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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.

Read our full safety promise

  • Enhanced cleaning program Enhanced cleaning program
  • Rigorous staff training Rigorous staff training
  • Peace of mind Peace of mind
  • Flexible Cancellations Policy Flexible Cancellations Policy

Getting to Lake Minnewanka Cruise

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. Upon arrival, proceed to our Boathouse for check ins and other information.

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.

2023 Daily Operating Dates

Classic Cruise

May 12 – June 22 10 AM – 6 PM
Departures every hour on the hour
June 23 – June 29 10 AM – 6 PM
Regular departures
June 30 – September 4 9 AM – 7 PM
Regular departures
September 5 – October 1 10 AM – 6 PM
Departures every hour on the hour
October 2 – October 9 10 AM – 5 PM
Departures every hour on the hour

Premium Cruise

May 26 – October 1 Daily departure, 10:30 AM

Beer Voyage

May 26 – October 1 Daily departure, 5 PM

Junior Explorer Cruise**

July 1 – September 4 Daily departures, 12:40 PM and 3:20 PM
  • *Weather dependent
  • **Junior Explorer Cruise includes one child admitted free with each paying adult.
  • The majority of the boats on Lake Minnewanka are now fully wheelchair accessible. If you book your tickets in advance online, please contact our boathouse at (403) 762-4425 ahead of your visit to make necessary arrangements.
  • 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.
  • For the safety of those onboard bear spray is not permitted on cruises.

Boathouse

May 12 – June 29 9:30 AM – 6 PM
June 30 – September 4 8:30 AM – 7 PM
September 5 – October 1 9:30 AM – 6 PM
October 2 – October 9 9:30 AM – 5 PM

Black Anchor

May 12 – June 29 9:30 AM – 6 PM
June 30 – September 4 8:30 AM – 7 PM
September 5 – October 1 9:30 AM – 6 PM
October 2 – October 9 9:30 AM – 5 PM

Boat Rentals

May 12 – June 29 10 AM – 6 PM
June 30 – September 4 9 AM – 7 PM
September 5 – October 1 10 AM – 6 PM
October 2 – October 9 10 AM – 5 PM
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