I'm giving this a very generous 3 stars, but tbh if you're booking a powder highway journey I'd…read moregive this one a miss. We stayed at "the approach". The upside is that you're just a few steps from the lift. The downside is that you'll be schlepping gear and bags up several flights of stairs as there are no ramps or elevators. If lot 1 is full? Then you have to schlep your gear on an open air mini gondola. Luckily we got parking in lot 1. Pros : New building. Access to the hot spring pools but there is also an outdoor tub in the approach. Laundry, gym, etc all on site. Cons (and why we will never return): -For the amount of housing food options are extremely limited. On Monday evenings the bar is the only food option. There was an hour +, wait for a table. On Tuesday the other restaurant was totally booked. Which left the bar again. -We are here at the end of Feb and coverage is extremely light. Off piste had brush and stumps exposed and on piste had gravel and chunks of tree debris open. We called it a day after half a day since we didn't bring our rock skis. Can't recommend this one.

An overpriced place. Went during the summer, it felt like it was a cash grab for all the rides…read more The swimming pools are worth it.

We were here in the summer and used the lifts to get to hiking areas. Parking is vast so no…read morefighting for space. We took the gondola up and around the mountain to the village area. There are shops and places to refill your water bottles. You can hike from here but we took the ski lift to the lookout area and started our hike from there. The path takes you through meadows, to look out areas and along alpine lakes. We ended up walking back down to the village area to get in a hike just under 5 miles. For fun we took the lift back up and down and saw some mule deer along the way. The village has some educational displays as well as shopping and snacks. The gondola ride is long and provides some great views. We enjoyed this very much.

We stayed here during our 2 days in Banff - it was a quick 15 minute drive to the main village…read more(shuttles are also offered by the resort). The coolest thing ever is taking the gondola up to the lodge. Never have I ever taken such a long gondola ride (it's 25 minutes)! And yes the gondola pass is included as part of your hotel stay. Absolutely gorgeous scenery along the way and once at the very top, the lodge is there along with a nice sit down restaurant as well as a decent sports bar/saloon (both open late) . The gondola runs from 8am to 6pm so plan accordingly - if you show up after 6pm you just check in with the front and they have shuttles driving you back up the mountain - it's twisty , turny, dirt road and quite a white knuckle ride lol. Props to the young guy who drove us back one night in pitch black - grateful we didn't go over a cliff! My ONLY complaint is the walkway from the gondola to the lodge is literally GRAVEL. Like big chunks of gravel. Trying to roll our luggage across this was horrible. I'm pretty sure it didn't do my luggage any service either. The crap thing was that several employees saw us trying to pull our luggage and never stopped to help. When I checked in, the front desk was like "oh, there's supposed to be luggage carts to help with that". Nope. There. Weren't. Checking out the lovely guys (one of which was our driver that pitch black night) helped us take our luggage to the gondola. We didn't hike any of the trails up there - but the resort does lead guided hikes. There's also a decent cafe to get some breakfast and a cute little gift shop to get sundries late at night. All in all I would totally stay here again for the experience - just now I know to just run ahead and get help with my luggage!

Just spent a wonderful night at the Earl Grey Lodge. Phil and Claire were absolutely AMAZING hosts…read morefor our party of three. They're there when you need them, and at a distance when you don't. I usually feel bed and breakfasts to be a bit stuffy, but this was the complete opposite. Their property has enough room to spread out, a very "mountain culture" feel, and access to all the amenities of Panorama Resort. The rooms are cozy and comfortable, with some unbelievably nice sheets. Breakfast was very European; meat, cheese, good bread, and coffee tea to perk you up. All in all, a fantastic stay and cannot wait to go back. Ditch the Invermere clutter and spend some time on the mountain!

We are staying at Panorama, walked up and looked at the menu and decided to try it. The restaurant…read moreis called the Cabin Smokehouse. 3 of us ordered ribs and one ordered paella. Sides are potato and skewered veggies. They were ok with substituting a salad on one order. The ribs were tender and good bbq sauce. I would have liked them heated a little warmer but not enough to send them back. The sundae dessert was good. The paella got high marks. Service was prompt and we were checked on often. Plenty of seating available. I would recommend.

