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Tour Life on Rainy Lake.

Climb on board the Life on the Lake boat tour to see how people and wildlife
have used the rich, natural resources of the lake to thrive.

Boat Tours on Rainy Lake

Life on the Lake tour

Voyageurs National Park will offer a new tour for visitors this summer. The 49 passenger Voyageur will offer a Life on the Lake tour. The idea is to tell how various people managed to make a living on Rainy Lake. Wildlife of the region, such as bald eagles, continue to thrive on Rainy Lake because of the rich natural resources.
    
The tour will stop at the Harry Oveson Fish Camp, a decades old facility where commercial fisherman Harry Oveson lived in a rustic cabin during the summer, catching and processing fish that he chilled for shipment using ice he harvested from Rainy Lake and stored on-site. While the tour boat is accessible, the short ¼ mile walk around the fish camp is not.





Adult $25
Child $15
Toddler (2 and under) $3

4-passenger minimum
Handicap Accessible


June 19 - August 31, 2019
  • Sunday
  • Wednesday
  • Saturday
11 am - 1 pm


Grand Tour

The National Park will continue to offer the Grand Tour, cruising the spectacular scenery of Rainy Lake in search of wildlife with a stop at Little American Island.  In the 1890’s a Rainy Lake gold rush spawned Rainy Lake City to serve miners and prospectors. Little American is perhaps the largest and most successful mine and the ¼ mile (accessible) hiking trail explores the operation.

The Grand Tour is certain to encounter bald eagles, loons and other birds, plus there’s a good chance to spot white tail deer, black bear or less frequently moose or wolves. The tour will motor past a beaver lodge and note the importance of the beaver to the Voyageurs for whom the Park was named. Voyageurs transported beaver fur to the east and trade goods to the west. Rainy Lake was one of the major waterway crossroads.

Adult $30
Child $15
Toddler (2 and under) $3 

4-passenger minimum
Handicap Accessible


June 16 - August 31, 2019
  • Sunday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
 2 - 4:30 pm
"I love the Grand Tour because it’s interesting to explore the defunct mine on Little American Island, there’s always wildlife to spot, including nesting bald eagles and the tour motors through spectacular scenery."
Pete, Rainy Lake local

Turn your Boat Tour into a vacation. Check out Rainy Lake's many accommodations:

Vacation Rentals offer quiet get-away retreat
Enjoy a quiet get-away with your fishing buddies. With lakeside views, private swimming beaches, fire pits, docks and more, these rentals are truly homes away from home. With room to spread out – think full-size kitchens, multiple bedrooms and airy common rooms – as well as a plethora of activities, rentals are perfect for family getaways and reunions. While some of these homes are located on islands, many on the mainland are available throughout the year, providing 4-seasons of outdoor fun and a cozy home to enjoy. ​
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Resorts, Cabins & BnBs provide extra amenities
RESORTS, CABINS, BnB:
Whether your goal is simply R&R, landing a trophy fish or connecting with friends and family, a Rainy Lake resort or cabin is an ideal home base for all lake activities. Resorts provide hotel-quality amenities, and most include restaurants and bars, as well as access to boat rentals, fishing guides and other services. Cabins offer the best of both worlds by providing additional privacy for you and your party. Resorts and cabin are perfect not only for families and large groups, but also couples and smaller fishing parties. These options emphasize quintessential cabin living, where priorities include watching the sunset, hooking a “keeper” walleye, and gathering ‘round a campfire.

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Hotels & Motels offer Economical way to take a break from the lake
Located approximately 10-15 miles from Rainy Lake, hotels and motels can be more economical options. Popular with those who plan to spend all day on the lake, then return to clean, comfortable rooms for a good night’s sleep in order to repeat the same schedule the following day. Most have restaurants either on-site or next door, and many offer jacuzzi suites and other premium options such as an indoor pool. Open year-round, hotels and motels are gathering places for snowmobile enthusiasts who take advantage of the area’s winter climate to explore miles of wilderness trails.  ​
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Houseboats let you get up close and personal with Nature
With all the comforts of home coupled with the adventure of boat living, houseboat trips are perfect for families with members of all ages. Activity awaits around every island and hidden cove, from swimming and fishing to hiking and late-night camp fires. But houseboats are also a great choice for other groups and couples as well. Fishing parties will appreciate having a floating home base to return to, while everyone will enjoy exploring Rainy Lake up close. ​
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