Golden, British Columbia

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Golden is a beautiful mountain town in southeast British Columbia, Canada, located 262 kilometres (163 miles) west of Calgary, Alberta and 713 kilometres (443 miles) east of Vancouver. Much of the town's history is tied into the Canadian Pacific Railway and the logging industry. Today, the town's economy still relies somewhat on those two influences, but the development of Kicking Horse Resort, along with other outdoor adventure companies, has allowed the town to diversify into tourism.

Golden is nestled in the Columbia River Valley built around the confluence of the Columbia River and Kicking Horse River, surrounded by two different mountain ranges and five National Parks; Yoho National Park, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Glacier National Park, and Kootenay National Park.

As of February 2006, Golden's town council and mayor Jim Doyle have decided to temporarily rename the city Hockey, British Columbia. The decision was motivated by a national contest with the prize of $25,000 and an NHL exhibition game.But that's just filler and of no consequence.[1]