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Lake Minnewanka Tour: Scenic Banff Adventure
4.7
35 Ratings
Canmore
Explore the beauty of Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake, take in the stunning scenery from Surprise Corner and Bow Falls Viewpoint. Experience the Banff Gondola ride, relax at the Hot Springs, and wander through Banff Downtown. Don’t forget to capture a photo with the Banff sign.
Explore the beauty of Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake, take in the stunning scenery from Surprise Corner and Bow Falls Viewpoint. Experience the Banff Gondola ride, relax at the Hot Springs, and wander through Banff Downtown. Don’t forget to capture a photo with the Banff sign.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Banff Gondola - The Banff Gondola provides a picturesque 8-minute journey up Sulphur Mountain, offering breathtaking views of Banff and the surrounding Rockies. At the top, guests can dine at the Sky Bistro, explore the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk, and discover the area’s history at the Interpretive Centre. The gondola is accessible for…
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Banff Gondola - The Banff Gondola provides a picturesque 8-minute journey up Sulphur Mountain, offering breathtaking views of Banff and the surrounding Rockies. At the top, guests can dine at the Sky Bistro, explore the Sulphur Mountain Boardwalk, and discover the area’s history at the Interpretive Centre. The gondola is accessible for wheelchairs, and strollers are welcome.
Read more about - Banff Gondola - Banff Upper Hot Springs - Banff Upper Hot Springs is a well-loved natural hot spring near Banff town, featuring warm, mineral-rich waters with spectacular mountain vistas. It’s ideal for unwinding after outdoor adventures. The facility offers changing rooms, showers, and rentals for swimsuits and towels.
- Bow Falls - Bow Falls is a stunning, wide waterfall located just 1 km from downtown Banff on the Bow River. It’s easily accessible by foot, car, or public transit. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, photography, and nearby walking trails. The falls are particularly impressive during the spring runoff and provide a tranquil setting year-round.
- Banff Avenue - A delightful lunch break was enjoyed on Banff Avenue, with ample time for shopping and picking up souvenirs. It was a fantastic way to experience the town’s charm.
- Lake Minnewanka - Lake Minnewanka is a stunning glacial lake situated just 10 km from Banff in Banff National Park. It offers activities such as boating (motorized boats allowed), hiking scenic trails, picnicking, and in winter, ice skating and snowshoeing. The lake boasts a rich history, including a submerged old settlement and hydroelectric developments.
Visitors appreciate the breathtaking mountain views, easy access to trails, and picnic areas. Parking can become limited in summer, so planning ahead is advised.
- Two Jack Lake - Two Jack Lake, located just 10 km from Banff, is a serene mountain lake renowned for its beautiful views of Mount Rundle. It’s perfect for easy hikes, kayaking, swimming, and picnicking.
- Banff - The Banff sign is a classic first or last stop in Banff—a must-capture moment with mountain views, now safer and soon more accessible. Need assistance planning the rest of your journey?
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gondola ticket booking time 10:45 AM
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gondola ticket booking time 10:45 AM
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Insurance
- gondola tickets not included and hot spring
- Lunch
- Insurance
- gondola tickets not included and hot spring
Location
Travel Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre
Bow Valley Trail
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(35 Ratings)
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Tie_w
May 8, 2026
very informative guide,... - very informative guide, make many stops that not on the list, at the same time he tries to help us in many ways, enough bottle water
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Amal_r
May 4, 2026
Les rocheuses canadiennes - The day was very enjoyable. Aashish was very kind; he explained the itinerary clearly, shared details about each place, and took beautiful photos of us.
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Julie_r
May 4, 2026
Wow what a trip - We met with Arun our driver, who was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, he provided updates throughout the day and was available to take photographs at all the stops. The trip its self was amazing, the scenery / views were incredible, thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was great to meet the nice friendly people that was also on the tour. Would highly recommend this trip, so much to see and do, thank you Arun for making our trip a day to remember. Awesome day
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Michelle_d
May 3, 2026
Fantastic tour, excellent service - This tour has just enough without feeling too rushed. It was a great insight to Banff. The scenery is beyond beautiful. The service was exceptional.
Our driver Arun was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and went above and beyond. He made the tour such a memorable day.
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Kristin_m
Apr 30, 2026
Amazing day trip - The tour was absolutely brilliant, Arun was so knowledgeable about everywhere we went and we packed absolutely loads in. He was fun and friendly and really made it a brilliant day - thank you! :)
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Martin_r
Apr 25, 2026
Banff gondola hot springs bow falls and three lakes tour - Just came back from Banff gondalo, hot springs, bow fall and three lake tour and myself and partner thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Amazing scenery and weather was great which was a bonus. our driver Aashish was first class very informative and sympathetic to everyone’s needs
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Suzanne_m
Apr 21, 2026
Omg! This tour was... - Omg! This tour was amazing. We saw, and did, so much in a single day. The Banff Gondola was fantastic! The views were amazing. Our guide was awesome. We had such a great time, largely due to him. At the end of the day we all felt like friends. We saw a ton of sheep on our jaunt to lake Minnewanka and our guide took excellent photos of us all throughout the day. Honestly, it was the most fun tour of the three I did. I highly recommend it.
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Mohammed_s
Apr 17, 2026
It was a wonderful experience and memorable. - Arun, the tour guide provided an excellent experience, demonstrating impressive knowledge about Banff, including its history, culture, and key attractions. He took the time to ensure we could fully enjoy each stop without feeling rushed, which made the trip much more relaxing and memorable. His friendly nature and sense of humour added a special touch, making the journey both engaging and enjoyable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a well-informed and pleasant tour experience.
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Oleksandra_a
Jan 25, 2026
I like this tour! - Aashish was an excellent driver and a fantastic guide! The bus was small—in a good way—so it felt more personal and comfortable. Every stop was absolutely stunning, and everything was well organized and on time. I highly recommend this tour!
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Sandrapiwko
Apr 8, 2026
Change of plans - I initially booked the gondola and hot springs tour. I got a call the night before asking me to change to a different tour because we were the only two people on it. I agreed that was fine. We ended up seeing a lot- lake Louise, emerald lake, Johnson canyon and the natural bridge. It was all fine. The driver was pleasant. I just would not call it a tour but more of a driver. He would comment a few things at each stop and leave us on our own. So all in all it was fine. Maybe need for some improvement.
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