Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Experience the Canadian Rockies from a new perspective while exploring beautiful Lake Minnewanka. With four engaging cruise options, boat rentals, guided fishing trips and a snack shop, Lake Minnewanka is an unforgettable destination to view the park’s peaks and forested slopes. Save up to 10% on select cruise when you book in advance (48 hrs+ before arrival). Some restrictions apply, see website for details.
2026 Dates: May 8 - October 12*
*Weather dependent
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When to go
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Classic Cruise operates May 10 to June 12 from 10 AM to 6 PM, June 13 to September 1 from 9 AM to 7 PM, September 2 to 28 from 10 AM to 6 PM, and September 29 to October 13 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Beer Voyage runs May 23 to September 28 with a daily 5 PM departure. Premium Cruise runs May 23 to September 28 with a daily 10:30 AM departure. Junior Explorer Cruise operates June 28 to September 1 with daily departures at 12:40 PM and 3:20 PM, and includes one child admitted free with each paying adult. Most boats on Lake Minnewanka are wheelchair accessible. If you book tickets online, please contact our ticket office at (403) 762-4425 before your visit so we can help with any accessibility needs. Hours and rates may change without notice. Availability is first come, first served, and specific departure times are only guaranteed with pre‑purchased tickets. All tickets, including Pursuit Passes, are nonrefundable. For full terms and conditions, please see our website. For everyone’s safety, bear spray is not permitted on cruises.
Opening Times
Daily 10 am to 6 pm
Busy Times
June to September