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YOUR ONLINE GUIDE TO” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%23004064″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1759934752193{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}” el_class=”neue-haas-grotesk-text mb-0″][vc_single_image image=”3572″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Settle into Golden with ease –
our online welcome guide covers
housing, jobs, services, and
community life, all in one place.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1759934667462{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”neue-haas-grotesk-text”][vc_btn title=”Open the Guide” style=”flat” color=”orange” align=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fgoldenslaunchpad.ca%2F|target:_blank” el_class=”welcome-guide-button-yellow”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://dev.goldenced.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bg-angles-top-20.webp” bg_color=”#708a58″ bg_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”75″ padding_bottom=”75″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text align=”center” animation=”fade-in” el_class=”text-white” css=”.vc_custom_1760022364610{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]
If you’re moving to Golden, BC,
or have recently arrived,
you might be asking:
Where do I find housing?
How do I meet people?
What services are available?
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That’s why we created The Launchpad: Living in Golden BC – an online guide to living in Golden designed to help you start strong. Golden is a mountain town with a big heart, where world-class outdoor adventure meets small-town community connections.
This guide makes it easier to discover everything you need to know about living in Golden, BC.
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Browse the guide online anytime – it’s free, mobile-friendly, and updated with local insights.
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[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”3570″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”” el_class=”welcome-guide-preview-image”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section full_width=”true” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3543″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1759422768962{border-top-width: 10px !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-color: #FFB823 !important;}” el_class=”w-full”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://dev.goldenced.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bg-angles-bottom.webp” bg_color=”#ffb823″ bg_position=”right bottom” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”75″ padding_bottom=”75″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Start Exploring Golden Today” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1759421673826{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”neue-haas-grotesk-text”][vc_custom_heading text=”Begin with The Launchpad: Living in Golden BC – your free
online newcomer guide to housing, jobs, services, and community life.” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1759421697967{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”neue-haas-grotesk-text”][vc_single_image image=”3530″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”.vc_custom_1759422175067{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_btn title=”Open the Guide” style=”flat” color=”blue” align=”center” css_animation=”fadeInUp” css=”” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fgoldenslaunchpad.ca%2F|target:_blank” el_class=”welcome-guide-button”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section full_width=”true” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3544″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1759422793202{border-top-width: 10px !important;border-bottom-width: 10px !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #708A58 !important;}” el_class=”w-full”][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section padding_top=”75″ padding_bottom=”0″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Frequently Asked Questions” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1759421706713{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}” el_class=”neue-haas-grotesk-text”][vc_toggle title=”Is Golden, BC a good place to live?” css=””]
Yes! Golden is a welcoming mountain town known for its breathtaking scenery, year-round outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community. Whether you’re here for work, family, or lifestyle, living in Golden BC offers both adventure and connection.
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Housing in Golden includes a mix of rentals, shared accommodations, and homes for sale. The Launchpad: Living in Golden BC provides resources and tips to help newcomers explore housing options in Golden and find the right fit.
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Whether you are looking for seasonal or long term work, our guide highlights where to search for jobs in Golden BC, find employment resources and connect with local employers.
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New residents can access health care, schools, childcare, transportation, and community programs. The Launchpad brings these resources together in one place so it’s easier to get started settling in Golden BC.
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Help us spread the word and make Golden an even more welcoming community.
We’ve created a collection of ready-to-use marketing assets that organizations, employers, and community groups can share with newcomers and staff.
Use these materials in your newsletters, social media, onboarding packages, websites, or community spaces.
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