Panorama Mountain Village is a short, scenic drive from Invermere On The Lake, alongside the rushing waters of Toby Creek.
The full-service resort, located 30 minutes from Invermere, is a year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a multitude of winter and summer activities, from golf and mountain biking, to skiing and snowboarding. With a range of accommodation, eateries and retail outlets available on the mountain and a vibrant community with regular special events, the village caters to all ages and tastes.
Nestled among the peaks of the Purcell Mountain Range, Panorama is an intimately-sized, family-friendly mountain retreat with a close community. The village has an affordable selection of overnight and rental accommodations, from the budget-conscious First Tracks Hostel to the comfortable convenience of the fully-stocked slopeside condos and townhouses. All resort guests enjoy access to an expansive outdoor pool area with a large warmed pool, three hot tubs, waterslide and sauna, right beside the slopes.
The winter brings snowsports enthusiasts from across the world to enjoy Panorama’s 4,000 vertical feet of skiing. The resort is known for its long, groomed runs and near 1,000 acres of backcountry-style, gladed slopes in the award-winning Taynton Bowl, accessible by chairlift. The village is linked to Invermere in the winter months by the free Mountain and Valley Shuttle, which makes regular trips throughout the day and evening.
Other winter activities include heli-skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, sleigh rides, downhill and cross-country skiing. At the base of the ski hill is the Beckie Scott Nordic Centre, with 28 kilometres of groomed trails.
In the summer, Greywolf Golf Course’s signature holes have a spectacular alpine backdrop, making it one of the top courses in Canada for golf aficionados. Also on offer at and around Panorama at this time of year is lift-accessed mountain biking, whitewater rafting, mini-golf, fishing, horseback riding, walking trails and climbing.
From the top of the Mile One chairlift, visitors can enjoy snacks or lunch at the mountaintop Mile One Café, while viewing the majestic Mount Nelson and Mount Assiniboine and other Rockies peaks across the valley.
Other nearby attractions include Invermere, the historic village of Wilmer and the spectacular Purcell Wilderness Conservancy Provincial Park, where guide-outfitters offer hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing excursions.
For more information, visit www.PanoramaResort.com.
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