Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Experience Banff from a fresh perspective aboard a Lake Minnewanka cruise. This 60-minute guided journey glides through the heart of Canada’s oldest national park, framed by jagged mountain peaks and crystal-clear water. As you sail, our knowledgeable guides share the captivating heritage of the area, including the mysterious history of the submerged Minnewanka Landing.
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 arriving 1 hour early to guarantee parking
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
What‘s Included
Onboard guide shares stories & highlights sights on the cruise. TBC
A guided cruise through the stunning beauty of Lake Minnewanka.
GST (Goods and Services Tax) and DMF (Destination Marketing Fee)
While not included, gratuities for your guide and crew are warmly welcomed.
Children under 6 years are complimentary however they will still require a ticket to board.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
445 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Boat tour
Carrie M,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The stag was fun and knowledgeable. The boat ride was fun and interesting .Miranda and Will were very polite
Lake Minnewanka boat ride
Jennifer S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Emily and First mate Emma did a great job in sharing history and their love of the water and the land surrounding it!
Cruise around Lake Minnewanka
joelg301,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip! The guides, Maddie and Maddie did a great job of showing us the lake and telling us the history of the lake and the people attached to the lake. Their overall knowledge of the lake and the surrounding area was wonderful. Really enjoyed the part where they turned the engine and asked everyone to be quiet and listen to the lake. Very peaceful. Boat was not crowded. Got to walk around on the boat. Definitely worth the time and money to go for a visit and enjoy the beautiful lake. High recommend the entire family!
10/10 experience
J9261UEpatricial,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This activity is part of our Pursuit Pass package. Emily and Brooklyn were our captains for the cruise. It was a smooth ride and the experience was educational and very serene. Would do it again, and perhaps rent a boat next time.
Lake Minnewanka Cruise
sheinar2026,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with my family for this experience. Brooklyn and Emily were very helpful. Emily gave a lot of fun facts about Lake Minnewanka!! My family really enjoyed this experience.
excellent captin, guide...
Mohammed A,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00excellent captin, guide and tour awsome trip and the entire experiance was amazing I would highly recomend it
Lovely weather and lots of information from our guide
dave12152018,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great views and lots of information
Great tour
761minl,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is great! The view is marvellous and Holly and Emily are great guilding us and tell us the histories.
Worth more than you might think!!
ksrich,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat was comfortable, you could go out in the open air on the back, the young lady who gave info on the tour gave very good information and did an excellent job. The lake was very calm and beautiful.
Spirit of the Water Boat Cruise!
normajeanbaker5115,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Minnewanka Lake cruise was mid June. It was still pretty chilly and it rained every other minute. Capt Matt was excellent—we made it back to shore! 😂. Our tour guide was quite knowledgeable and personable—he had a great sense of humor and was full of historical facts about the Spirit of the Water. How wonderful to be on that beautiful water and to be able to enjoy the mountains!
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