RDN Golden Shoe

In 2017 we offered some history on this regional trail to go along with the clue:

The RDN initiated development of this regional trail in 1995 under license from the Province of BC. The trail runs along an old rail grade used to move coal from the mines of South Wellington to Boat Harbour during the early years of the 20th Century.

On the eastern side of the river

Park at the Provincial Park and walk left at the loo.

Walk down toward the lake,

Find the regional trail and the shoe.

This year, we’ve hidden it in a new spot along the same trail:

To find this week’s shoe, mor‑den your steps,

where echoes of the past still quietly rest.

Follow the historic trail through trees grown big and tall,

set your eyes on iron; the shoe will glow where the morning sun may fall.

We've slightly modified a clue from 2020 for this week's shoe. This park has undergone a lot of upgrades over the years and continues to be a favourite central RDN park.

The shoe has led you down this path before

To see the waterfall and so much more.

Park at Weigles and take a hike

Get a pic of the shoe and make it a day if you’d like.

Don't forget to put a pin on the map, tell us your adventures or tag us with #goldenshoehunt2026 to be entered into the prize draws.

Happy Hunting!

For this second clue, we bring you all the way back to 2007, when our clues were a little more difficult!

To find the shoe "you will need to travel far out on this peninsula to comb the beach near the benches on this northwest tip"

Don't forget to put a pin on the map, tell us your adventures or tag us with #goldenshoehunt2026 to be entered into the prize draws.

Happy Hunting!

The 20th year of the Golden Shoe Hunt has begun! This year we will be featuring past hiding places, with some past clues and even some special guests hiding those shoes. Don't forget to drop a pin on the map or send us a picture when you've found the shoe or post on social media with #goldenshoehunt2026.

Our first shoe has been hidden in a popular Regional park where it's been hidden many times in the past. This clue is an easy one and comes from 2024:

This park is “Tops” with you.

Find the shoe and take a long walk too.

With a river, bridge and lots of trails

This park has everything, without any fails.

This year find the shoe past the bridge and along the path that horses can't go, just up the switchback.

Get ready… it’s our 20th Anniversary Golden Shoe Hunt! 🎉✨

For two decades, adventurous shoe‑seekers have searched high and low, uncovered countless clues, and shared unforgettable moments—and this year, we’re celebrating it all! Join the excitement as we honor 20 years of sneaky hiding spots, triumphant finds, and the legendary journey of the elusive Golden Shoes.

The 2026 Hunt kicks off April 3, and you won’t want to miss a single clue.
Sign up now to be first in line for this year’s adventures!

Let the hunt begin! 👟💛