PANORAMA
TRANSPORT & MAPS
Compass
Tours specializes on reasonably priced custom packages!
We've traveled to the destination and stand ready
to advise you about the best options for your Panorama holiday!
Ask
us for more information and get your free, no-obligation
vacation Panorama
package quote today!
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By Air |
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Take a commercial flight into Calgary,
Alberta, which is the nearest major airport, or Cranbrook.
Compass Tours partners with AirDepartment to provide
its valued customers with the best possible commercial airfares.
Please visit their website by clicking below to check
out your options, and book direct to secure the lowest fares!
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| By Scheduled Shuttle |
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| Calgary to Panorama: |
| During the winter season, the scheduled Calgary
shuttle offers the easiest option with door-to-door service
in Panorama resort: |
| Calgary to Panorama |
Daily 4.30pm |
One way fare is $66/person on Saturdays/Sundays,
and $110/person Monday-Friday.
New in 2007/08: Extra Panorama to Calgary trip - daily at noon!
$110/person. |
Panorama to Calgary
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Daily 6.45am |
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| Cranbrook or Kimberley to Panorama: |
| This private door-to-door van service may suit
your needs - transfers between Panorama resort and Cranbrook
or Kimberley can accommodate up to 4 passengers with all their
luggage. You name the schedule! |
| Fare: $270 per van, each way. |
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| Banff to Panorama: |
| This scheduled service runs Panorama to Banff
daily at 4.30pm, runs Banff to Panorama daily at 7.30am. |
| Fare: $77 per person, each way. |
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| Transfers between Panorama and Lake Louise, Fernie,
and Golden are also available, as are larger vans. Please ask for
details, as well as for private transfer options. |
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| By Car |
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Drive up in your own car, or in a rented vehicle.
Maps , directions
and distances
are on this website.
Our partner, AirDepartment,
offers some of the most competitive car rental rates - check them
out by clicking below and book direct to get the best prices!
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Please be aware that road conditions can be treacherous
in winter, and that previous experience of driving mountain roads
in snow and ice is strongly recommended - if you don't have that
experience, please consider taking a shuttle or private service
with professional driver.
All vehicles traveling to the area in winter must be fully winterized
- winter or good-condition all-season tyres, winter windscreen fluid,
chains* in the trunk, etc.
Driving a four-wheel- or all-wheel-drive, or a sports-utility vehicle,
does not guarantee that you'll stay on the road.
Remember that you're on vacation, and take the time to enjoy the
scenery! |
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| * Not all chains fit all wheels - make sure that your
vehicle has the correct size chains before heading out. Also, be sure
you know how to install chains before you hit the road because putting
chains on can be tricky, especially when your fingers are cold and
its dark out! Take the time to practice before departing - the staff
at car rental outlets will be pleased to assist if you need help.
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| Maps |
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| Directions |
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| From the South / Vancouver - take
highway 3 eastbound, then highway 95 northbound towards Cranbrook
and Invermere. At Invermere turn west for the 18km drive to Panorama.
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From the South / USA:
Option 1: Travelling through the Vancouver,
B.C., area from the north-western part of Washington State: Once you've
crossed the border into Canada, make your way onto highway 3 eastbound,
then highway 95 northbound towards Cranbrook and Invermere. At Invermere
turn west for the 18km drive to Panorama. Option
2: From Idaho (Coeur d'Alene / Spokane), take highway
95 northbound towards Cranbrook and Invermere. At Invermere turn west
for the 18km drive to Panorama. Option
3: From Montana, take highway 93 northbound towards
Ft Steele and Invermere. At Invermere turn west for the 18km drive
to Panorama. |
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| From the West (Whistler) - follow
the Trans-Canada Highway 1 eastbound to Golden, where you'll take
highway 95 south via Radium Hot Springs to Invermere. At Invermere
turn west for the 18km drive to Panorama. |
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| From the East (Calgary) - follow
the Trans-Canada Highway 1 westbound through Banff. After passing
Banff, take the southbound turn onto highway 93 towards Radium Hot
Springs and proceed to Invermere. At Invermere turn west for the 18km
drive to Panorama. |
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| Distances |
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| Approximate drive distances to Panorama from: |
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| Banff |
Calgary |
Edmonton |
Spokane |
Vancouver |
| 168km / 106mi |
308km / 193mi |
611km / 383mi |
492km / 308mi |
868km / 537mi |
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| Road Report |
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| Visit the British Columbia government
website for updates on road conditions along your route. |
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