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Explore Golden, British Columbia with an interactive map featuring Street View, satellite and terrain views. Live weather, local news and location details for Golden, British Columbia, Canada.

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PlaceGolden
TypeTown
Province / TerritoryBritish Columbia (BC)
LocationKootenay Land District
CountryCanada
Latitude51.297778
Longitude-116.964722
Population3,986
Postal Code (FSA)V0A
Area Code236, 250, 604, 672, 778
ImportanceLarge city
CGN IDJBZLB

About Golden, British Columbia

Golden is a town in Kootenay Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Golden is located at 51.2978°N, 116.9647°W.

Golden rests cradled between formidable mountain ranges, where the Columbia River carves a wide, generous path through the valley floor. It lies 92.1 km east-north-east of Revelstoke, BC (from Revelstoke, BC: bearing 68°T), and is situated 2.1 km south-south-east of Edelweiss. This dramatic geography, defined by the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, has shaped its history from Indigenous trails to the arrival of prospectors and settlers drawn by the allure of mineral wealth and the promise of timber. The valley's fertile soil, watered by meltwater streams that tumble down steep slopes, supported early agricultural endeavors, while the mighty Columbia served as a vital artery for logging operations, its currents carrying logs downstream to mills. The very air here, crisp and clean, carries the scent of pine and the distant murmur of water, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds Golden. The cultural character of Golden is one of hardy resilience and a deep connection to the natural world, a spirit forged by seasons of snow and sun. While perhaps not a hub of grand institutions, it boasts a vibrant local identity, with a quiet pride in its mountain heritage. The Kicking Horse River, a powerful force of nature, flows nearby, a constant companion to the lives lived in Golden. Though no major universities call Golden home, the spirit of learning is present in its community spirit and the shared stories that bind its residents. The town's notable landmarks often reflect its connection to the land and its industrial past, while the rhythm of everyday life here is dictated less by clocks and more by the changing light on the peaks.

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About This Golden Map Page

Explore Golden, British Columbia, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Golden includes the postal code (V0A), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Golden is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.

Page generatedJune 2026
Location dataCanadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada