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.
See 2026 Daily Operating Dates and Times
The Lake Minnewanka Free Shuttle operates from June 13 to September 7, 2026, and is the best option during peak season. The shuttle service is complimentary for Lake Minnewanka Cruise ticket holders. Simply show your same-day, pre-purchased ticket to the driver for round-trip access.
You can also take Roam Transit Route 6, which runs from May 13 to October 4, 2026. Roam service is complimentary for Lake Minnewanka Cruise ticket holders. Simply show your same-day, pre-purchased ticket to the driver for round-trip access.
For driving directions, enter “Lake Minnewanka Parking Lot” or “Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park” into your GPS. Please note that parking is limited, especially during peak season, so taking transit is strongly recommended.
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 CruiseMultiple departure options available. |
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| May 8 – June 11 | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| June 12 – August 31 | 9 AM – 7 PM |
| September 1 – 17 | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| September 18 – October 12 | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Beer Voyage |
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| May 22 – September 27 | Daily, 5 PM |
Premium Cruise |
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| May 22 – June 26 | Daily, 10 AM and 7 PM |
| June 27 – August 31 | Daily, 10 AM, 1 PM and 7 PM |
| September 1 – 27 | Daily, 10 AM, 12 PM and 6 PM |
Junior Explorer Cruise |
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| June 27 – August 31 | Daily, 12:40 PM and 3:20 PM |
Ticket Office |
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| May 8 – June 11 | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| June 12 – August 31 | 8:30 AM – 7 PM |
| September 1 – 17 | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| September 18 – October 12 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM |
Black Anchor Snack Shop |
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| May 8 – June 11 | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| June 12 – August 31 | 8:30 AM – 7 PM |
| September 1 – 17 | 9:30 AM – 6 PM |
| September 18 – October 12 | 9:30 AM – 5 PM |
Boat Rentals |
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| May 8 – June 11 | 10 AM – 5:45 PM |
| June 12 – August 31 | 9 AM – 6:45 PM |
| September 1 – 17 | 10 AM – 5:45 PM |
| September 18 – October 12 | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
Travel stress-free from Banff to Lake Minnewanka with free shuttle rides using your same-day cruise ticket, or take Roam Transit Route 6 by showing your cruise ticket to the driver.
Roam transit available May 13 – October 4
Free shuttle available June 13 – September 7
