KICKING HORSE
📍Golden, British Columbia, Canada
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- Vertical drop
- 4,314 ft
- Skiable terrain
- 3,486 acres
- Avg snowfall
- 288 in
- Lifts
- 5
Editor's Pick
Eagle's Eye Restaurant at the summit gondola station for Canada's highest-elevation fine dining
THE FOOD SCENE
Eagle's Eye Restaurant at the summit is Canada's highest-elevation restaurant at 2,347 meters, offering fine dining with panoramic mountain views. At the base, Whitetooth Bistro serves upscale pub fare. In Golden, Eleven22 Restaurant and Lounge is a local favorite for creative West Coast cuisine.
For casual eats, Bacchus Books & Cafe combines a bookshop with excellent coffee and baked goods, and Reposado is known for its tacos and margaritas.
APRÈS-SKI & NIGHTLIFE
The Peaks Grill at the base lodge is the primary après-ski gathering spot with draft beer and pub fare. In Golden, the Whitetooth Brewing Company offers craft beers in a lively taproom. The Golden Taps Pub downtown draws a mixed crowd of locals and visitors for post-ski pints and live music on weekends.
DINING PICKS
3 curated spots for eating and drinking at Kicking Horse
On-Mountain Dining
On-Mountain1 pick
Eagle's Eye Restaurant
Summit of Kicking Horse, 7,700 ft elevation
A mountaintop restaurant at 7,700 feet with wide views from the Purcells. The gondola journey makes this a meal to plan into the mountain day, with lunch, après and seasonal winter dinner service.
Why We Like It
The setting makes lunch a destination in its own right. Reserve ahead and check the access rules for your chosen meal.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: The bison tenderloin or elk entree with a BC wine pairing. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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In Town
2 picks
Whitetooth Mountain Bistro
Golden, BC
A downtown Golden bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with comfort-food influences, local ingredients where possible and BC wines and craft beer. Children’s and vegetarian choices help accommodate mixed groups.
Why We Like It
The welcoming approach suits ski gear, family meals or a quieter dinner together.
Try: The daily food special — ask what the kitchen is serving; local ingredients are used when possible.
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The Wolf's Den
1105 9th Street South, Golden
A steak-and-burger restaurant in a historic log building near the Kicking Horse River in Golden. The menu includes vegetarian choices, with BC wine, beer and cocktails alongside mountain views.
Why We Like It
A substantial town dinner after the drive down from Kicking Horse, especially for groups choosing between burgers and steaks.
Earlier guide details
Earlier menu idea: The loaded nachos and a cold pint of a local BC brew. Choose from the restaurant’s current menu when you visit.
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Plan your meal
Check whether your chosen venue takes reservations or uses a walk-in waitlist. For mountain dining, plan around lift access and service times.