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.
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.
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.
Classic Cruise |
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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 |
Premium Cruise |
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| May 24 – September 29 | Daily departure, 10:30 AM |
Beer Voyage |
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| May 24 – September 26 | Daily departure, 5 PM |
Junior Explorer Cruise* |
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| June 29 – September 2 | Daily departures, 12:40 PM and 3:30 PM |
Boathouse |
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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 |
