Winter in Panorama
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Panorama has ~2,975 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of ~1,300 m (4,265 ft). There are 135 named trails, with 10 lifts + 2 alpine snowcat shuttles (the “Monster X” cats) to access big terrain. Some of our favourite zones include Taynton Bowl (steep, glades, formerly heliski terrain) and the “Extreme Dream Zone” for more aggressive runs. Our kiddos enjoy the plentiful tree trails and the variety of terrain parks (from beginner to advanced) available. The longest run is about 6.5 km. Plenty of additional information available at Panorama Mountain Resort Website.
Snowshoeing
Borrow our snowshoes and head out for a tranquil winter walk. We have 2 adult pairs and 2 youth pairs of snowshoes. Panorama has snowshoe trails around the Nordic Centre and resort area, or you could explore around the Lillian Lake area.
Skating
There are incredible options for ice skating around Panorama! Most famously, the Windermere Whiteway on Lake Windermere (20 minutes from Panorama) is the world’s longest skating trail (according to Guiness World Records).
For the littlest skaters or beginners, there is also an outdoor rink in the upper village at Panorama Mountain Resort, located just past the Candy Cabin outside the Summit and 1000 Peaks Lodges.
Nordic/ Cross-Country Skiing
The Panorama Nordic Trail Network maintains over 20 km of trails for classic & skate skiing, plus ~4 km of snowshoe and fat-bike trails, and there’s a cozy warming hut (“Hale Hut”) along the route.
Toby Creek Nordic maintains high-quality nordic ski trails throughout the Columbia Valley, including the Lake Windermere Whiteway, a 30 km multi-use trail (for classic & skate skiing, and ice-skating) with access at Invermere’s Kinsmen Beach and Windermere Beach.
They also support the Lake Lillian Whiteway, a 3 km lake loop groomed for classic and skate skiing.
YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR POOLS
There is a fantastic, outdoor, year-round heated pool complex in the main village. We have two card keys for guests to use to access the pools (included in your rental fees). The labelled, white plastic card keys are located at the back of the utensil drawer. Please make sure to return the keys! The pool provides towels, so no need to bring towels from the unit. In the winter, there is a large, heated outdoor shallow pool (up to 1m deep), two hot tubs, and a dry sauna. In the summer, there is also a large deep cold pool, and two water slides!
From our unit, you can walk (red line shows our preferred walking path, up the bunny hill; but you can also walk on the roads), or drive and park in front of the Panorama Springs building (exterior access to the pools is on the slope-side; walk around the building to the right).
Restaurant Recommendations
While we are still relatively new to the Invermere area, we have tried a number of the local restaurants and have found some we really love!
CLIFFHANGER
Located in the Greywolf Golf Course clubhouse, this is a fantastic place for lunch or dinner Thursday through Sunday. We like to pop in for lunch on a cold day once in a while! You can ski in (at the bottom of the Sunbird chair) or drive. They have a reasonably-priced kids menu (same price as the day lodge, better food).
FUBUKI SUSHI
Our kids’ top pick! Small restaurant with good sushi. They have a cute private room which seats about 10 people, traditional-style (take your shoes off and sit around a low table). We particularly enjoy the grilled soybeans!
VESANO PIZZA
*Note: closed until ~end of March 2026 for Renovation
A small selection of creative, delicious pizzas made with high quality ingredients and the perfect chewy-crispy crust. Dine-in or take-out. They often don’t answer the phone but if you just show up and order it doesn’t take very long!
FUZE
Our go-to for a quick, wholesome meal! We often stop here on Friday evenings on our way into town. Limited seating inside the restaurant but perfect to take on the go. Call when you get to Radium and it will be ready by the time you pass by. Vegetable-heavy dishes (with option to add one or many proteins) made from obviously fresh ingredients and flavourful seasonings. Personal favourites include the Buddha Wrap and the Satay Bowl or the Teriyaki Bowl (my kids).