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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The Lake Minnewanka parking lot fills up 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 before your cruise to ensure you arrive on time. Review Roam's bus schedule to plan your trip.
If you're driving, please arrive at least two hours before your cruise to ensure you find a parking spot and have time to explore from the shore.
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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| May 11 – 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 |
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| May 24 – September 29 | Daily departure, 10:30 AM |
Beer Voyage |
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| May 24 – September 29 | Daily departure, 5 PM |
Junior Explorer Cruise* |
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| June 29 – September 2 | Daily departures, 12:40 PM and 3:20 PM |
Ticket Office |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
