Hello, U.S. travellers! We are ready to welcome you this summer. As of August 9, the Government of Canada will allow entry by land or air into the country for American citizens and permanent residents who have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to entering Canada.

We recommend you familiarize yourself with the Canadian entry requirements before booking your trip. Those requirements include:

Registration through the ArriveCan app or website
A pre-entry COVID-19 molecular test
Proof of vaccination
A backup quarantine plan

Here are some helpful links on the Government of Canada's website with more information:

Easing border measures for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada

COVID-19: Entering Canada requirements checklist

Safety Promise:

The well-being of our guests and staff has always been our top concern. This season we are taking extra measures to ensure you can travel with confidence. This includes the peace of mind to cancel anytime and receive a full refund.

By order of the Government of Alberta, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test result within 72 hours of your visit is required. Learn more

Read our full Covid safety promise

Crowd-Free Comfort and Mandatory Masks
Enhanced cleaning program
Flexible Cancellations Policy
Peace of mind
Rigorous staff training

Getting to the Lake Minnewanka Cruise

The Lake Minnewanka Cruise is located at Lake Minnewanka, a 15 minute drive from the town site of Banff along the Minnewanka Loop Drive, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Driving

If you're driving, 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.

Free Bus From Downtown Banff

Lake Minnewanka is one of Banff’s most popular destinations and the parking lot fills quickly. 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*. Visit Roam Transit to see the bus schedule.

*Valid only on route 6 to and from Lake Minnewanka, and on the day of your tour. Route 6 service will return in Summer 2022.

2022 OPENING DATES*

Classic Cruise

May – October 2022

Explorer Cruise

June – September 2022

Beer Voyage

June – September 2022

Family Cruise**

July – August 2022

Boathouse

May – October 2022

Black Anchor

May – October 2022

Rentals

May – October 2022

*Weather dependent
**Family Cruise includes one child admitted free with each paying adult. Additional children 50% of adult ticket.
Cruise capacity is reduced to allow proper physical distancing.
The Lake Minnewanka boathouse is fully wheelchair accessible with access ramps leading down to the dock. We have the Minnewanka II that is available to take wheelchairs onboard.
Rates and hours of operation subject to change without notice.
Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis and specific departure times cannot be guaranteed without pre-purchased tickets.
Attraction tickets are non-refundable.
For the safety of those onboard bear spray is not permitted on cruises.