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
Options
Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Reviews
286 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful and serene views
Hemingways S,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The view of the mountains and the lakes was beautiful and the crew with us were also friendly and entertaining
Minnewanka boat ride
Carol K,
Oct 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00The boat ride was a wonderful experience. The guide was informative and funny. Would definately recommend it.
Love love captain Will...
Gurpreet B,
Oct 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00Love love captain Will and Vanier!! We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise!! Highly recommend the Lake Minnewanka. Vanier was an awesome tour guide we loved listening to his stories and he did an amazing job keeping everyone engaged’ so knowledgeable!!!
Gorgeous
Jonathan S,
Oct 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Beautiful experience our Captain and Tour Guide were amazing. They were very accommodating and made the experience perfect.
Great trip
Geoff d,
Oct 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00Entertaining and knowledgeable guide. Fantastic scenery and nice to be out in the wilderness on a boat.
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