Bwcaw and quetico trip planning map plan your canoe route. The maps shown throughout exploring the boundary waters are not sufficient to navigate in the boundary waters, and are provided only for trip planning purposes. Bwca, bwcaw, boundary waters canoe area entry point information. Interactive map of the bwca and quetico with campsites, portages, and a route time and distance calculator. Boundary waters east canoe area wilderness, superior. Map 6 covers some of the finest wilderness areas within the boundary waters canoe area wilderness bwcaw stretching up along the end of the gunflint trail. Seagull lake entry point 54 and saganaga lake entry point 55 are the two most popular starting points for trips into the bwcaw on map 6. Please contact the district office at 7153632431 for more accurate information regarding the. State of minnesota, as located on the map and described. For your convenience, our most popular fisher maps are available for purchase online, but we welcome your calls and emails if you have questions. The boundary waters is a popular destination for recreationalists pursuing camping, canoeing, and fishing as well as for those simply looking for natural scenery. Andersons canoe outfitters provides outfitting, canoe rentals and shuttle service. Permits are required yearround for all visitors to the boundary waters canoe area wilderness.
All boundary waters artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. We are dedicated to bringing you maps that aid as a planning. We also have maps available covering all of the bwcaw, quetico park and voyageurs national park. Boundary waters canoe area bwcaw bwca about the boundary. It is also one of the most accessible wilderness areas in the united states, and where wilderness inquiry began operating in the 1970s. People often ask what time of year is best for a boundary waters canoe trip. Moose track adventures is ely mns premier guide service and offers a variety of guided boundary waters canoes trips and guided quetico trips.
The boundary waters canoe area wilderness bwcaw is a unique area located in the northern third of the superior national forest in northeastern minnesota. Experience stillness, silence and solitude as you travel among the pines, birch and cedar. The boundary waters canoe area wilderness is americas premier canoe destination. Boundary waters canoe area wilderness map pack bundle national geographic trails illustrated map. Join our fiveday boundary waters trip to paddle the pristine lakes of this northern gem. These guided canoe trips are designed for the novice up to advanced paddlers and will be customized to satisfy the groups. Always have a good map and compass with you not just a gps as electronics. We are dedicated to bringing you maps that aid as a planning resource. If you enjoy a little physical exertion and the unique feeling of dipping your paddle into the water to propel your canoe, then minnesota canoeing just might be for you. Example screens of this map used in conjunction with the minnesota topo map. Campsites in the bwca a boundary waters canoe area bwca. Overnight permits are issued on a quota system which regulates how many groups can begin a trip at each entry point, each day. All visitors to canada who enter remotely, without crossing into canada at a border crossing station must be in possession of a remote border crossing permit rabc, the.
Shop for boundary waters art from the worlds greatest living artists. Various cross country skiing trails are also shown. The boundary waters bwca map illustrates where river point outfitting co. Fishing in canadian waters, camping, picnicking, and other uses are prohibited with the remote border crossing permit. Map for smart phone or touch screen plan your canoe trip make a reservation. On this map portages are also labeled with their length in feet not yards or rods, sorry along with access points and campsites.
N cwrp i t responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. What interested me more than the cost of the map was the different lake names. For more information, please contact the kawishiwi wilderness station in ely at 2183657561. Piragis northwoods company is located in northern mn on the edge of the boundary waters canoe area. Ely outfitters is located in reference to the ely area entry points into the boundary waters canoe area of northern minnesota. Boundary waters canoe area paddle adventure wilderness. For this reason were in the process of producing a number of downloadable files that we believe boundary waters visitors will find very useful, ranging from tripplan templates, to pdf map updates, to high resolution photoquality map tiles.
Waterproof and topographic maps by fisher and mckenzie will guide your route. Boundary waters map showing the boundary waters canoe area bwca entry points near ely, minnesota. These guided canoe trips are designed for the novice up to advanced paddlers. We have a number of excellent books available on subjects ranging from canoeing, camping and fishing, to information about our wildlife inhabitants of the boundary waters. The boundary waters, also called the queticosuperior country, is a region of wilderness. We also carry maps by national geographic, voyageur and chrismar. Canadian fishing licenses are also required for angling in. Interactive canoe maps bwca quetico maps anderson outfitters. Canadian fishing licenses are also required for angling in canadian waters. Ely minnesota outfitting, piragis northwoods company and the boundary waters catalog. Boundary waters east canoe area wilderness, superior national forest national geographic trails illustrated map 752. The boundary waters entry points map is a great tool to find the bwca entry point that is best for you. Boundary waters and quetico maps by mckenzie available for sale.
In addition, trips up the granite river system starting at magnetic lake entry point 57 are also shown in part on map 6. Summer is the favorite time for family and youth groups. Boundary waters canoe area bwca and quetico provincial park. This drawing is a compilation of records, information and data used for refer e nc pur osly. Bwca, bwcaw, boundary waters canoe area entry point. Navigation within the boundary waters should be done with quality maps such as true north, fisher, mckenzie, or voyaguer maps. Maps we hope our maps enhance every aspect of your boundary waters. Contact stu osthoff to find out if he can mark maps for your trip route. The boundary waters canoe area wilderness bwcaw or bwca, is a 1,090,000acre 4,400.
