Rainy Lake Area Programs and Tours

The Voyageur Tour Boat at the Kettle Falls dock

 

Reservations for 2020 tours are expected to become available in mid-April, 2020.

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 at 1-877-444-6777. Please see the Voyageur National Park Boat Tour Reservation page for more information about this system.

All programs are 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)

Dates for the Grand Tour are expected to become available in April, 2020.

Life on the Lake Tour (accessible)

Cruise Rainy Lake and learn how animals and different groups of people have been able to make a living off the lake. Boat docks for a 1/4 mile walk (not accessible) at the Harry Oveson Fish Camp to explore a rustic fisherman's cabin, fish processing shed, and ice house. Adult $25, Child $15, Toddler (2 and under) $3. (4-passenger minimum)

Dates for the Life on the Lake Tour are expected to become available in Spring, 2020.

 

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.

Dates for the North Canoe tour are expected to become available in April, 2020.

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

Black Bay by Canoe

Enjoy a tranquil canoe trip while keeping an eye out for wildlife. Minimum age 5. We recommend paddlers know how to swim. Weather-dependent. Reservation recommended. Call the visitor center at [phone]. Free.

Dates for the Black Bay By Canoe tour are expected to become available in April, 2020.

 

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.

Dates for the Ethno-botanical Garden tour are expected to become available in April, 2020.