History Cruise: From Canoe to Chris Craft - Lake Minnetonka Boating History

Schedule

Mon Aug 10 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Lady of the Lake Charter Dock | Excelsior, MN

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Cruise through boating history on Minnesota's tenth-largest lake.
About this Event

Enjoy an evening of cool breezes aboard the Lady of the Lake as we explore Lake Minnetonka's boating history and its progression from transportation necessity to majestic steamers to family pleasure craft. Historians Joanie Holst and Jeff Magnuson will tell the stories of the first dugout canoes, early sailboats, and 2500 passenger steamboats, as well as Lake Minnetonka's famous boat builders and owners.

Snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on board.

Parking: Metered on-street parking and a free parking lot and ramp are available in downtown Excelsior. Learn more here. For more information about parking or accessing the "Lady of the Lake" dock, visit their website ladyofthelakecruise.com or call Lady of the Lake Inc. (952)929-1209.

Member rate tickets: Purchase or renew an LMHS Membership here.

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[Image: Excelsior boat builder Andrew Peterson on his "water bicycle," ca. 1902. LMHS.]

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Where is it happening?

Lady of the Lake Charter Dock, 8 Water Street, Excelsior, United States

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Tickets

USD 28.52 to USD 41.32

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Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
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