Panorama – British Columbia
Located in the scenic surroundings of British Columbia, Panorama offers over 2900 acres of terrain across 4000 vertical feet, and one of the largest vertical drops in North America. Ranging from wide open cruisers to powder-filled tree line slopes, there is even a special Discovery Zone area for novice skiers along with an impressive range for the more intermediate and advanced skiers. Panorama allows you to experience extensive skiing alongside a mountain village feel which schools find ideal, as well as the benefit of slope-side accommodation. The resort is famous for its hot pools which overlook the base of the mountain.
Km of skiable area
2975ac
Number of runs
20%
55%
25%
Number of lifts
10
Nearest hospital
In resort
Gallery
Panorama – British Columbia Accommodation
Pine Inn
Location:
Capacity: 250
Panorama’s Pine Inn offers comfortable accommodation at the centre of the resort, just steps from the ski lift. Pine Inn guests receive free use of the Panorama Springs’ slope-side pool.
Rooms: Based on 4 students sharing 2 queen size beds, en-suite bathrooms.
Facilities: Wi-Fi, steps to the Mile 1 Quad Express, sauna, fitness centre, ski lockers, use of Panorama Springs pools.
Panorama – British Columbia Après Ski
In-house Quiz
Subject range: Cultural, History, Geography, Language
What you’ll experience: A quiz night is a great way to spend a relaxed evening inside. Your rep will help you organise the activity.
Select says: You may wish to budget for snacks, prizes, etc.
Ice Skating
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: Located at Eddie Mountain Memorial Arena, roughly a 30 minute drive from the resort. Ice skates are available to hire from the local sports store.
Select says: Please note that this activity is not suitable for larger groups.
Bowling
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Always a popular and fun activity for the students to wind down and socialise after a days’ skiing.
Select says: Available throughout the year, located at Valley Alley in Invermere, roughly a 30 minute drive from the resort.
Tie Dye
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Get funky with this rad activity which allows the each person to make their own tie dye panorama shirt!
Select says: This additional activity allows the group to learn about how tie dying tops are made and to have a go themselves. A great way for the group to socialise and try something different.
Campfire & S'mores
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Come out for a fire and a Canadian treat! Participants will get the oportunity to cook their own s’mores over the fire while enjoying the beautiful night sky.
Select says: This fun and social evening activity is perfect for relaxing after a long day and allows the group to socialise. This activity is free and available in the evenings from 7pm.
Night Skiing
Subject range: Winter Sports
What you’ll experience: A different way to experience the slopes! When the sun goes down the lights will come up on the Showoff run for night skiing. Guests can ride the Mile 1 high-speed chairlift to ski 1200 vertical feet and enjoy a mile-long night skiing area.
Select says: Night skiing takes places Friday and Saturday, and during the holidays. It runs from 4pm-8pm and is already included in the lift tickets, so there is no additional cost for having this as one of your evening activities. Available for all ages and abilities.
Games Night
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Challenge accepted! Let our qualified facilitators lead you through a series of challenges and games as a fun evening activity for the group.
Select says: Available for all ages and abilities. A great, free activity which allows the group to learn, socialise and have fun!
Movie Night With Popcorn
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Join us in the Great Hall for a movie on the Panorama Big Screen at 7pm as one of your evening activities! A great way for the group to relax after a day on the slopes.
Select says: This activity is free (including popcorn). All movies are PG or PG13.
Musical Bingo
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: Test your musical knowledge at this fun evening packed with prizes and good tunes!
Select says: Available as an evening activity at 7pm and free for the whole group!
Panorama Spring Pools
Subject range: Physical Education
What you’ll experience: A very popular activity which enables the children to relax their legs after a long day skiing! Includes one large cool pool, two waterslides, a warm pool, a splash pad, two hot tubs and a sauna.
Select says: All Panorama lodging guests have access to the pools, slides and hot tubs with their room key card.
Panorama – British Columbia Resort Facts
| Base elevation | 3773ft |
| Summit elevation | 7792ft |
| Vertical drop | 4019ft |
| Total acres of piste | 2975 acres |
| Total no of trails | 129 |
| Beginner | 20% |
| Intermediate/Advanced | 55% |
| Expert | 25% |
| No of lifts | 10 |
| Gondola | 1 |
| Chair lifts | 6 |
| Platter | 1 |
| Carpet lift | 2 |
| Longest run | 5.5km, Never Never Land in Taynton Bowl |
| Lift pass cover | Panorama |
| Glacier | No |
| Snowboarding facilities | Terrain parks |
| Snow making | 40% |
| Transfer time | Calgary to Panorama 3hrs 30mins |
| Medical facilities | In resort |