They concluded that only 5 out of 83 wilderness use and user characteristics investigated changed consistently. Campsite locations are updated annually on many maps. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Because the scale is smaller, it shows less detail than any of the other maps, and it is recommended to bring other maps to navigate.
Located along the canadian border, the boundary waters canoe area wilderness bwca is known for its expansive wilderness. Fisher maps offers secure online shopping for boundary waters map orders and quetico park map orders. Boundary waters, quetico, voyageurs national park, and a few other northern minnesota lakes. Boundary waters canoe trips guided canoe guides bwca. Only fisher maps are accurate enough to be used for finding portages, hiking trails and campsites in the superior national forest, bwca and quetico park. Boundary waters canoe area maps planning a canoe route. Bwca, boundary waters, canoe area, maps, quetico, campsites. Northern minnesotas boundary waters canoe area is truly canoe country. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. However, they are good for getting the big picture of a trip or as a backup map. Anyone who is interested in visiting boundary waters canoe area wilderness can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. The session cookie is required for authentication, preference tracking, and other necessary functions to fully engage with this website. Boundary waters canoe area wilderness campsites, portage trails, trailheads, and entry points. Boundary waters east canoe area wilderness, superior national forest national geographic trails illustrated map 752 national geographic maps trails illustrated on.
The maps are printed on both sides, thereby saving room for example, the entire boundary waters fits on two doublesided maps. Features lake and topographic map coverage for the boundary waters canoe area wilderness, located between ontario, canada, and minnesota on the canadau. With over a million acres of beautiful forest jam packed with thousands of pristine lakes, rivers and streams, planning a trip to the boundary waters of minnesota requires maps. While these studies did include sites from the west, the south, and the upper midwest of the united states, there was no alaska site available for a repeat study. The scale of the maps is generally too small to navigate with. Bwca entry point map provided for general information and location of entry points, not intended for navigational uses. Our quetico provincial park maps and boundary waters canoe area wilderness maps are well known among outdoor enthusiasts, not only because theyre exceptionally detailed, uptodate and easytoread, but because waterproof maps are an absolute necessity in the wilderness. The boundary waters map shows the boundary waters bwcaw and its relationship to canadas quetico provincial park.
Boundary waters map canoe trip route planning map ely mn. Maps are an important part of your trip into and around the boundary waters and quetico. Fisher bwcaw waterproof topographic maps boundary waters. If stu responds yes i can help, please fill out the complete trip questionnaire.
The boundary waters region is characterized by a vast network of waterways and bogs within a glaciallycarved landscape of precambrian bedrock covered in thin soils and boreal forests. Notably, the kekebabic trail starts at the east side of map 6 and extends across map 6. Boundary waters canoe area wilderness in minnesota. Boundary waters canoe area wilderness is in the reserves category for lake county in the state of minnesota.
Boundary waters canoe area wilderness topo map, lake. From independence day to labor day, the weather is usually warm, the water is comfortable for. Boundary waters canoe area wilderness is displayed on the ensign lake west usgs quad topo map. We continue to add campsites to this list as we visit them. Overnight permits are issued on a quota system which regulates how many groups can begin a. Shop for fisher waterproof and topographic bwcaw maps to guide your canoeing or hiking route. National geographic 752 boundary waters east and superior national forest trail map.
Please use this trip planning guide to get started. Extended coverage of quetico provincial park, plus coverage of superior national forest. Purchase the appropriate maps for your route from our online store stu will only mark maps for trip routes that he is familiar with. Boundary waters map with entry points the boundary waters bwca map illustrates where river point outfitting co. However, we suggest that you also use guidebooks and maps that can be found in bookstores, local libraries. If you are using a smart phone or touch screen, use pdf version. Maps of the superior national forest including the boundary waters canoe area in minnesota and quetico provincial park in canada. Boundary waters canoe area wilderness map pack bundle national geographic trails illustrated map national geographic maps trails illustrated on. The boundary waters, also called the queticosuperior country, is a region of wilderness straddling the canadaunited states border between ontario and minnesota, in the region just west of lake superior. Choose your favorite boundary waters designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. To provide for the protection of the boundary waters canoe area wilderness and interconnected. Contact drew or adam at 8002236565 to make your trip plans today or. Boundary waters canoe area maps worth having on hand before and during your wilderness excursion.
Map 1 designated waters north central wisconsin regional. Use these interactive canoe maps to plan your next bwcaw or quetico trip. A virtual entry point into the boundary waters canoe area wilderness bwcaw this site is dedicated to the sharing of information and experiences about the boundary waters canoe area and quetico park for canoe, camping, and outdoor enthusiasts. Boundary waters canoe trips guided guided boundary waters canoe trips are moose track adventures guide services forte. Boundary waters canoe area wilderness topo map, lake county. We also make every effort to help our customers pinpoint exactly which fisher map or maps theyll need, and we always strive to make the order and delivery process as seamless as possible. Interactive map of the boundary waters bwca and quetico provincial park with a route time and distance calculator. Boundary waters canoe area wilderness map pack bundle. It is essential that you purchase a set of highresolution maps for the areas you plan to visit.
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