Panorama Mountain Resort

Huge vertical, long cruisers and a ski-in village.

Panorama has 4,265 vertical feet, long groomed cruisers down to a ski-in/ski-out village, and the all-black Taynton Bowl for experts. Half the runs suit beginners and intermediates, which makes it a strong family pick. Heli-skiing, snowcat laps and snowmobile tours all start in or near the village.

The mountain

Vertical drop

4,265 ft

Summit

8,038 ft

Skiable terrain

2,975 acres

Trails

135

Lifts

10

Average snowfall

204″ a year

Longest run

4 mi

Snowmaking

40% of terrain

Terrain mix

• Beginner 15%
• Intermediate 35%
• Advanced 50%

What’s here besides skiing

• Heli skiing
• Cat skiing
• Snowmobiling
• Cross-country
• Snowshoeing
• Fat biking
• Kids programs

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• ChristmasDec 25, seatings 5:30–7:30 pm (annual)Usually

  Christmas Dinner at The Great Hall

  Traditional Christmas buffet with all the trimmings. About $95 per adult last year; book ahead.

• New Year’sDec 31, 8 pm (annual)Usually

  New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade

  Skiers and riders carry red torches down Showoff to the base of the Mile 1 Express. Strong skiers 15+ can sign up to join.

• Opening dayFri, Dec 4

  Opening Day

  Giveaways on the hill and a movie night at T-Bar to start the season.

Where to stay

• ski-in/ski-outPanorama Springs Lodge

  Condos with direct access to the Mile 1 Express and beginner lifts, and home of the resort’s outdoor pools and hot tubs.

  Slopeside
• hotelThe Approach Hotel

  Simple 100-plus-room hotel in the heart of the village, seconds from the main lift, with self check-in.

  Base village
• hotelCopper Point Resort

  Resort hotel on a golf course just outside Invermere.

  25 min drive
• hotelInvermere Inn & Suites

  Downtown Invermere hotel steps from shops and restaurants, with an on-site restaurant.

  25 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• RK Heliski · At the base

  Heli-skiing in the Purcells from Panorama, including the Jumbo Valley, with 3-run, 5-run and private packages. Known for very few cancelled days.

• Monster X Snowcats · On the mountain

  Two passenger snowcats shuttle you along the ridge to nine double-black runs and open glades. Patrolled terrain, not a guided trip.

• Toby Creek Adventures · Near the village

  Guided rides into Paradise Basin, past frozen Marmot Falls to an old silver-mining camp at 8,000 ft, with a barbecue lunch.

• Panorama Nordic Centre at Greywolf · Lower village

  About 20 km of groomed skate and classic trails along Toby Creek, with ski, fat bike and snowshoe rentals.

• Radium Hot Springs · ~40 min drive

  Parks Canada hot pools at the edge of Kootenay National Park.

• Fairmont Hot Springs Resort · ~45 min drive

  Large natural hot pools at a valley resort south of Invermere.

Après and nightlife

• T-Bar & Grill

  Sports bar at the bottom of the slopes with local craft beer, burgers, hockey on TV and dancing later on.

• Alto Kitchen & Bar

  Wood-fired pizza and Italian-leaning plates at the base of the Mile 1 Express. Reservations recommended.

Getting there

• Canadian Rockies International (Cranbrook) (YXC) · about 1 hr 45 min drive
• Calgary · about 3.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps