Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Enjoy majestic views of the Canadian Rockies while cruising beautiful Lake Minnewanka on this panoramic 1-hour interpretive cruise. Learn Native folklore while scanning the lake shore for big-horned sheep, deer, bald eagle and even the occasional bear.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Opening/closing dates are weather dependent
Infant tickets are free and are required for the attraction
Limited parking is available at the lake - please plan on 1 hour early to guarantee parking
Complimentary Roam Transit is available to Lake Minnewanka to avoid potential issues with parking
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Boat tour of Lake Minnewanka
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Infant Tickets are free but are required for Attraction
Complimentary Roam Transit is available from downtown Banff to the meeting point
What To Expect
Lake Minnewanka
Our most popular cruise on the lake invites you to discover the story of Minnewanka Landing as you tour the beautiful valley landscape of Canada’s oldest National Park.
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Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Reviews
318 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Time well spent!!
Lynn G,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very organized experience; getting tickets online was a snap. Captain Hayden and Will, our friendly and knowledgeable guide, were both wonderful!! So interesting to learn about the history of the lake and the indigenous tribes that lived here, along with all the animals in the area. The boat was comfortable and the lake is just beautiful!! It was my favorite thing we did so far!!
Enjoyable boat ride!
Andrea M,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00Jenna did an awesome job sharing about the lake and we enjoyed her bits of humor! Captain Ben did great driving!
Family adventure
Pam B,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were a family of 7 and had great time. It was informative and fun. I would highly recommend it as part of your Banff experience.
don’t count on the taxis
Susan M,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
1.00We were late and missed the boat, as i was running down to the dock it pulled away. We called a cab to get there from our hotel at 5:00pm. boat tour was at 6:00pm. cab didn’t show up til 5:40. we arrived at 6:06. missed the 6:00pm cruise and it was the last one of the day. it was also a 60 cab fare flat fee to get there which needs to be prepaid. I was bummed, I walked around the park and took some pictures, I am sure the pictures from the boat would have been better.
Despite the weather not...
Ruth T,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Despite the weather not being good the guide Olivia and boat operator were outstanding. The knowledge she shared was so interesting
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