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Golden
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Golden is a picturesque mountain town in British Columbia, surrounded by the Rocky, Purcell, and Selkirk ranges. With the Kicking Horse River running through it, Golden is a gateway to incredible outdoor adventure, from world-class skiing to white-water rafting and hiking.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
4,038
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
51.30°, -116.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,185
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
-2.0°C
Summer Avg
10.3°C
Winter Avg
-13.1°C
Record High
26.3°C
Record Low
-45.3°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
918 mm
Internet Speed
152 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
46.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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