Golden is a town located in the Columbia-Shuswap area in southeastern BC, and is near to the BC-Alberta border. It’s home to just under 4,000 people: 15% are seniors 65+. Historically, the town has been associated with the logging industry, and got its name in 1884 as a one-up over a nearby lumber camp that had been called “Silver City”. Golden is also known as the home of Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge, which is longest freestanding timber frame bridge in Canada.
Communities Served:
- Golden
Coordinator:
Mickey Balas
Phone: (250) 344-6866
Regional Mentor:
Doug Newberry
Community Contact List:
Local Community Contact List – Golden
This contact information will put you in touch with people who are able to give you more information about services in your area. They are typically available during business hours Monday to Friday. Should this be an emergency situation, please consider calling your local RCMP detachment or the Police authority for your area.
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