Golden, BC

 Here we are, on our last day in Golden British Columbia.  It is a small town on the western edge of BC.  Its population of 3700 residents makes it about 6 times larger than Radium Hot springs.   It is a destination town for the residents of BC who Come here to play during all 4 seasons.  It is situated between the Columbia Mountains to the west, and Rocky Mountains to the east, as well as the Columbia River and Kicking Horse River.

The views from our site is awesome and we have yet to tire looking at its peaks.  This is the view right outside our door:

In town just a block away from IGA (Independent Grocery Store) found in both US and Canada; is a great walking and biking path.  We hiked the trail for 3 miles, while birding. The pedestrian bridge crosses the Kicking Horse River and the trail meanders next to the river and exits through residential parts of town.

This bridge was a joint project built by Canadian, US and international workers  during 9/11/2001.  

Just a few kilometers away, we visited a wolf rescue center.  Once the wolves are rehabbed, many are released to Yellowstone National Park :

Unfortunately, most of the resident wolfs were participating on an "adventure walk" with higher paying visitors and "Honi" seen here was the only one awake during our visit.

A farther day trip we made to Emerald Lake.  A 50 minute drive (62 km or 39 miles) worth every minute or every mile.  The main reason was supposed to be for fishing.  As it turned out,  this lake is a visitor and tourist destination.  Parking was half a mile away and license plates from everywhere as far away as Florida, were present.

The haze seen here is smoke since we travelled eastward

Walking path around lake

Emerald Lodge Condos / Cabins

It is unknown when we'll be able to post again.  Our next 4 days will be in Jasper National Park.  We understand that there is limited cell coverage, and no wifi.  Until next time…