Kicking Horse Resort Area

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Kicking Horse Resort Area is situated in the mountain terrain southwest of Golden's downtown core, accessed via Kicking Horse Trail which winds approximately 13 kilometres up the mountainside from the Trans-Canada Highway. This sub-neighbourhood encompasses the base village and surrounding slopes of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, positioned at elevations that provide dramatic views over the Columbia Valley and the Purcell Mountains beyond. The area's boundaries are naturally defined by alpine terrain and resort-controlled lands, creating a distinct enclave separate from Golden's valley-floor residential districts. While geographically part of Golden's municipal sphere, the resort area occupies its own mountain environment, connected to town by the winding access road. Housing stock in Kicking Horse Resort Area reflects its purpose-built ski resort character, with a predominant mix of condominiums, townhomes, and standalone chalets constructed primarily from the early 2000s onward as the resort developed its residential base. Properties range from compact alpine apartments designed for weekend recreation to larger multi-bedroom townhouses and detached homes that serve as primary residences or vacation properties. The streetscape maintains a mountain resort aesthetic with timber-frame architecture and hillside positioning that maximizes slope access and scenic vistas. Current listings reflect this varied inventory, with an average of 2.6 bedrooms per property and prices spanning roughly $485,000 to $2,500,000, representing the spectrum from modest ski-in condos to premium slope-side homes with year-round mountain living appeal.

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