Community :: Golden

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Featured Golden articles

  • Golden's mayor, Christina Benty, stands in front of a bridge over a river

    It’s about community

    Golden's mayor, Christina Benty, takes Kootenay Business on a tour of the town

  • Steve beside a helicopter

    Setting their plans in motion

    Resort president and general manager Steve Paccagnan is geared up for KMHR to become one of the finest mountain resorts in North America.

  • Image of site plan

    A river runs through it

    The provincial government’s Spirit Square program has inspired dozens of innovative designs that reflect the personality and natural surroundings of the individual community—and Golden is no exception

  • Julia and Aaron Cundliffe and Petra Nott

    Island living

    Aaron and his wife, Petra Nott, have partnered with Julia Cundcliffe in the creation of Golden’s newest dining spot, Island Restaurant

  • Man overlooking the scenery

    Nowhere to go but up

    Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (KHMR) is seeing annual growth in its market share

  • Canadian Timberframes Ltd.

    Quality is the name of the game at Canadian Timberframes

    Kootenay Business caught up with the general manager of Canadian Timberframes Ltd. for a chat about the business, which is celebrating its 10th year of operation this year.

  • Golden bridge

    Building a bridge for the future

    The New Park Bridge along the Trans-Canada Highway in Kicking Horse Canyon has been completed ahead of schedule.

  • Golden

    Golden’s growth is led by tourism

    Traditionally based in forestry and industry, Golden’s economic development has been taking a turn towards tourism and retail in the past few years.

  • Golden bridge

    Moving forward into the future

    The Town of Golden has made great strides to diversify its economy and increase its profile as a premier recreation destination for travellers from all over the world.

Key Golden contacts

Golden

Vital statistics

  • Population :: 3,959
  • Number of businesses :: 423 (180 in rural Golden)
  • Supporting industries :: Forest products, rail industry

Vital contacts

  • Town of Golden :: www.golden.ca
  • Mayor :: Christina Benty
  • Golden Chamber of Commerce :: www.goldenchamber.bc.ca
  • Phone :: 250.344.7125
  • Golden Area Initiatives
  • Phone :: 250.344.2420

Biz Blog :: Keith Powell

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A regular report on newsworthy business developments in the Kootenays.

Kootenay Insights :: Tanya Laing Gahr

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An inside look at the initiatives and developments that help shape Kootenay communities.

At Work :: Sandra Albers

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One-on-one with some of the Kootenay’s business leaders.

Biz Edge :: Danielle Cameron

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The faces behind Kootenay businesses.

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