I went on this cruise multiple times in the past 10 years but my recent visit has been my favourite so far! Melissa and Mackenzie were beyond AMAZING. They were super super fun and knowledgeable and the tour was very informative and interactive.
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Regardless of when you visit, you can travel with confidence knowing your safety is our priority. This includes the peace of mind to cancel and receive a full refund up to 48 hours before your visit.
Feel the fresh mountain air, watch for wildlife and get adventurous on Banff's largest lake. Choose from one of our acclaimed cruises and explore under the lead of a knowledgeable guide on a heated, covered boat. Or set your own course with a kayak, canoe or motorboat rental.
Back on the shore, stop by the Black Anchor Snack Shop for a picnic lunch. It just feels like summer out here!
Lake Minnewanka is one of Banff’s most popular destinations and the parking lot fills quickly; please arrive at least two hours prior to your cruise time to ensure you find a parking spot and have time to explore the area from the shore.
For the best experience, leave the drive to us. Show your tour ticket to the Route 6 bus driver of the Bow Valley's Roam Public Transit service from Downtown Banff to Lake Minnewanka and get a FREE RETURN RIDE on the day of your cruise.*
*Please allow for 30 minutes of travel time if taking Roam Public Transit.
Alberta residents save up to 20%
Ages 5 and under ride free anytime
Cancel up to 2 days before your trip for a full refund
2023 Dates: May 12 – October 9, 2023*
*Weather dependent
I went on this cruise multiple times in the past 10 years but my recent visit has been my favourite so far! Melissa and Mackenzie were beyond AMAZING. They were super super fun and knowledgeable and the tour was very informative and interactive.
The tour guides, Will & Matt made the "booze" cruise so much fun. Their stories were perfectly timed and the banter between them was just enough to have us all in stitches! The beer selection was amazing and the bread! Yumm! Definitely will recommend to all my friends!
Went on the tour the morning of my birthday, and it was absolutely incredible. They shared some great stories about the area, while providing such a great view. Highly recommend to anyone who's in the area, it was wonderful.
Went on the one hour cruise as a family of 4. It was absolutely beautiful and the tour guides were awesome! My son's loved all of the information and stories. I would highly recommend going and I would even go again in the future.
The view was beautiful as it's been every time we have visited before, and the social distancing procedures didn't hinder the experience in any way but were still safe and effective.
From family-friendly expeditions to cruising with a craft beer in hand, find the right tour for you on Lake Minnewanka.
Pair your Banff Gondola booking with one other top Canadian Rockies attraction and save on both. Available May-Oct.
Visit the Banff Gondola ANYTIME, plus other top Canadian Rockies attractions after 3:30 p.m. Available Jun-Oct.
Experience the Banff Gondola, alpine lake cruises, glacier walks and other top attractions ANYTIME. Available Jun-Oct.
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