Glacier Park Boat Co.

Imagine yourself riding on one of the historic wooden tour boats; peacefully plying the turquoise waters of the majestic mountains the Blackfeet tribe calls "the backbone of the world." There is no better view of this unique, awe-inspiring landscape than from the comfort of our boats with a knowledgeable captain guiding you through the wonders of Glacier National Park's past and present.

Our family business has proudly served visitors to Glacier National Park since 1938, and our commitment to excellence and outstanding customer service makes these boat tours and guided walks and hikes an enjoyable and lasting experience for all ages. Climb aboard this summer and join us for the best views of the park and memories that will last a lifetime.

Glacier Park Boat Company dates back to 1938, when Mr. Arthur J. Burch, a banker in Kalispell purchased the contract to provide tour boat services in Glacier National Park from Captain Billy Swanson. Captain Swanson was a boat builder in the Flathead Valley who worked closely with the Great Northern Railroad in building the first boats to provide transportation and tours on the lakes in Glacier National Park.

This historic tour boat company, which stemmed from Captain Billy Swanson and the Great Northern Railroad, has remained in the Burch family for more than 70 years. Glacier Park Boat Company, while going through a series of evolutions, has now been passed on to the third generation of the Burch family to keep alive the great traditions of visitor services in historic tour boats in Glacier National Park.

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