October 27, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Golden, Wildlife Viewing - Marine & Land
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The world's largest enclosed grizzly bear refuge, a 1200m gondola and Canada's highest dining experience await you at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. It's not all about the mountain biking at Kicking Horse in the summer!
October 27, 2009 | Tips from Travellers > Golden, Wildlife Viewing - Marine & Land
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The Northern Lights Wolf Centre is the only place in the world where you can Walk With Wolves. It is also an interpretive and educational centre mandated to bust myths about wolves and spread the truth in order to save these marvelous animals from their worst danger - us.
May 3, 2008 | Tips from Us > Golden, Wildlife Viewing - Marine & Land
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Boy was I glad we made the 15 minute trip west of Golden to the Northern Lights Wildlife Wolf Centre. With 6 resident wolves and very enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable staff, this Centre's mission is to promote wolf and bear conservation throughout the natural environment. A reasonable $10 admission gets you past the unique gift shop/resource centre that one enters upon arrival. From there, a staff member provides interactive commentary on the wolves including explanations of why wolves are so vital and integral to our environment. The highlight of the visit was when all 6 wolves began to howl in response to a barking dog. It was a hauntingly beautiful sound and I was sad when it ended after about 10 minutes.
If you are in Golden enjoying the town's summer or winter activities - and there are many, you really should make the short trip to see the wolves.