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Exploring the Columbia Valley may take the form of many different adventures.
Credit: Golden Skybridge
With the Golden Sky Bridge, many of these adventurous experiences are all condensed into one exciting nature park. The most exciting part about the Golden Sky Bridge is the height! The park has two suspension bridges which are the two highest in all of Canada.
A visit to the park could include simply crossing these bridges and getting the best possible views of the valley. Otherwise, Golden Sky Bridge has several other attractions ranging from more calm activities to the more adrenaline-pumping adventures. Admission to the Golden Sky Bridge is per attraction, so plan according to the adventures you want to try during your visit to Golden.
Suspension Bridge
Railrider Mountain Coaster
The Golden Sky Bridge Railrider Mountain Coaster features 1km of track, with riders soaring down a descent of 669 m. Solo carts and tandem parent/child coaster carts are available. Along the twists and turns, riders get to control their speed to a certain extent with handbrakes on each cart, with an average ride time of 5 minutes.
Giant Canyon Swing
The Giant Canyon Swing is one of the most thrilling adventures within the Golden Sky Bridge Park. The swing is attached to the top with bungee cords, and riders are fully secured to the swing. And then you’re off! You’ll get a gentle push off the cliff and make a free-fall into the Columbia Valley.
Upper & Lower Sky Bridge Hikes
The Sky Bridges are the main attraction at the outdoor adventure park. The Golden Sky Bridges, also the tallest in Canada, provide unbelievable views of the Columbia Valley. And for those even slightly wary or afraid of heights, a walk across the bridge is as thrilling as any other attraction here. Plus, those unbelievable views include the valley down below, the surrounding forests, and the Rocky Mountains. Along the way to the bridges are scenic forest trails with towering trees and markers to lead the way.
Adventure Pass Attractions
The Adventure Pass includes all the family-friendly attractions at Golden Sky Bridge and visitors can enjoy these attractions all for one price:
- Canyon Edge Challenge is a clip-and-climb course with three areas for three levels of challenges. In addition, there is a special climbing area for smaller kids. Maximum height on the course is over 12m (or 3-4 stories!).
- The Sky Zipline takes guests across the entire park and 152m over the canyon for a ride totaling about 300m across the valley.
- Axe throwing is available at the start of the trails to guests 16+.
- The Climbing Wall (located near the axe-throwing) enables climbers to get over 8m up on six different rock walls.
- Railrider Mountain Coaster (also available for an individual pass).
Planning Your Trip: Golden Skybridge
Golden Skybridge is an outdoor adventure park built around the natural features of the Columbia Valley. The park gets its name from the two suspension bridges and main features of the park. Around the park’s trails are several other attractions including a Canyon Swing, a Mountain Coaster, and a Zipline.
Location and how to get there: 503 Golden Donald Upper Rd., Golden.
From the Trans-Canada, drive north on Golden Donald Upper Road and continue until seeing signs for the Sky Bridge parking.
Best time to go: May-October
Cost: $49.99/adult & up, depending on attractions/dates
$32.49/child & up, depending on attractions/dates
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