Lake Minnewanka Hours & Rates
| 2010 Retail Rates |
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| Adult (16+): $44.00 |
| Child (6-15): $19.00 |
- Children 5 and under ride for free
- Reservations are not required for individuals; we recommend you arrive 30 minutes prior to cruise.
- Rates are subject to GST and are quoted in Canadian funds.
Purchase your Lake Minnewanka Cruise tickets online here.
2010 Operating Hours
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| May 19 - Jun 10 |
Weekdays |
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
10am,12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm |
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Weekends |
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Departs every hour on the hour |
| Jun 11 - Sept 19 |
Daily |
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Departs every hour on the hour |
| Sept 20 - Oct 10 |
Daily |
12:00pm, 2:00pm, 5:00pm |
- Opening date is May 19th, 2010 - weather permitting.
- Please allow 1 hour for this excursion.
- Rates & Hours of operation subject to change without notice.
2010 Operating Season & Boat House Hours
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| Operating Season & Boat Rentals |
May 19 – Oct 10 |
| Charter Fishing |
May 22 – Sept 6 |
| Boat House Hours: |
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| May 14 - June 10 |
10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| June 11 - Sept 19 |
9:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Sept 20 - Oct 10 |
11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Boat Rentals
Lake Minnewanka is the only lake in Banff National Park where power boats are welcomed, and is virtually a fishing paradise. Come and try your luck fishing in one of our 16-foot aluminum motorboats for hire. Or you and your family can simply enjoy a leisurely hour or two driving around and exploring on the first portion of the lake. Spend an afternoon relaxing, fishing or just having fun on Lake Minnewanka. Our rentals boats come complete with all the necessary safety equipment and gas at the following rates:
Boat Rental Rates
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| 1st Hour |
$45.00 |
| Additional Hours |
$24.00 |
| Half Day |
$100.00 |
| Full Day |
$120.00 |
Note: Maximum 4 people per boat.
Rates are subject to GST and are quoted in Canadian funds. |
Group Information
When planning your next itinerary to the Canadian Rockies, be sure to include the Banff Gondola Mountaintop Experience, Minnewanka Lake Cruise and the Columbia Icefield 
Glacier Experience. Whether you're looking for breathtaking panoramic mountain views or a truly unique Canadian icon, these three attractions provide a memorable experience to any visitor.
Groups may reserve the following daily sailing times May 14 to Oct 10: Hourly on the hour between 10am and 6pm (last departure).
All groups require advanced reservations. Reservations allow us to prepare for your visit and to be ready to sail as soon as possible after your group arrival. Onboard we offer continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and Wine & Cheese Receptions on board our cruise boats for private charter groups only. Other types of custom cruises can also be arranged, please contact us for more details.
Group Policies
Groups and tour operators should contact us in advance to book. In order to make a group booking, we will require your group name, sailing date and time, a passenger count, and a method of payment.
- To inquiry about group pricing, reservations, or on board dining please contact us
- Group minimum 15 passengers, one person must purchase all tickets in a block. All groups require advance reservations.
- Payment is required at the time of service, unless previously arranged. Visa, MasterCard and Direct Debit accepted.
- Non-transferable complimentary passes are provided for tour driver and tour escort.
- Reconfirmation of sailing time and passenger count is REQUIRED 24 hours in advance or space will automatically be released.