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Getting to Lake Minnewanka Cruise

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 2024 Daily Operating Dates and Times

Driving

If you're driving, please arrive at least two hours before your cruise to ensure you find a parking spot and have time to explore from the shore.

Check in

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.

2024 Daily Operating Dates

Classic Cruise

May 11 – 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

May 24 – September 29 Daily departure, 10:30 AM

Beer Voyage

May 24 – September 29 Daily departure, 5 PM

Junior Explorer Cruise*

June 29 – September 2 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.

Ticket Office

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

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

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
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