Due to high traffic expected this weekend, we recommend taking Roam Transit Route 6 to get to Lake Minnewanka from downtown Banff. All cruise guests get a free round-trip ticket by showing their same-day tour ticket to the bus driver.
Lake Minnewanka Cruise is located at Lake Minnewanka, a 15-minute drive from the town of Banff along the Minnewanka Loop Drive, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
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Lake Minnewanka parking lot fills quickly. For the best experience, consider taking the bus from downtown Banff. Hop on Roam Transit's Route 6 service and show your cruise ticket to the bus driver to get a FREE RIDE.
Board a bus from downtown Banff no later than an hour prior to your cruise time to ensure you arrive on time. Review Roam's bus schedule to find the most appropriate timing.
If you're driving, please arrive at least two hours before your cruise to allow time to find parking and explore from the shore. Please note that Parks Canada plans to implement one-way traffic during peak season. This may impact driving times, so we recommend planning accordingly.
Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure at the Ticket Office, a 10-minute walk from the parking lot on the boarding docks.
To find the Ticket Office, follow the signs on the path from the parking lot or Roam Transit station, turn right after passing the Black Anchor Snack Shop and arrive on the right side of the docks.
Classic Cruise |
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| June 13 – September 1 | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| September 2 – September 28 | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| September 29 – October 13 | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Beer Voyage |
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| May 23 – September 28 | Daily departure, 5 PM |
Premium Cruise |
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| May 23 – September 28 | Daily departure, 10:30 AM |
Junior Explorer Cruise* |
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| June 28 – September 1 | Daily departures, 12:40 PM and 3:20 PM |
Ticket Office |
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| June 13 – September 1 | 8:30 AM – 7 PM |
| September 2 – September 28 | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| September 29 – October 13 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM |
Black Anchor Snack Shop |
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| June 13 – September 1 | 8:30 AM – 7 PM |
| September 2 – September 28 | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| September 29 – October 13 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM |
Boat Rentals |
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| June 13 – September 1 | 9 AM – 6:45 PM |
| September 2 – September 28 | 10 AM – 5:45 PM |
| September 29 – October 13 | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
