Ground Travel

Drive one of the world's great mountain highways through Banff and Kootenay National Parks. Roads are well maintained, year-round. If you need to rent a car, call National Car Rental on 1.800.227.7368.

 

Directions:

1. From Calgary, travel west on Highway 1 (the Trans Canada Highway) through Canmore and Banff.

2. About 30km west of Banff exit the Trans Canada at Castle Junction (at the end of the divided highway). Then take Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park towards Radium Hot Springs.

3. After about an hour and a quarter you'll arrive at Radium - turn south here and travel a few kilometres on Highway 93/95 to Invermere.

4. At Invermere you'll arrive at a set of traffic lights, with a Tim Hortons on your left. Turn right and drive through the outskirts of town past Lake Windermere.

5. Just after the lake you'll cross a rail bridge. Take the next right on to Panorama Drive.

6. Now it's just 18km to Panorama. You'll drive through an industrial area and wind through remote feeling pastureland and forest but don't worry you're on the right track and we are waiting for you! 

 

Distances:

  • Banff - 167km
  • Calgary - 292km
  • Edmonton - 590km
  • Regina - 1056km
  • Golden, B.C - 136km
  • Cranbrook, B.C - 148km
  • Fernie, B.C - 240km

 

Panorama Snow Express:

Travelling from Banff? Check out the Panorama Snow Express. Your ticket to ride is only $99.00 (plus GST) for return transportation and a lift ticket. You'll travel through Banff and Kootenay National Parks, and the views alone are worth the trip. Call today to book! 1.403.762.5900

 

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Book online now or call 1-800-663-2929 to reserve
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