Boundary Waters Outfitters
Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Quetico Provincial Park

Canada's Quetico Provincial Park is adjacent to Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area and offers canoeists another option for wilderness adventure. 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 the Quetico is in Canada and does require a few extra steps to enter, especially with Canadian Customs. (see Canadian Customs at the bottom of this page).

Quetico Permits and Entry Points
Before you may enter Quetico Park an entry permit must be reserved. One permit is required per traveling group and allows up to 9 people and 4 canoes per permit. Quetico operates on a quota system with permits issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. A reservation is made by entry date and entry point. (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. Some entry points have as many as 7 permits available per day and some as few as 1. (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.

Boundary Waters Outfitters will reserve all the permits for your group. We cooperate with Quetico Park and will make all the arrangements for your trip. When you are ready to make a reservation give us a call at 1-800-777-8574 and we'll get you going.

Before you enter Canada...