Panorama Mountain Village, 18 kilometres (km) west of Invermere, is much more than a ski hill, for instance, the Greywolf Golf Course. Named the best new course in Canada in 1999 by Golf Digest, is literally carved into the side of Panorama Mountain and along Hopeful and Toby creeks. Every hole offers something exciting for all levels of golfers. The first two holes, which head uphill from the clubhouse, require ball placement skill but the remaining holes are as forgiving as they are spectacular and every hole features Purcell Mountain grandeur.
Panorama’s residential subdivision has grown exponentially with the award winning architecture at the resort giving it a lavish, luxurious feeling. A huge factor added to the resort is the 6,000 square foot Panorama Springs, a ski hill-side warm swimming pool.
Known as a ski resort since the early 1960s, Panorama’s expansions have it now offering summertime activities — golf, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and kayaking lessons, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, tennis and miniature golf. Evening wildlife viewing tours and Jeep tours offering fantastic views are also available. Nearby is Toby Creek Adventures.
The drive to Panorama is rugged B.C. mountain scenery at its finest, as it follows the Toby Creek and Toby Creek Gorge, one of the more widely acclaimed kayaking creeks in the world.
While the drive is beautiful, it requires careful attention. Panorama is also close to the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy and Jumbo Pass, with numerous excellent hiking trails, including Earl Grey Pass.
Distance to Invermere: 20 minutes |