PANORAMA

7 day guide to Panorama

Day 1

8:30 AM – Grab your gear and head to Lustis Cappuccino Bar and Mountain Outfitters for the best coffee on the mountain. Have the team give your skis a tweak before heading out on the mountain or pick up some high performance rental equipment that is perfect for the week’s conditions.

10:00 AM – Join a free two hour Mountain Friends tour to help orientate you with the mountain. The Mountain Friends meet at the bottom of the Mile 1 chairlift and are easily spotted in their sun yellow jackets. 

1:00 PM – Head to the Mile 1 Hut for lunch around the fire. Located at the top of the Mile One Express, the Mile 1 Hut is famous for their burgers and bratwurst.

6:00 PM – Take the gondola to the lower village and follow the signs and snow pathway to Chopper’s Landing for a casual rustic dinner, with views overlooking the resort. Chopper’s Landing is located in the heliplex and you’ll hear stories of an epic day heliskiing in the Purcell Backcountry as skiers and snowboarders return from an adventure with R.K. Heliski.

8:00 PM – soak those first day aches away with a visit to the Panorama Springs Hot Pools, and outdoor complex of hot tubs, heated pools and a sauna. Entry is free. 

7 day guide to Panorama

Day 2

9:00 AM – Catch first chair on the Mile One Express and plan to tour the lower part of the mountain. Start over on the Champagne Express, then venture into Sun Bowl and Sunbird.

12:30 PM – Head to the top of the mountain for lunch at the Summit Hut. Famous for their specialty hot chocolates, mouthwatering menu and incredible 3060 degree views of the Rocky and Purcell Mountains. 

1:30 PM – Explore the runs on the front side of the summit. There are steep open, groomed cruisers like Stumbock’s or picture perfect tree skiing. When your legs have had enough, follow cruise down View of 1000 Peaks to Founder’s Ridge, an area full of intermediate blue terrain. Don’t forget to stop and take pictures along the way. The views are stunning!

5:00 PM – take some time to visit Toques & Tracks as well as Saffire Bead and Flameworks in the heart of the village then head on over to the T-Bar & Grill for a hearty pub dinner, lively après and entertainment. 

7 day guide to Panorama

Day 3

9:00 AM – catch first chair up all the way to the top and be the first through the gate into the backcountry powder paradise of Taynton Bowl. You’ll cover 4,019 ft of vertical as you descend through expert terrain back to the village to head straight back up to the summit and do it all again.

2:00 PM – spend the afternoon exploring the other side of the mountain in the steep and deep of the Extreme Dream Zone. The when your legs have had enough, head to the Great Hall for après drinks on the patio and take in the action of the village with plenty of family friendly activities on the agenda.

7:00 PM – celebrate your adventurous day with dinner at Greywolf Golf Course’s Cliffhanger Restaurant. Kids are welcome and well catered for and the menu features local produce and casual gourmet fare. 

7 day guide to Panorama

Day 4

9:00 AM – give your legs a rest from the slopes and embark on a half day snowmobiling tour with Toby Creek Adventures. Visit a frozen waterfall and an abandoned silver mine from the 1900s, then take in the views from 8000 ft above sea level above Paradise Bowl.

2:00 PM – hop on the free Mountain Valley Shuttle and spend the afternoon exploring the quaint mountain town of Invermere. Art galleries, cafes and boutiques line the main street and you can pick up a pair of ice skates and venture onto frozen Lake Windermere, where kids play ice hockey and learn to skate, while others make their way out onto The Whiteway, a 32 km skating trail.

Spend the evening in Invermere dining at one of the local restaurants that line the main street, before catching the Mountain Valley Shuttle back up to Panorama. 

7 day guide to Panorama

Day 5

8:30 AM – enjoy breakfast at the Picnic Café, their French toast and breakfast wraps are firm local favourites. After you are fueled up, hit the slopes of for the rest of the morning.

12:30 PM – Pack a picnic lunch and make your way to the Nordic Centre in the lower village to pick up cross-country skis, snowshoes or fat bikes and journey through the forest to the Hale Hut. The views of Toby Creek and the mountains will have you snapping shots at every turn.

6:00 PM – treat yourself with après drinks at Greys Restaurant and sample some appetizers at the new Smokehouse Cabin just across the way. Make your way to Monticola for an alpine grill experience in the heart of the village. After dinner relax in the warmth of the Panorama Springs Hot Pools. 

7 day guide to Panorama

Day 6

9:00 AM – spend the day out on the mountain and enjoying the activities and entertainment in the village. Stop by the FunZone late morning to let the kids have a go on the Eurobungy.

2:30 PM – stop by Lusti’s Cappuccino Bar for afternoon tea and coffee, before making your way back up the slopes.

4:00 PM – gather a group and catch the last chair up the Champagne Express, then ski to the Elkhorn Cabin for a special night in the high alpine. Dine on raclette, a traditional Swiss style of fondue, then after dark follow your host back down to the village, skiing by the light of your headlamp down blue and green runs. Headlamps are provided and reservations are essential.

7 day guide to Panorama

Day 7

9:00 AM – for your last day in the mountains spoil yourself with a spa treatment at Pure Massage or grab your gear for a half day of skiing. Don’t forget to stock up on souvenirs. 

12:00 PM – board your coach transfer back to the airport or delay your departure by catching our shuttle to Banff and spending a couple of days exploring this beautiful town in the heart of one of Canada’s most prestigious national parks.