I am reviewing the food only. I haven't stayed here…read more In general the food was good. Our server was fantastic. What completely annoyed me was that a heavy umbrella fell on me. I managed to grip it. Hubby grabbed it and the manager came along and closed it, but didn't offer any compensation which could have been a really bad time which if I didn't catch it would have knocked me in the head really hard. And none of the staff seemed to care. They also didn't care that my husband was holding up the damn thing until finally someone came to fix the situation. This should of been compensated. Either with another drink, a dessert, or my meal off. I didn't even get an apology. I have heard mixed reviews of this place and I would say try some where else. The fact that the restaurant manager didn't even apologize should say something. I won't even bother with the review of the food. The fact that I was almost clubbed by the metal part of a big umbrella and no one really made my dinner better, says alot from this place.

The location and outside of the resort is nice enough but the rooms are terrible. Also, paper thin…read morewalls. You can hear your neighbors brushing their teeth! Horrible experience. Will stay elsewhere next time we are in town.

Just to start off I am a intermediate level snowboarder but I also ski and a moderate to high…read morelevel. Overall the hill was nice but I think there are things that won't make me want to come back here anytime soon. First is I don't love that the majority of the blue and green runs are off a single chair, granted I understand that they are limited with what they have but I find for the beginner level people it is difficult to really move off the main quad chair which does move fast but is a bit of a wait. As well due to the main run being the nicest and easiest there are many many kids on it which does make the run more difficult as you try to avoid them and since you have to pass over the road it funnels people quite a lot. Second is I found the black runs were not only packed with moguls which is fine but they were very icy, and there was a lack of powder. The blacks also feel a bit unkept as they didn't seem very well groomed and not much snow to cushion. I do have to say I only went here for one day of skiing and hit about 10 different runs in the day. I did enjoy the ski out and the lines were not super long which made the day much more enjoyable!

Would have been a 5-star and I know it was for the BF. My only holdout is that I am a beginning…read moreskier and this mountain is best suited for advanced skiers. It has very few greens and even those are blue-like in their steepness. That said, the mountain is beautiful! So natural and majestic - almost humbling to look at. The ski instruction and all the staff we met - in ticket office, rental shop, retail shop, restaurants were super warm and friendly and just seem so happy to be working here. I took 3 amazing half day lessons and went down the mountain - white knuckling sure, but eager for another ski trip sometime soon. We stayed at Northstar, which is amazing ski-in, ski-out. Sooooo convenient to jump out of bed, into your skis, and down the slope you go!

We were looking to do something fun at night while on vacation. Snow tubing popped up, so we…read morefigured we would give it a try since we hadn't gone since we were kids. It ended up being such a good time, and probably laughed the hardest we had our entire vacation put together! The walk up the hill in the winter was more than I was expecting, but definitely doable. Pricing wasn't too bad, and they give you a tag to pin to your jacket that they scan each time you go up the conveyer belt to the top. The workers at the top made the experience even more fun by spinning the tubes if you chose to. They really get you going, and you feel like you're moving 100mph lol We we're tired by about the 7th go around, but it's an experience we will remember forever.

I am a snowboarder so I appreciate a locally owned skiing snowboard resort however I was visiting…read morein the summer. I wasn't sure which mountain/ski resort to see while visiting Banff, I thought I'd go with the recommended local resort. I might have given them a five star if I did the via ferrata (spell?)but we did not.. if there was maybe some little trails up there that also would've helped...you take the chair lift up, there's the valley city view & some chair. then you go down the chairlift and that's kind of it. the views are exactly what you would expect. I wasn't blown away because I've been doing so much hiking on this trip that I feel like I've seen it all already, however, if you're not someone who hikes this is a great way to see the views with little to no effort.

Had a very enjoyable stay here. We had a 3 bed room 3 bathroom suite ( not facing the hill). The…read morestaff were friendly and the whitetooth grill served delicious breakfast. The suite had everything we needed to cook dinners. With our room was an equipment locker right at the base of the gondola. This fit two snowboards and five sets of skis. The hot tub is a max of 10 which is quite small for the size of the resort. As well the Friday morning the Plows ( for not much snow) started at 5:30am. Saturday morning at 3am they were moving snow which was very loud and disruptive to our sleep. I would stay here again because you can't beat being right at the gondola.

