Every few years, the Town of Golden works with the Resort Development Strategy Advisory Committee (RAC) and collects input from the community as part of the development of a new strategy for the Resort Municipality Initiative.
RAC members include representatives from the Twon of Golden, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, Tourism Golden, Golden Community Economic Development, Kicking Horse Culture, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce, Golden Skybridge, and the College of the Rockies. The Town of Golden will also be submitting the draft strategy to the Ktunaxa Nation and the Shuswap Band of the Secwépemc First Nation for feedback.
The draft strategy is now available, residents were invited to provide input from July 10 - 22, 2025.
Draft Resort Development Strategy 2025-2027
Proposed projects for 2025-2027
Tourism Infrastructure, Capital, or Amenities
- Gazebo at the CBT Parking Lot
- Regional trail maintenance and new Mt 7 trail
- Centennial Park upgrade
- Public art strategy
- Golden Stroll interactive walking tour
- Spirit Square washrooms upgrade
- Wayfinding signage
- Winter regional trail maintenance
- Banner refresh and replacement
Tourism-related Programs, Services, or Events
- Kicking Horse Culture - Emberfest
- Tourism Golden events
- Online tourism learning
- Community shuttle operation
- Community shuttle app
About the Resort Municipality Initiative:
The Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) is intended to support small, tourism-based municipalities to build and diversify their tourism infrastructure, deliver exceptional visitor experiences and incorporate sustainable tourism practices and products.
There are 14 Resort Municipalities in the province: Whistler, Tofino, Ucluelet, Harrison Hot Springs, Osoyoos, Valemount, Sun Peaks, Rossland, Kimberley, Fernie, Invermere, Radium Hot Springs, Golden, and Revelstoke. Golden has been a designated resort region in the RMI since the program's inception in 2007.
The RMI program funds projects which result in the following key outcomes for resort-based communities:
- Extend or diversify communities’ tourism seasons
- Increase/return visitation
- Improve the sustainability of the tourism sector
- Enhance the visitor experience
The RMI program is funded through the Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT). The MRDT is three per cent tax applied to sales of short-term accommodation (i.e. hotels, B&Bs, etc.) in Golden and Area A. Learn more about the RMI program and how the program works.
Learn more about Golden's RMI program, including past projects and annual reports.