Lake Minnewanka Boat Tours, Banff

Lake Minnewanka, the largest lake in Banff National Park, is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Canadian Rockies.

The lake cruise features a 1.5 hour interpretive tour of Lake Minnewanka and the surrounding area, with an entertaining narrative that takes passengers through the area's history, geology, flora and fauna. All boats are glass-enclosed and fully wheelchair accessible.

The tour takes in views of Mount Aylmer, Mount Inglismaldie, and the hoodoo clusters, culminating with the famous Devil's Gap, a glacial path carved through Lake Minnewanka from the foothills of the Rockies.

In addition to sightseeing tours, 3.5 hour charter fishing tours are also offered in one of four 22-foot cabin cruisers, fully equipped with fishing tackle, including rods and reels, and sonar equipment to help locate fish. Lake Minnewanka has a ready supply of lake trout, splake, and whitefish.

16-foot aluminum motorboats are also available for leisure rentals.

Lake Minnewanka is located a short 15 minute drive from the Banff town site. Brewster also operates a coach service from Banff to arrive at the lake just prior to boat departures with pick-up service at the Banff Springs Hotel and most of the major hotels and motels in Banff.

Operating season:
Devil's Gap Boat Cruises: Mid May - Early October
Charter Fishing & Boat Rentals: Mid May - Early September

Scheduled sailings:
10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm
7 pm sailings during July and August
9 am departures available for advance group bookings

Reservations are not required for individuals, but arrival at the docks 30 minutes prior to sailing is recommended.

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