This is for Glacier Mountaineer Lodge at Kicking Horse…read more Our stay was very disappointing, particularly given we rented two units for two nights. During our stay, we experienced approximately 14 hours without electricity, Wi-Fi, or hot water. The power outage also meant we could not cook or properly refrigerate food, and the spa was unusable. The water coming from the taps was brown and unsuitable for drinking or brushing our teeth. We were especially concerned that we did not receive timely communication about the water issue, which was particularly problematic while traveling with five children. There were additional issues, including a bathtub that would not hold water because of a faulty drain plug, dead batteries in the TV remotes, and emergency lighting in the stairwell that stopped working during the power outage. No flashlights were provided in the units, making it difficult to navigate the stairs safely. To be fair, the units were clean and well stocked, and the beds were comfortable. We appreciated those positives, and we understand that some of the circumstances may have been outside the host's control. However, the lack of basic utilities and safe, usable water significantly affected our stay. After checkout, we sent the host a detailed message explaining our concerns and requesting a 50% refund to reflect the substantial disruption. A week later, we have received no response. Unfortunately, the lack of communication and follow-up has added to an already frustrating experience. Based on our stay, we would encourage future guests to consider these issues when deciding whether to book.

Found this online while looking for accommodation in Canmore a Rocky Mountain get away. More of a…read morestaycation. We booked a week and had a wonderful stay. The resort is very mountainous looking resort on the outside, in fact very inviting. This location is on the outskirts of the busy Canmore Town. With hiking trails to town or by the river. The staff very friendly and accommodating upon checkin. There is 2 levels of underground parking for guests. Upon arriving to our suite as we entered it was like entering a apartment full kitchen with counter seating for 4 and huge table, 2 bedrooms, 2 huge bathrooms, washer and dryer, living room with fireplace, a balcony with BBQ. Looking over the courtyard and pool. Considering how full this resort was with guests, it's very quiet inside the unit. There is a cafe connected to the resort called Black Dog Cafe. Note: stay away it's very over priced below par food with very slow service. Better off going to Tim Hortons down the road for half the price and fresh hot breakfast. There is a cute Deli called Bohemian smoked meat Czech Deli across the street highly recommend! Freshly made sandwiches and soups. In the Garden centre of all places is a Tea house with gourmet Japanese breakfast or Lunch made fresh everyday called Wagashi. This resort is very well situated amongst the mountains and away from town. Will be back in the future had a fantastic stay.

A Good Price Might Not Be A Good Deal…read more.......... Our family of 5 from California...3 from Los Angeles and 2 from around San Luis Obispo...chose the Canadian Rockies to get together for a week to celebrate a couple of milestone birthdays and a 25th anniversary. We chose Canmore since it was less expensive than Banff and a VRBO in Stoneridge because it seemed a nice place at a reasonable price. We were wrong. Pros: - Stoneridge looks nice from the outside - Our 3 bedroom unit had enough space for 5 family members - We had an end unit, #303, so the views and balcony facing the mountains were very nice - Our walls were white and furnishings somewhat modern - The pool and jacuzzi were fine - Communications with Rockies Rentals, the management firm of our unit, both before and during our week were very good. They promptly responded to most requests....especially Athira - A small restaurant, the Black Dog Cafe, is next to Stoneridge. They make great drinks, serve fine pastries...and really do have a friendly big black dog. Cons: - Stoneridge might look okay from the street, but it's just a 4 story apartment building from the 1980s - We had enough space, but the atmosphere was like my first place in the 1970s with lots of cheap brown wood, hollow doors and "well used" appliances - The hallway outside our unit, #303, reminded us of the movie "The Shining" where a little boy rode his tricycle and repeated the word "redrum". They're long, dark and drab...especially during the day. - Upon arrival on a Saturday, many things were wrong: - The dishwasher was broken - The vacuum cleaner was broken - There were no tissues - The broom was very full of dust - We had 2 soggy bathrobes hanging in the main bedroom closet - Carpets were dirty and, last but not least..... - Lots of black mold in the shower of the main bathroom (the pictures don't do it justice) So what happened with each item? The management company, Rockies Rentals, said: - Dishwasher: "We'll try to get someone quickly". It was Labor Day weekend so not much happened until Tuesday when they said "sorry. Still trying". Meanwhile, we washed everything and put them on racks in the washer to dry. By Thursday, they offered to come by and wash dishes for us daily. Since Friday was our last full day, I said "no thanks". - Vacuum: They replaced it the next day - Tissues: They brought a box for each of the 2 bathrooms - Broom: We just didn't use it - Bathrobes: "They're clean. It's policy to let them hang dry". They brought 2 dry ones the next day. - Carpets: I don't know.....but we used the replacement vacuum to do it ourselves - Black mold: We never heard back.....so I sprayed the shower THOROUGHLY and DAILY with Clorox stocked in the unit (see photo) A few other notes: - The washer and dryer were small. About the size of a refrigerator in a college dorm room - Kitchen appliances worked, but showed lots of wear and tear - There's no garbage disposal in the kitchen - The only bins big enough for bags of regular garbage are dumpsters behind big doors on the 1st floor of parking - Parking is on 2 levels under the 4 floors of units. There are many spaces, but it's dark and tight. Prepare to be a nimble parker and bring a flashlight. For our 3 bedroom unit (one with bunk beds), we paid $6,632 for 7 nights or $947 per night. Take what you want from this experience. Good thing I'm not an attorney.

