Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise

Admire views of Banff's Rockies on your boat cruise across turquoise-hued lake Minnewanka and over to Devil’s Gap.

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Book Banff National Park Adventures and Attractions. Originally set aside to preserve sulphur hot springs for public use, Banff National Park's towering peaks and beautiful meadows make it among Canada's most incredible holiday areas.

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Boat Cruise on Lake Minnewanka

Discover the story of Minnewanka Landing on your boat cruise, touring the beautiful valley landscape of Canada's oldest National Park.

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Lake Minnewanka Day Use Parking

Lake Minnewanka offers several day-use parking areas, but they can fill up quickly, especially during peak summer months.

Lake Minnewanka Day Use Parking

Lake Minnewanka offers several day-use parking areas, but they can fill up quickly, especially during peak summer months. The main parking lot near the boat launch provides convenient access to the lake, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Additional overflow parking is available along the roadside and in designated lots further from the shore. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early or use the Roam Transit Route 6 from Banff to avoid parking congestion. Accessible parking spots are available near the main lot for those with mobility needs.
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Lake Minnewanka Boat Cruise Reviews

Doina_B.. July 2025 Excellent experience

We enjoyed learning from Jim about the region and wildlife, as well as the pictures he presented. The scenery was wonderful. Thank you; we will recommend this tour to our friends. Looking forward to visiting again!

mat_e.. July 2025 Lovely day out on the water.

We had an amazing time the weather was beautiful. What a lovely place the tour was top notch. The water was so calm.

Benjamin Duggan.. July, 2025 Highly recommend the cruise if you want to learn history, see some spectacular sights.

Went for the premium extended cruise (half an hour longer than standard) and was not disappointed. Hayden was our tour guide and he was absolutely brilliant. Shared a lot of history of the lake, the surrounding national park, and the wildlife in and around the lake. Everything he told us was really informative and enjoyable to listen to. We saw mule deer on the banks of the lake which was a surprise. The scenery around the lake is incredible and even better experienced on the water. We got to try a special tea (I think it was called Spirit of the Lake) and was rather good. Overall, highly recommend the cruise if you want to learn history, see some spectacular sights, and enjoy a little cruise.

Nina Lauber.. July, 2025 The beer cruise at Lake Minnewanka was absolutely incredible.

Daryn, Matty, Anthony, Liam, and I can't remember who our host was, but he was amazing! The beer cruise at Lake Minnewanka was absolutely incredible. We got to try a lot of cool local beers. Every Friday there's a local brewery, when we went it was Vacay Brewing. Highly recommend!

Zalak Adesara.. July, 2025 Proud to be Canadian.

Ben and Liam were awesome explaining the history of lake minnewanka and we had a blast today. There was enough parking and it was beautiful place to visit. Zero complains from my family and lots of compliments. Everyone was respectful. Proud to be Canadian.

Dhruv Patel.. July, 2025 Highly recommend visiting Lake Minnewanka and taking the cruise.

We had an amazing experience today at Lake Minnewanka! The scenery was absolutely stunning, but what made it even more special was the fantastic team working there. Everyone was kind, professional, and super helpful. A big shoutout to Melissa, a lovely lady who went above and beyond for us. We were a group of 10, but only 8 of us had cruise reservations. Melissa was incredibly understanding and did everything she could to accommodate the remaining 2 people. Thanks to her efforts, we were all able to enjoy the cruise together as a group. Her friendly attitude and willingness to help really made our day. Highly recommend visiting Lake Minnewanka and taking the cruise, not just for the breathtaking views, but also for the wonderful staff who truly care about your experience!