Boundary Waters (BWCA) Winter Adventures and Lodging

Winter in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) offers a variety of activities that let visitors embrace the snowy landscape and crisp northern air. Adventurers can trek across frozen lakes on snowshoes, dogsled, or explore the quiet forest trails on cross-country skis. Ice fishing is a popular winter pastime here, allowing anglers to try their luck for lake trout and walleye on frozen lakes. For those seeking an extended stay, winter lodging and winter camping present visitors with dark skies and Northern Lights. Nearby lodges also offer guided trips, where visitors can enjoy day-long snowshoe hikes or cozy up in a warm cabin after a day out in the winter wilderness.