| Golden is located in B.C. Canada... one of
the most desirable places to live in the world. Golden is situated on the junction of Trans Canada
Highway 1 and B.C. Highway 95 on the eastern border of B.C.
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| MAJOR CENTERS Travel Times by Vehicle |
| Banff, Alberta |
2 hrs East |
| Calgary, Alberta (Nearest Major Airport) |
3 hrs East |
| Edmonton, Alberta |
6 hrs North East |
| Kamloops, BC |
4 hrs West |
| Lake Louise, Alberta |
1 hr East |
| Radium Hot Springs |
1 hr South |
| Spokane, Washington |
6.5 hrs South |
| Seattle, Washington |
10 hrs South West |
| Vancouver |
8 hrs South West |
| USA Border / Interstate 95 |
5 hrs South |
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The Columbia Valley offers a unique lifestyle for both the retiree looking for a tranquil, serene setting or the most extreme adventurist looking for the ultimate in skiing, climbing, paragliding and hiking. Here are some starting points for your explorations.
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| NATIONAL & PROVINCIAL PARKS Travel Times by Vehicle |
| Banff National Park |
1 Hour East on Hwy 1 |
| Bugaboo Recreation Area |
2 Hours South on Hwy. 95 / West of Brisco |
| Burges/James Gadsen Provincial Park |
20 minutes West on Hwy 1 |
| Glacier National Park |
45 Minutes West on Hwy 1 |
| Hamber Provincial Park |
1 Hour North by float plane |
| Jasper National Park |
2 Hours East on Hwy 1 / North on Hwy 93 |
| Kootenay National Park |
1 Hour South on Hwy 95 |
| Marl Creek Provincial Park |
45 Minutes West on Hwy 1 / Big Bend Hwy |
| Mt. Revelstoke National Park |
1 1/2 hours West on Hwy. 1 |
| Yoho National Park |
1/2 Hour East on Hwy. 1 |
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