is a town in central eastern
British Columbia ,
Canada . Much of the town's history is tied into the
Canadian Pacific Railway and the
Logging industry. Today, the town's economy still relies heavily 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 three 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 rename the city . The decision was motivated by a national contest with the prize of $25,000 and an
NHL exhibition game.
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