Rainy Lake Area Programs and Tours

The Voyageur Tour Boat at the Kettle Falls dock

 

A remnant from mining activities that can still be seen on Little American Island.

Voyageur Tour Boat Schedule

All Voyageur and Amik tour boat reservations are handled by Recreation.gov and can be made, in advance either online or by telephone. Please see the Voyageur National Park Boat Tour Reservation page for more information about this system.

Reservations will be available starting April 15th, 2018.

*All programs subject-to-change, please check back for the most up-to-date program schedule.

Grand Tour (accessible)
Board the Voyageur Tour Boat and navigate Rainy Lake in search of active eagle nests, view a commercial fishing camp from the boat, and watch for abundant wildlife. A short stop at Little American Island (1/4 mile accessible walk) explores the 1890's Rainy Lake gold rush. Adult $30, Child $15, Toddler (2 and under) $3. (4-passenger minimum)

September 3-19, 2018
Monday, Wednesday
2:00-4:30 pm

Kettle Falls Cruise (accessible)
Voyage to the historic Kettle Falls Hotel. Spend 2 hours on land to dine at the hotel, enjoy a picnic lunch, or explore the hotel and nearby dam. Tour fees do not include meals. Adult $50, Child $25.00, Toddler (2 and under) $3. (22-passenger minimum)

September 8, 15, and 22, 2018
Saturday
9:30 am- 4:00 pm

 

Do you have what it takes to be a voyageur?

Canoe Tours

North Canoe
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, paddling required, and weather dependent. Reservations recommended. Call the visitor center at [phone]. Free.

This program has concluded for the season, please check back Spring 2019.

Looking for a sneak peak of a North Canoe tour? Check out the North Canoe Promo video!

Black Bay by Canoe
Get a close up view of a beaver lodge while paddling the water of Black Bay. Minimum age is 5, paddling required, weather dependent. Reservations recommended. Call the visitor center at [phone]. Free.

This program has concluded for the season, please check back Spring 2019.

 

Wild Rose is one of many plants found in the Ethno-botanical Garden

Other Naturalist-led Programs

Ethno-botanical Garden Tour (accessible)

Join park staff and walk through Voyageurs' diverse ecosystem. An Ojibwe Indian camp awaits at the heart of the native plant garden (accessible 1/4 mile walk). Free.

This program has concluded for the season, please check back Spring 2019.