Nestled at the meeting point of the Columbia and Kicking Horse Rivers, Golden is a dramatic gateway to the Canadian Rockies, with towering peaks, glacier‑fed lakes,
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Stroll on the newly built River ... Horse Pedestrian Bridge at 8th Ave North which connects Golden's downtown with residential neighborhoods. The bridge spans the river of the same name, stretching over the icy waters of the Kicking Horse River.
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In recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Golden Museum and Archives will be closed September 28, 29, and 30.

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