WHITE BEAR LAKE CANOE FIELD GUIDE
Paddle a Classic 12' Canoe Across the Quiet Water of White Bear Lake
Self-guided rentals of a traditional 12' canoe on White Bear Lake—human-powered, equipped with two adult life vests and two paddles, available for 1–8 hour rentals.
Paddle a Classic 12' Canoe Across the Quiet Water of White Bear Lake.
Set out from Tally’s Dockside onto White Bear Lake in a traditional 12-foot canoe and trade shore-side clatter for the measured rhythm of paddle strokes. The rental is geared to beginners and intermediates: everything you need for a day on the water—two adult life vests and two paddles—is supplied so you can move at your own pace and take in the lake’s calm expanses.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Traditional 12' Canoe, Human-Powered
A classic, human-powered 12-foot canoe—configured for two—comes fitted with two adult life vests and two paddles, making it straightforward to get on the water without extra gear.
Quiet Expanses of White Bear Lake
The rental centers on enjoying White Bear Lake at your own pace: a chance to linger in open water and favor solitude or easy conversation over speed or competition.
Short or Long—Rentals from One to Eight Hours
Rentals are offered in flexible blocks from one hour up to eight hours, allowing everything from a short paddle to a longer day afloat; pricing starts from $28.59.
What the day feels like
What the Paddle Feels Like
You launch, settle into the canoe, and set a cadence—two paddles, two life vests, human power. Without guided instruction or a strict itinerary, the trip is about reading wind and water, choosing how far to go within your rental window, and enjoying White Bear Lake’s calm surface and uncomplicated rhythm.
THE BOAT
Traditional 12' Canoe, Human-Powered
A classic, human-powered 12-foot canoe—configured for two—comes fitted with two adult life vests and two paddles, making it straightforward to get on the water without extra gear.
THE SETTING
Quiet Expanses of White Bear Lake
The rental centers on enjoying White Bear Lake at your own pace: a chance to linger in open water and favor solitude or easy conversation over speed or competition.
THE FLEXIBILITY
Short or Long—Rentals from One to Eight Hours
Rentals are offered in flexible blocks from one hour up to eight hours, allowing everything from a short paddle to a longer day afloat; pricing starts from $28.59.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this rental—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are available from 1 hour up to 8 hours—choose the duration that fits your plans.
Pick up and check in at 4441 Lake Avenue South, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (Tally’s Dockside).
Each canoe comes equipped with two adult life vests and two paddles; the craft is human-powered.
Renter must be at least 16 years old; there are no age requirements for additional participants. Pricing starts from $28.59.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I rent the canoe?
Rentals are available from 1 hour up to 8 hours.
What equipment is included with the rental?
Each canoe is supplied with two adult life vests and two paddles; the canoe is human-powered.
How old do I need to be to rent?
The renter must be at least 16 years old; there are no age requirements for additional participants.
Where do I meet for my rental?
Meet at 4441 Lake Avenue South, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 (Tally’s Dockside).
Is the canoe motorized?
No—the canoe is human-powered.