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    Voyageurs

    National Park Minnesota

Kabetogama Lake

Tour Boat

The Borealis tour boat on Kabetogama Lake

Kabetogama Lake Area Programs & Tours

Tour Boat Reservations

All Voyageur and Otter tour boat reservations are handled by Reserve America. Reservations can be made up to 3 months in advance either online or by telephone. Please see the tour boat reservation page for more information.

 
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Kettle Falls Hotel

Borealis Tour Boat Schedule

Kettle Falls Cruise (accessible)
June 16 - August 24
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays:
11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Voyage to historic Kettle Falls Hotel and Dam. Spend 2 hours on land to dine at the hotel or enjoy a picnic lunch, and to explore the hotel and nearby dam. Tour fees do not include meals. Meet at the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center. 6 passenger minimum. Adult $40, Child $25. Reservations recommended.

 
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A north canoe voyage

Canoe Programs

North Canoe
June 19 - August 22
Wednesdays : 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Thursdays: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Paddle back in history aboard a 26-foot North Canoe. Learn the voyageur paddle salute and explore the life of a voyageur. Minimum age is 5. We recommend participants know how to swim. Weather dependent. Reservations recommended. Call (218) 875-2111.

Family Canoe
June 18 - August 24
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesdays & Fridays: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Enjoy a tranquil canoe trip while keeping an eye out for wildlife. We provide lessons and equipment. Minimum age is 5. We recommend participants know how to swim. Weather dependent. Reservations recommended. Call (218) 875-2111.

 
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Visitors hiking along a park trail.

Hikes

Blind Ash Bay Hike
June 19-August 23
Wednesdays: 2:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am

Join a park park ranger to explore one of the park's most popular trails. Search for wildlife and catch glimpses of Lake Kabetogama. Hike distance is 2 miles round trip and is mildly strenuous. All ages welcome. Meet at the Ash River Visitor Center. Call (218) 374-3221 for more information.

Did You Know?

Children's corner at the Kabetomaga Lake Visitor Center

You can make a voyageur trinket, stamp a track or try on voyageurs clothing at a children's corner in a park visitor center.