Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Canoe Routes
| Route | Average Days | Notes |
| Seagull Lake Base Camp | 2+ | Sandy beaches, day trip options, great trip with kids |
| Long Island Base Camp | 2+ | Great campsites, easy portages, good beginner trip |
| Horseshoe Lake Base Camp | 2+ | Moose viewing opportunities, easy portages, good for kids |
| Red Rock Loop | 2-3 | Excellent fishing, few portages, great beginner loop |
| Granite River | 4 | Waterfalls, great for serious anglers |
| Saganaga Lake Only | 4 | Base camp trip, no portages, great campsites |
| Snipe Lake Loop | 1-4 | Beautiful scenery, small lakes |
| Seagull Lake to Saganaga Lake (Border Route) | 4-5 | Grand slam fishing, larger lakes, classic BWCA scenery |
| Tuscarora West Routes (Missing Link to Brant) | 4-7 | Great spring lake trout fishing, beautiful campsites |
| Cross Bay Lake to Poplar | 4-7 | Moose viewing opportunities, adaptable route |
| Frost River Loop | 4 | Rugged, remote, beautiful |
| Round Lake to Seagull Lake | 5-10 | Personal favorite |
Quetico Provincial Park Canoe Routes
| Route | Average Days | Notes |
| Saganagons Lakes to Boundary Point Base Camp | 4 | Great fishing base camp route |
| Wawiag River/Mack Lake Loop | 6-8 | Remote, rugged, challenging. Great fishing. |
| Falls Chain to Kawnipi Lake | 5-7 | Beautiful waterfalls, world-class walleye fishing |
| Man Chain | 7 | Beautiful campsites, moderate to challenging trip |
| Agnes Lake Loop | 9 – 14 | Long trip, stunning scenery, great fishing |
As you and your group decide on a canoe route, consider these questions:
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- How long is your trip?
- How many people are in your group?
- What are the ages and fitness levels of your group members?
- Have you been to the BWCA/Quetico before?
- How many hours a day do you plan to travel?
- How often are you willing to portage?
- Are you looking to base camp or travel every day?
- Do you want to fish? What species of fish are you looking for?
- Do you prefer larger lakes or smaller water?
- Are you looking for moose? waterfalls? pictographs?
Give us a call or shot us an email at any time with any canoe route questions you have. Give us a call at 218-388-2221 or 1-800-544-3843 and together we’ll create the perfect canoe trip route for your group.
