Lake Minnewanka Cruise is located at Lake Minnewanka, a 20-minute drive from the town of Banff along the Minnewanka Loop Drive, in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada.
See 2027 Daily Operating Dates and Times
For driving directions, enter “Lake Minnewanka Parking Lot” or “Lake Minnewanka, Banff National Park” into your GPS. Please note that parking is extremely limited and controlled by Parks Canada, so taking transit is strongly recommended. If you do decide to drive, please plan to arrive early to allow time to find parking.
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 7 – May 20, 2027 | 10 AM – 6 PM |
| May 21 – June 10, 2027 | 10:30 AM – 5 PM |
| June 11 – June 25, 2027 | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| June 26 – September 6, 2027 | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| September 7 – September 26, 2027 | 10:30 AM – 5 PM |
| September 27 – October 11, 2027 | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Beer Voyage |
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| May 21 – September 26, 2027 | Daily, 5 PM |
Premium Cruise |
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| May 21 – June 10, 2027 | Daily, 10 AM and 6 PM |
| June 11 – June 25, 2027 | Daily, 10 AM and 7 PM |
| June 26 – September 6, 2027 | Daily, 10 AM, 1 PM and 7 PM |
| September 7 – September 26, 2027 | Daily, 10 AM, 12 PM and 6 PM |
Junior Explorer Cruise |
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| June 26 – September 6, 2027 | Daily, 12:40 PM and 3:20 PM |
Ticket Office |
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| Closed for the 2026 season. Check back for 2027 hours. |
Black Anchor |
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| Closed for the 2026 season. Check back for 2027 hours. |
Boat Rentals |
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| Closed for the 2026 season. Check back for 2027 hours. |
