Anyone know if/when Quetico permits will be available online? Thank you

Answer found, the site wasn't current when I tried in the wee hours of the morning. Reservation complete. Time to de-barb and sharpen my hooks.

Short days and long winter brings out the maps.

I, too, am planning my Q trip. I can reserve a permit up to five months in advance and am going into Nym Lake in early June.

Tom

Does anyone know when it opens up for booking a permit on a daily basis? Is it exactly 5 months on the date? What time does the booking possibility become available?

Ryan

Five months to the date beginning at 6:00 am CST. (Except on December 26th when they began accepting reservations at about 6:45 am.) I was able to procure a permit for Quetico through Beaverhouse on May 26. Hoping for a two week opportunity. Group solo. Multiple solo boats, each autonomous except we share a campsite. Pulled out the maps last night and am exploring in dreamland.

Which entry point are you going into to access Canada? Are you using an outfitter? My outfitter said that Quetico was still shut tight, but that may be for those of using an outfitter/boat entry going in on the Western entry points. Please advise.
golds009

I'm assuming that you'll have to go through customs prior to entering the park, unless they have reinstated the RABC program?????

Matt

mpswid0: "I'm assuming that you'll have to go through customs prior to entering the park, unless they have reinstated the RABC program?????


Matt"

That's my understanding. As of now the only way to do it is to enter Canada first (though an open customs office) and then proceed.

For example, coming from the west one could drive to International Falls, cross over to Fort Frances, go though Canada Customs (CBSA), then head to one of the Ranger Stations you can access via ON-11, such as Beaverhouse, to pick up your permit, and then proceed accordingly.

It's not clear at this point if the Canada Customs at Sand Point will be open this summer. If not, and if the RABC program doesn't open, Quetico entry via a tow from Crane Lake won't be an option.

If the RABC program is reinstated then access via LCC (presumably via a tow from Crane Lake), Prairie Portage, or Cache Bay would be possible.

Thank you!