Route 1 & 2 Update: Please be advised that the Banff High School Field stop location is still in service while construction is in place in front of the stop. Buses will pick up and drop off before the construction closer to Wolf St. #serviceupdateRead More
Returning May 13 until Oct. 4, 2026, Route 6 summer services the rugged and beautiful Lake Minnewanka. This summer, only service leaves from downtown Banff and takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the lake. Stops along the way include Cascade Ponds, Two Jack Lake campgrounds and day use area, and Johnson Lake.
Lake Minnewanka Cruise ticket holders can ride for FREE with a same-day, pre-purchased Lake Minnewanka Cruise tickets. Just present your ticket to the driver
Banff Local Service – General Route FAQs
Yes, you can take the Route 6 to get to Lake Minnewanka Cruise. If you have pre-booked your cruise you can show your ticket to the driver and ride for free. Please note that Route 6 ends on Oct. 5 and the cruise runs until Oct.13.
This service will resume on May 16, 2025.
The Minnewanka Route 6 travel froms downtown Banff to Lake Minnewanka via the Lake Minnewanka Road. Stops along with way will include Cascade Ponds, Johnson Lake, Two Jack Lakeside Campground, Two Jack Main Campground, Two Jack Day Use Area, and finally Lake Minnewanka. The bus will then continue back to Banff along the same route on its way to Banff with stops at Johnson Lake, and the Banff High School.
Minnewanka fares for 2024 are $2 for Adult and $1 for Seniors/Youth & Children under 12 travel free. Registered campers can depart from the campsite bus stops for free. Return travel back to the campgrounds is full fare listed above. Look here for detailed fare information.