It has always been on our bucket list to visit Banff and Lake Louise. We found this timeshare…read morethrough RCI. Our unit was a B Unit and was a little small if four people came, but it was fine for just me and my husband. We were a little disappointed that it was a two hour drive away from Lake Louise and Banff. So, we only spent a day in that area. The good part was that we were forced to explore other places. We took a day trip to Montana and Idaho. Those were few of the states that we hadn't visited. That was a beautiful day trip in the Fall. We had lunch in the quaint town of Bonner's Ferry, Idaho. Of course, we went to the local hot springs. We drove into the cities of Cranbrook and Invermere. We did some activities suggested by the resort like hiking the Hoo Doo and Spirit Trails. See my collection of "A Week in the Canadian Rockies" where I outlined businesses that we visited. Our one day spent at the resort was enjoyable. The washer and dryers in the units were convenient. The indoor recreation area was beautiful. There were pool tables, jacuzzi and a pool for doing laps. There was a staff person who was watching us like a hawk and reprimanded us for not showering and not taking off our shoes in the pool area. When I told her that I had just taken a shower in my room, that wasn't enough for her. I also had taken off my boots and put my flip flops on, and that wasn't enough for her either. She definitely had an attitude. The other employees at the desk were very helpful. We had to pay $15 per day for using the recreation area. That was a bit steep. Although now I understand why...there was a major renovation where each owner was charged $6000 per week. Many owners couldn't pay this and many sued for mismanagement...so now I guess they are playing catch up on expenses. In any event, the units were like new and that was good for us! The views from our unit were beautiful. It was so much fun seeing the snow-capped mountains everyday.

Again, disappointed that 0/5 rating doesn't exist. This place is either outdated or the staff just…read moredoesn't care. This was one of the options on our timeshare deal, but talk about major regrets. This is a place that one would assume is a "home away from home" feel. After looking at the in-unit supplies, we also assumed that the only thing we would need is to purchase foods/ingredients to cook if we choose not to eat out. Well, NEVER ASSUME. Upon arrival, these are things we are unhappy about: No large bowls (the ones they have can fit no more than a handful of grapes) No sponges to rinse or wash dishes with There's an oven but nothing you can use to bake anything in (the least they could do was to provide tin foil) No creamer, sugar or condiments of any kind Kitchenwares were dirty (found bits of eggs on one of the spatulas) Saw dust bunnies under the bed, sofa, and table Sofa mattress was dirty and over 20 yrs. old, which is probably the age of the sofa itself At the end of the day, we are willing to overlook all of that if the staff could at least be nice or accommodating. Our flights arrived in Calgary so with traffick, we were worried we might not make it to this property by 10pm. If we were to hurry, we can probably make it there by 11pm. When we called to let them know about our situation, they said there's nothing they can do and that they don't run like a hotel. We said that we have small children and asked if they can check us in and have night security staff to give us the keys once we arrive. They said no and that we can just rent a hotel somewhere and then come to them the following morning. And that's what we had to do. When we arrived the next day, lets just say the front desk lady was no bowl of sunshine. Ever ask someone for help and even though sounds come out of their mouths, none of the content was helpful in any way? Yeah, that was her. She made the least amount of effort in answering any of our inquiries. And when she attempted to provide any substance of a response, she had the most condescending tone one can have. Anyway, I can wholeheartedly NOT recommend this place. I'm thinking, if it doesn't operate like a hotel and far from being a fully-functional "villa", then what would motivate anyone to stay here? With hotel, at least you can check in at anytime, room service, and there's a concierge that would do what's within their powers to point you to the right direction. Villa-like properties are supposed to be fully functional, like a studio or an apartment. So if this place is neither, then what's the perks again? #neveragain