden Rodeo.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND CAMPING
You can stay in one of the regular motels lining the highway, but don't. Instead, choose
one of the unique mountain lodgings that surround the town.
Under $50
Kicking Horse River Lodge (801 9th St. N., 250/439-1112 or 877/547-5266,
www.khrl.com , dorm beds $36, $125-240 s or d) epitomizes the new wave of lodging in
the Canadian Rockies. It is a modern, riverfront log building with amenities that include
high-speed Internet, a living area with a large-screen TV, and a café (summer only) with
outdoor seating overlooking the Columbia River.
$50-100
Blaeberry Mountain Lodge (1680 Moberly School Rd., 250/344-5296,
www.blaeberrymountainlodge.bc.ca ) is on a 62-hectare (150-acre) property among total
wilderness. Rooms are in the main lodge or self-contained cabins, with plenty of activities
available to guests. Standard rooms with shared bathroom are $105 s or d, and the large
cabins, which feature a separate bedroom and full kitchen, are $145. The three-bedroom
cottage is $360 for up to four people. Breakfast and dinner are offered for $15 and $39,
respectively. Blaeberry is nine kilometers (5.6 miles) north of Golden along Highway 1,
then seven kilometers (4.3 miles) farther north along Moberly School Road.