Lake Minnewanka Cruise
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Driving? Allow extra time before your cruise. Parking is very limited, and Parks Canada may use one-way traffic during peak season, which can delay travel.
- Skip the parking. Your booking includes free round-trip transportation via our Lake Minnewanka Shuttle and Roam Transit Route 6. Show your same-day ticket for free fare.
- Opening/closing dates are weather dependent
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant tickets are free and are required for the attraction
Reviews(505)
Maddy did an amazing job with our tour. Her knowledge of the lake was great. She kept the kids intrigued and interested.
The Lake Minnewanka cruise definitely rivals the Maligne Lake cruise. Our Captains Hayden and Brooklyn were awesome at providing insight into this interesting part of Banff National Park. Parking was a bit of a challenge, so taking a shuttle will assure you don’t miss your excursion. That being said, parking staff were extremely friendly and helpful in finding us a couple of stalls. And this isn’t far from Banff and is a must-see.
Captains Hayden and Emma were friendly and knowledgeable. Cruise is a great way to kill a couple hours in Banff. Parked downtown and used the shuttle, very hassle free.
Tour guide Madeline was energetic, engaging and gave a fun presentation throughout the tour. The ride was smooth and provided scenic views from the lake of the surrounding areas. The history of the area was fascinating and Madeline did an excellent job of conveying that. Boat captain Brooklyn was excellent and kept the ride steady and pleasant throughout. Brooklyn also helped engage with the younger children on the cruise, keeping them entertained and happy. Thank you for helping make our honeymoon so fun!
Nice little cruise on a beautiful lake. The staff made everyone feel welcome especially the little kids! The guide gave us interesting info about the lake and told some old stories that were very enjoyable. All in all, a nice way to spend an hour!
We learned about Lake Minnewanka's place in the setting of Banff National Park, while enjoying the company of our guide and our fellow passengers.
Captain Ema and our guide Will were truly amazing. Will was entertaining and knowledgeable. We enjoyed all the stories and the quiet time on the lake was a highlight as well. Of all the Banff lake visits, this was by far my personal favourite.
We went on the evening beer cruise. Maddie our driver was excellent. Emily our tour guide was also very good and friendly. Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Banff.
What a nice experience. Informative, friendly, fun, and totally worth the journey to get there.
This was a great way to see a gorgeous lake in Banff National Park. And our guide, Holly, was exceptional. She was very fun, very knowledgeable and made the one hour cruise very enjoyable! Highly recommend doing this while you’re in Banff.
