Ely Minnesota and the Northwoods is our home and we are eager to share it with anyone who has the desire to experience all it has to offer. It is our pleasure to serve you in anyway we can, whether it is planning a BWCA canoe trip, arranging a stay in one of the lakeside cabins at our full-service resort or helping you purchase just the right piece of gear for your next adventure. We at Boundary Waters Outfitters are dedicated to our mission and to providing quality Minnesota Vacations to all who visit us here in the Northwoods. Trip Menu ▫ Overnight Accommodations ▫ Transportation ▫ Reservations & Deposits Remote Area Border Crossing Permit Informationīoundary Waters Outfitters in Ely Minnesota home page ▫ About Us ▫ Contact Us ▫īoundary Waters Canoe Area ▫ How to plan a Trip ▫ BWCA Entry Permits ▫ Boundary Waters Canoe Routes ▫ Fishing ▫ Wildlife ▫ Photo Gallery ▫ BWCA RulesĬanoe Trip Outfitting ▫ Outfitting Specials ▫ Kevlar Explorer Package ▫ Ultra-Light Canoe Package ▫ Partial Outfitting ▫ Non-Profit Group Packages ▫ Family Canoe Trips ▫ Fishing Trips ▫ Guided Trips A Link to the Canadian Customs website and the proper forms is below. This process may take up to six or more weeks so you will want to submit the form well in advance of your trip. To clear customs by mail you will need to obtain, fill out and submit an application for a Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) permit. Most groups will need to clear customs through the mail because there just aren't many customs offices located in the wilderness. Canadian Customsīefore you may enter Canada and Quetico Park you must first clear customs either in person or by mail. Quetico Entry Points: (see map above for entry point location)īefore you enter Canada. (Quetico collects $100 of the camping fees at the time of reservation) Quetico Permit & Camping Fees:Ĭost is $10 for permit and $10 Reservation fee per permit group (up to 9 people)Ĭost per Youth (6-17 yrs old): $6 Canadian per night When you are ready to make a reservation give us a call at 1-80 and we'll get you going. We cooperate with Quetico Park and will make all the arrangements for your trip. (see below for a list of entry points and their daily quota) It is important to note that permit reservations are well underway by mid-January so early trip planning is essential, especially if you have a large group and require multiple permits.īoundary Waters Outfitters will reserve all the permits for your group. Some entry points have as many as 7 permits available per day and some as few as 1. (You must enter the wilderness on the date and at the entry point you reserved - this information is printed on your permit.) Each entry point has a specified number of permits available each day - the daily quota. A reservation is made by entry date and entry point. Quetico operates on a quota system with permits issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. One permit is required per traveling group and allows up to 9 people and 4 canoes per permit. (see Canadian Customs at the bottom of this page).īefore you may enter Quetico Park an entry permit must be reserved. It is important to note that the Quetico is in Canada and does require a few extra steps to enter, especially with Canadian Customs. The Quetico is over one million acres in size and operates on a similar system of rules and entry requirements as the Boundary Waters. It is important to note that BWCA entry permits are reserved on a first come, first serve basis so the earlier you reserve your trip the better chance you have of securing the best entry point.Ĭanada's Quetico Provincial Park is adjacent to Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area and offers canoeists another option for wilderness adventure.
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