I went on this cruise multiple times in the past 10 years but my recent visit has been my favourite so far! Melissa and Mackenzie were beyond AMAZING. They were super super fun and knowledgeable and the tour was very informative and interactive.
Feel the fresh mountain air, watch for wildlife and get adventurous on Banff's largest lake. Choose from one of our acclaimed cruises and explore under the lead of a knowledgeable guide on a heated, covered boat. Or set your own course with a kayak, canoe or motorboat rental.
Back on the shore, stop by the Black Anchor Snack Shop for a picnic lunch. It just feels like summer out here!
By car: Please arrive at least two hours prior to your cruise time to ensure you find a parking spot and have time to explore the area from the shore.
Free Roam Public Transit ride with tour ticket returning May 16, 2025.
Alberta residents save up to 20%
Ages 5 and under ride free anytime
Rates and dates for 2025 available
2025 Dates: May 9 – October 13*
*Weather dependent
I went on this cruise multiple times in the past 10 years but my recent visit has been my favourite so far! Melissa and Mackenzie were beyond AMAZING. They were super super fun and knowledgeable and the tour was very informative and interactive.
The tour guides, Will & Matt made the "booze" cruise so much fun. Their stories were perfectly timed and the banter between them was just enough to have us all in stitches! The beer selection was amazing and the bread! Yumm! Definitely will recommend to all my friends!
Went on the tour the morning of my birthday, and it was absolutely incredible. They shared some great stories about the area, while providing such a great view. Highly recommend to anyone who's in the area, it was wonderful.
Went on the one hour cruise as a family of 4. It was absolutely beautiful and the tour guides were awesome! My son's loved all of the information and stories. I would highly recommend going and I would even go again in the future.
The view was beautiful as it's been every time we have visited before, and the social distancing procedures didn't hinder the experience in any way but were still safe and effective.
From family-friendly expeditions to cruising with a craft beer in hand, find the right tour for you on Lake Minnewanka.
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 2025 Daily Operating Dates and Times
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.
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 Cruise |
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| May 9 – 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 |
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| May 23 – September 28 | Daily departure, 5 PM |
Premium Cruise |
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| May 23 – September 28 | Daily departure, 10:30 AM |
Junior Explorer Cruise* |
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| June 28 – September 1 | Daily departures, 12:40 PM and 3:20 PM |
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