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Looking east from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, the Canadian Rockies are highlighted by a stunning alpenglow with the full moon rising up above them. The peaks in the foreground are Terminator 1 (T1) to Terminator 4 (T4) of the Kicking Horse and Dogtooth Range. -
Not an unusual place to see Brett Turcotte - huge air time from the X-Games gold medalist in one of Golden's many sled zones. -
Spanning the river of the same name, the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is the longest freestanding timberframe bridge in Canada. Situated alongside the bridge is Spirit Square; a beautiful location near the river where in summer you can enjoy the abundant flower displays, the waterfall and water feature, and on many summer evenings you can enjoy one of the free Kicking Horse Culture concerts. -
Perched at 7700’ above sea level the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the perfect location for a drink or meal with a view, a stay at one of the Eagle’s Eye suites, or to celebrate your wedding at the perfect mountain top location. This shot captures Eagle’s Eye with the sunset casting a purple glow across the sky and with a full moon rising up behind the Canadian Rockies in the distance. -
Spanning the river of the same name, the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is the longest freestanding timberframe bridge in Canada. Captured here at night with the Kicking Horse River almost frozen and snow covered. -
Looking west from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort into the Purcells, the sun drops behind the infamous Canyon Creek “slackcountry” casting a Golden glow above the beautifully lit ridge lines and peaks. -
Perched at 7700’ above sea level the Eagle’s Eye is the perfect location for a drink or meal with a view, a stay at one of the Eagle’s Eye suites, or to celebrate your wedding at the perfect mountain top location. This shot captures Eagle’s Eye in the evening light with a full moon rising up behind the Canadian Rockies in the distance. -
The fog clears a little, as the sun breaks through and creates a moody scene with trees below. -
Nestled at the north end of the Columbia Valley, between the Rocky & Purcell mountain ranges, Golden is situated adjacent to the Columbia Wetlands, the source of the largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean in North America - the Columbia. Captured here from the air, showing part of the Columbia Wetlands, Golden to the north (the right edge of the image) and the Purcell Mountains as a backdrop. -
Nestled at the north end of the Columbia Valley between the Canadian Rockies and the Purcells, Golden’s history focuses heavily on the CPR railway (seen at the left side of the image) and the logging industry (the mill is shown on the right hand side of the image). Over recent years adventure tourism has become increasingly important to the town with the development of Kicking Horse Resort (seen top left) as well as many other activities relying on the two rivers and endless peaks that surround the town. -
This aerial shot shows why Golden Golf Club is credited as one of the most scenic courses in BC. Nestled between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains, the course has spectacular views from every hole, and water coming into play as the Columbia River and Holt Creek wind their way around and through the course. -
Nestled at the north end of the Columbia Valley between the Canadian Rockies and the Purcells, Golden’s history focuses heavily on the CPR railway (seen at the left side of the image) and the logging industry (the mill is shown on the right hand side of the image). Over recent years adventure tourism has become increasingly important to the town with the development of Kicking Horse Resort (seen top left) as well as many other activities relying on the two rivers and endless peaks that surround the town. -
One of the premier day hikes from Golden, BC, Gorman Lake as seen from the air. At the end of a rugged forest service road, the hike winds its way up through the forest, over boardwalks to the boulder fields at the front of image. As you reach the lake you are greeted with views to Lang and Holt cols in the distance. Seen here looking west, with Rogers Pass, Mount Sir Donald & Swiss Peak in the background. -
Perched at 7700’ above sea level the Eagle’s Eye Restaurant at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the perfect location for a drink or meal with a view, a stay at one of the Eagle’s Eye suites, or to celebrate your wedding at the perfect mountain top location. This shot captures Eagle’s Eye with the sunset casting a purple glow across the sky and with a full moon rising up behind the Canadian Rockies in the distance.
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Spanning the river of the same name, the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is the longest freestanding timberframe bridge in Canada. Captured here at night with the Kicking Horse River almost frozen and snow covered.
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Named for the prominent snowy '7' that appears most clearly in late June / early July each year, but can also been seen as a shadow at certain times during the winter months. Mount 7 is a stunning location for hiking, biking, para and hang-gliding, as well as the summer pilgrimage to ski / snowboard the '7'. -
Renowned for both its x-country and downhill mountain biking opportunities, Golden has a number of epic trails, some of which combine classic single track trails with stunning views around the Columbia Valley. On the “Terminator” ridgeline just south of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, David Gagnon and Martin Lafontaine enjoy some late season conditions. -
The northern lights, captured just north-west of Golden in the Blaeberry Valley. -
The northern lights, captured looking north up the Columbia Valley towards Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and the Purcell Mountains. -
Paddle boarding on the Columbia River. Steve Crowe from Golden enjoys some late fall pristine paddling conditions. -
Ski touring at Rogers Pass on January 2nd, 2011 we turned to see this spectacular lighting display from mother nature. A stunning view in a beautiful location to start off the new year! -
Looking west from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort into the Purcells, the sun drops behind the infamous Canyon Creek “slackcountry” casting a Golden glow above the beautifully lit ridge lines and peaks.
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The Columbia Wetlands are nestled between the Rocky & Purcell Mountain Ranges and provide essential winter habitat for hundreds of elk and deer, as well as moose, wolves, cougars, coyotes, beavers, river otters and grizzly bears. Captured here from the air in the late winter, looking north towards Golden. -
Captured during a "walk with the wolves" at Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre. The centre promotes wolf conservation throughout the natural environment. Visit them for an interpretive tour, or if you have the opportunity, go for a walk with these amazing creatures in their natural environment.
