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Lake Minnewanka Cruise sails across Lake Minnewanka with snowy mountains in the background in Banff National Park

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.

2025 Dates: May 10 – October 13*

*Weather dependent

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Address
Minnewanka Loop, Box 1258, Banff, AB, T1L 1B2
Toll Free
(866) 474-4766 (Toll Free)
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Operating Dates

MonthOperating Status
JanClosed
FebClosed
MarClosed
AprClosed
MayOpen
JunOpen
JulOpen
AugOpen
SepOpen
OctOpen
NovClosed
DecClosed

Classic Cruise May 10 – June 12 10 AM – 6 PM June 13 – September 1 9 AM – 7 PM September 2 – September 28 10 AM – 6 PM September 29 – October 13 10 AM – 5 PM Beer Voyage May 23 – September 28 Daily departure, 5 PM Premium Cruise May 23 – September 28 Daily departure, 10:30 AM Junior Explorer Cruise* June 28 – September 1 Daily departures, 12:40 PM and 3:20 PM *Junior Explorer Cruise includes one child admitted free with each paying adult. The majority of the boats on Lake Minnewanka are now fully wheelchair accessible. If you book your tickets in advance online, please contact our ticket office at (403) 762-4425 ahead of your visit to make necessary arrangements. Hours and rates are subject to change without notice. Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis and specific departure times cannot be guaranteed without pre-purchased tickets. Purchased tickets are nonrefundable, including Pursuit Passes. View full terms and conditions here. For the safety of those onboard bear spray is not permitted on cruises.

Opening Times

Daily 10 am to 6 pm

Busy Times

June to September

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