We're just travellers and have been to the lake many times, but we've never picnicked there. But it is a VERY busy place, especially with so many attractions closed, so parking is at a premium, and you'd have to go early to get any. Also, they have restricted the parking so that it is a good walk from any of the picnic tables and shelters. You'd have to haul any picnic gear a good distance, I think. But I don't know if the picnic tables there have their own bbq or not, sorry...

Hey, We actually drove to Lake Minnewanka. However, there is a easy to catch roamer bus, that travels from downtown Banff to the lake, it is a return service so you can get back just as easy and with the lake being so close, it doesn't take long at all. You can find more details online. Hope you have a great time! Sarah

Hola Venture06784609270 en nuestro caso pagamos US$ 100 por dos canoas durante 1 hora.

I haven’t been on either but my parents enjoyed the cruise

Hi! We're just travellers who've done the cruise a couple of times over the years. It's pricey but worth doing for sure. We found a "book now" link from the "Banff Jasper Collection" "Minnewanka" website, which we think is Brewster, which owns most of this type of attraction in the region. Whether to book in advance or just show up is a question. They have a few boats, all with indoor seating, so we can't imagine that they would be sold out on any particular day unless the Shriners are in. If the weather is horrible, it wouldn't be a bad rainy day option anyway... Depending on how you're getting around, if you're driving yourself, the loop via Johnson Lake and Two Jack Lake, and the Upper Bank former mine site is a highly scenic route in and of itself, with half a dozen worthwhile sights. With a boat ride, you could spend a complete day just in that area. Johnson Lake is a stunning short hike, a total wow if you have the time... You'll love this area!

Hi Emma, We went via car, so not sure about public transport. The road was open even after a huge dumping of snow.

Lago Minewanka está muito próximo do centro de Banff. Tome a Banff Ave. Na direção oposta ao centro e vc chegará lá. É muito próximo da cidade, entre 5 e 10 minutos. Bom passeio.

Same for us too. It’s three weeks ago now but it was really clear then. They did say it depended on wind direction but it hadn’t been a huge issue.

You need to have a park pass to navigate through the parks. Parking is free with the pass. However, difficult. Get there early or later in the day.

Hola, No hecho el paseo por el lago, pero en el muelle hay una oficina que supongo vendan los tiquets...Los barcos no hiban muy llenos....En entrada estaban los guardias del los parques que daban la información sobre los diferentes lugares....Espero que te ayudado un poco,Saludos