Community Publications

The Golden Area Initiatives office is responsible for publishing core community information for a variety of purposes and audiences. The following are current community publications that showcase the area, show strategic community activity, provide business and development information, and track economic, social and environmental trends.

All publications are offered in Adobe PDF format for downloading, printing and distribution. Hardcopies are available by request for a nominal charge.

Community Profile

A comprehensive document that describes life in Golden and Kicking Horse Country, amenities, services, and community statistics. Necessary for investors, re-locators, business interests, tourists, and those seeking a general knowledge about our area.

File: Community Profile – 2008 (PDF - 9 mb)


Community Strategic Directions

A synopsis report of public recommendations made for the Golden area by its citizens, during the last community strategic planning sessions held in 2000.

File: Strategic Plan for Community Economic Development 2008–2010 (PDF, 88 kb)


Business Development Guide for Kicking Horse Country

A necessary tool for all potential and existing business and development proponents with intent to establish or expand a business within the Town of Golden, the surrounding rural area (Columbia Shuswap Regional District), or in the backcountry on Provincial Crown land.

File: Business_Development_Guide.pdf (PDF, 593 kb)


Fast Facts

Community Economic Development Services

File:Kicking Horse Country Fast Facts



Golden Area Initiatives
111 Golden Donald Upper Road, Box 20190, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0
Phone 250.344.2420 Email: edo@goldenbritishcolumbia.com