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On The Mountain

Beginners/First Timers starting out at Panorama the best place to go is the learning area and the Mile 1 Quad Express to get comfortable before trying any of the other chairlifts.The learning area,with a platter, moving carpet and a chair,is found close to the main village area on the lower slopes.

Intermediate terrain to head to is Alive Glades and Sun Down Bowl. 
There is also the option of Black Diamond runs on the lower mountain before checking out more challenging terrain higher up.

Advanced levels - Once used primarily for Heli " skiing is Taynton Bowl with its wide open tree runs.With chutes of more than 1,700ft vertical this makes for some great skiing and boarding for advanced and expert levels.

The Bilodeau School of Skiing and Snowboarding

Known as one of the finest Ski Schools in North America - owned and operated by Don Bilodeau and his family Heather, Stuart and Hanna.

Ski School lessons at Panorama Mountain are great with an emphasis on family but the ability to cater for every type of skier/boarder from those starting out to those getting ready for the powder.
After living at Panorama for a season I found the instructors take a genuine interest in guests as the learning environment is an intimate and quiet setting.

The Village

The main part of the village has a small selection of shops, cafes and restaurants, the Sol Spa and outdoor hot pools. Lower down in the village is a small grocery store, pub and restaurant. The lower and upper village is linked by an open air gondola.

Attractions and Activities

Heli skiing - RK Heli ski offers some country skiing, fantastic powder skiing and boarding and also has a restaurant right at the Heli Plex where you can meet the guides and watch the chopper take off and land.

Night On The Town - A shuttle bus departs every night (except Tuesday) at 6.15 pm for the town of Invermere to various dining options off mountain. Returns at 9 pm. You can book this through the guest service desk. 

Nightskiing - open 7 days a week, on 3x bigger terrains.  Anyone with a valid pass for the day can keep skiing past 4pm and into the night on Showoff with access via the Mile 1 High speed Quad.

Dining In The Rustic Elkhorn Cabin - Perched at nearly 7,000 feet on Panorama Mountain,views of the Purcell Range's craggy spires from the cabin are always awe-inspiring.The newly expanded cabin now offers memorable lunch dining with dramatic views, excellent "All Canadian" menu and warm hospitality.For dinner, try our extremely popular "Mountain BBQ with Torchlit Guided Descent" to the village.(There must be a 8 participants or more).

Just for Kids - Art Attack, Pano Buddies, Kids Adventure Club, Kids in the Kitchen, Kids Night Out and Kids Drama Club.

Other activities to enjoy are dog sledding, ice skating, Nordic skiingl sleigh ride and chili cookout, snowmobile tours, snowshoe tours, glass bead making classes, family games night, jewelley making classes and day trips to Kicking Horse or Radium Hot Springs on Tuesday.

Shopping

On mountain there is Can-ski which is an outdoor clothing store and souvenir store. The General Store in the lower village (Toby Creek Lodge) is the place to shop for groceries, cold beers, movie rentals and video games.  15 minutes away by Valley Shuttle (operates daily) is Invermere the economic hub of the valley offering retail stores, services, an abundance of shopping and arts and cultural venues. There are working art studios including the Panorama Cabin and the Bavin Glassworks which include a selection of glass-blown pieces and beaded art works.

Dining

There is a selection of restaurants in the village and on the mountain, from casual dining to award winning dining and pubs. The town of Invermere also offers a plentiful selection of restaurants.

Nightlife

The overall nightlife is pretty quiet but The Jackpine Pub is popular with the local staff with an on mountain night club "Glacier Nite Club".