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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.

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.

*Free Roam Public Transit ride with tour ticket returning May 10, 2024.

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.

2024 Daily Operating Dates

Classic Cruise

May 10 – June 13 10 AM – 6 PM
June 14 – September 2 9 AM – 7 PM
September 3 – September 29 10 AM – 6 PM
September 30 – October 14 10 AM – 5 PM

Premium Cruise

May 24 – September 29 Daily departure, 10:30 AM

Beer Voyage

May 24 – September 26 Daily departure, 5 PM

Junior Explorer Cruise*

June 29 – September 2 Daily departures, 12:40 PM and 3:30 PM
  • *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.
  • Hours and rates are 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.
  • Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here.
  • For the safety of those onboard bear spray is not permitted on cruises.

Boathouse

May 10 – June 13 10 AM – 6 PM
June 14 – September 2 9 AM – 7 PM
September 3 – September 29 10 AM – 6 PM
September 30 – October 14 10 AM – 5 PM

Black Anchor Snack Shop

May 10 – June 13 9:30 AM – 6 PM
June 14 – September 2 8:30 AM – 7 PM
September 3 – September 29 9:30 AM – 6 PM
September 30 – October 14 9:30 AM – 5 PM

Boat Rentals

May 10 – June 13 10 AM – 5:45 PM
June 14 – September 2 9 AM – 6:45 PM
September 3 – September 29 10 AM – 5:45 PM
September 30 – October 14 10 AM – 4:45 PM
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