I remember checking this about twenty years ago in Quetico. If I recall correctly, there was a nominal fee of about $25.

What I didn't check is what happens if you're an American who gets evacuated by air. Does that make a diff?

And on a somewhat related note, if you're an American who gets air-evacuated from Quetico, you're going to a Canadian medical facility. Does everyone ensure they have travel-medical insurance before their Quetico trip?

Medical travel insurance (emergency/catastrophic) including MediVac can be obtained through AAA. Last time I bought a policy, it was around $100 for a 10-day coverage that included up to $500k medical. I’m sure there are other carriers in this field…

AdamX

I just got my renewal of the SAR 50 Search and rescue plan. The SAR 50 plan was $29.95 for one year. I got this insurance because of the exact questions you asked. If I would need to be evaluated out on a plane or chopper, the last thing I need to worry about is who’s paying for the rescue. Just like any insurance it is a piece of mind.

When I got evacuated by air (May 2001), three of us split the bill and it was less than $100 each. But the plane, pilot, and ranger were in the area anyway so maybe we got a deal for the pick-up and rescue. This included a flight back to the Cache Bay Ranger Station and, after several hours of recovery, a flight back to our outfitter on Seagull Lake.

Bobbers number one and two have never told their wives...

I googled "canada provincial park emergency rescue cost" and many articles and links said there was no charge for emergency search and rescue in Canada, for Canadians or US citizens.

But don't forget your passport or real id dl incase you are evacuated to Canada. My original Medicare plan F covers emergency care in Canada, but that is worth checking your policy. I think an evac from Quetico PP will end in Canada.

bobbernumber3: "When I got evacuated by air (May 2001), three of us split the bill and it was less than $100 each. But the plane, pilot, and ranger were in the area anyway so maybe we got a deal for the pick-up and rescue. This included a flight back to the Cache Bay Ranger Station and, after several hours of recovery, a flight back to our outfitter on Seagull Lake.

Bobbers number one and two have never told their wives..."

Ok, you brought it up, now tell us more…

Savage Voyageur: "Ok, you brought it up, now tell us more…"

It's an old story that I've shared several times here. My wife says to quit repeating old stories, so here is the condensed version...

Three of us sank two lashed canoes between Cache Bay and Hook Island, May 23, 2001. We were in the water almost an hour. We were rescued by a float plane pilot and ranger who were just coming out of Cache Bay headed to Prairie Portage. The wind was such that he banked east, looked down, and saw us.

I was unconscious and they man-handled me into the plane with bobber2 and took us to Cache Bay. Hours later, I revived in Janice's bed with BN2... not sure if I was dead or alive.

There are a dozen side stories and experiences that go with this day, the strangest day of my life. The cost of the rescue was minor, the benefits major.

Long version from Duluth News-Tribune