Golden, BC

British Columbia

Golden is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,986.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,986 Population 29/sq mi density
38°F Avg Temperature

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How Golden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,986
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation2,585 ft (788 m)
Golden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,585 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.5°F
31% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation2,585 ft (788 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates51.3000°N, 116.9689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 14.7"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Jan 26, 2025.

Feb 14, 2021 5 km N of Banff, Canada M4.1 99 km
Jan 26, 2025 58 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.7 89 km
Jul 28, 2002 29 km SSE of Canmore, Canada M3.6 137 km
Aug 13, 1998 67 km NNW of Banff, Canada M3.6 78 km
Mar 7, 2002 84 km N of Golden, Canada M3.6 85 km
Oct 29, 1998 36 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.5 148 km
May 5, 2005 56 km WSW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.4 131 km
Apr 23, 1999 34 km SW of Rocky Mountain House, Canada M3.0 150 km
Apr 10, 2011 16 km SE of Invermere, Canada M2.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 3.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.3 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 3.4 in

Golden has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 14°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Golden

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nicholson Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Golden

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Golden

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Golden BC Museum

Libraries in Golden

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ORL: Golden & District Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Golden

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Golden Artisan Co-op
Golden Farmers’ Market

Hotels in Golden

18 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Mountainview Inn
Copper Horse Lodge
Days Inn Golden
Glacier Mountaineer Lodge
Golden Village Lodge
Hillside Lodge and Chalet
Holiday Inn Express
Lodge + Lantern
Moberly Lodge
Palliser Lodge
Park Inn Golden
Prestige Inn Golden
Ramada Limited Golden
The Cache Hotel and Lodgings
Travelodge Golden Sportsman Lodge
Vagabond Lodge
Whitewater Lodge
Winston Lodge

Cafes in Golden

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bean Bag Coffee Roasters
Bluebird Cafe
Four Points Books
Heaven's Door Yurt cafe
Jita's Cafe
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Cinemas in Golden

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Cinema

Zoos in Golden

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grizzly Bear Refuge

Theme Parks in Golden

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Skybridge

Clinics in Golden

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CA #301178494
Cherie Devlin Massage & Wellness
Golden Medical Clinic
Karen Janicek Registered Massage Therapist

Gas Stations in Golden

10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centex
Centex
Chevron
Esso
Esso Commercial Cardlock
Fas Gas
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Petro-Canada
Shell

Banks in Golden

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CIBC
Columbia Valley Credit Union

Gyms in Golden

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden's Gym

Golf Courses in Golden

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Golden Golf Club

Breweries in Golden

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
White Tooth Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Golden

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kicking Horse Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Golden

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Golden Airport-Medium Airport

Post Offices in Golden

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Golden Main
Kicking Horse

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Waterfalls Near Golden

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Golden.

Name Description
Bear Creek Falls
Cerberus Falls

Bigfoot Sightings Near Golden

1 Bigfoot sighting reports from the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) found near Golden.

Name Year Description
Report 10864: Firefighters find footprint in alpine area near Golden. 1999

Meteorites Near Golden

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Golden.

Name Year Description
Beaver Creek 1893

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden

What is the population of Golden?

Golden has a population of 3,986 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Golden?

Golden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches, with 14.7 inches of snow.

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