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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From downtown Banff, Lake Minnewanka is about a 15-minute drive away. For navigation, set your GPS to “Lake Minnewanka Parking Lot” or “Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park” for the most accurate directions. Free parking is available onsite.
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.
Cruises |
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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 |
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 | 10 AM – 6:45 PM |
| September 1 – 17 | 10 AM – 5:45 PM |
| September 18 – October 12 | 10 AM – 4:45 PM |
