Kicking Horse Mountain Resort British Columbia (Canada)

Apres Ski at the mountain base:

On warm sunny spring days you will find the patios of Peaks Grill packed with skiers and boarders relaxing with a beverage. Skiers are hard core by day and chill when the lifts close. As with many of the Western Canadian resorts, there are a lot of Aussie staff. As a commonwealth nation it is easy for Australians to get work permits to work in the Canadian ski resorts. The Aussies are wonderfully fun and definitely add an upbeat personality to the environment, after-all, their attitude is that they are on vacation too.

Peaks Grill is the primary spot for food and beverage at the end of the day. Some of the on-mountain lodges also have restaurants and bars. Also check out the Kicking Horse Saloon in the Winston Lodge.

There are two quick on-mountain dining options: Eagle's Eye Restaurant at the top of the gondola and Peaks Grill at the base. The Eagle's Eye Restaurant is not the typical quick service cafeteria common in most resorts but is a fine dining establishment with gourmet cuisine.

Kicking Horse on-mountain Dining:

• Peaks Grill: 1-250-344-4950
  1549 Kicking Horse Trail, Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H0
• Corks (Copper Horse Lodge): 1-250-344-6201
  Cache Cl, Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada

Golden British Columbia:

In-town dining options reside downtown along 9th or 10th street.

• Apostoles: Greek food 1-250-344-4906
  901 10th Ave S. Golden, BC V0A 1H0, Canada
• Eleven 22: 1-250-344-2443
  1122 10th Avenue South, Golden , BC V0A 1H0
• Turning Point: 1-250-344-2566
  906 11th Ave S, Golden, BC V0A 1H0 Canada
• Whitetooth Mountain Bistro: 1-250-344-5120
  427 9th Ave N. Golden, BC V0A1H0
• Rockwater Bar and Grill: 1-250-344-5951
  429 9th Ave N, Golden BC, across from the post office
• The Wolf's Den restaurant and bar 1-250-344-9863
  1105 9th Street South, Golden, BC
• Golden Dairy Queen Grill & Chill: 250-344-2220
  1409 Trans Canada Hwy West Golden, Golden, BC, V0A 1H0
• Cedar House gourmet restaurant in the woods 5 km from Golden 1-250-344-4679
  735 Hefti Road, Golden, B.C. V0A 1H0 Canada
• ... and many more to explore ...

Nightlife ends early (usually before dark) on the mountain and is centered on apres ski activities. The town of Golden may open up your options.

In Golden try Rockwater or the Golden Taps.

• Rockwater Bar and Grill: 1-250-344-5951
  429 9th Ave N, Golden BC, across from the post office
• The Golden Taps Pub live music, food and drink 1-250-344-7155
  505 9th Ave North, Golden, BC Canada V0A 1H0
• The Wolf's Den restaurant and bar 1-250-344-9863
  1105 9th Street South, Golden, BC

• Winston Spa: 1-250-272-7272
  located in the Winston Lodge
  1593 Cache Close, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Golden, BC Canada V0A 1H0
• Glenogle Mountain Lodge and Spa: 1-250-344-7638
  Aroma Therapy, relaxation massage, therapeutic massage, soft heat infrared sauna, facials, pedicures, manicures
  913 Oster Road, Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H0

The area around Kicking Horse and Golden have natural hot springs in the wild. Check out the Lussier Hot Springs just inside Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park BC, about a two and one half hour drive from Golden. Take the Whiteswan Provincial Park exit (located 5 miles or 8 km South of Canal Flats) off of Highway 93/95. Then take the Whiteswan Forestry Road for forty minutes up to the hot-springs. Depending on road conditions, you may need a 4x4. Note that the river is icy cold. Only the hot spring pool off to the side is warm. Its in a provincial park and nudity is not allowed.

More info on Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park - map