Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Voyageurs to BWCA to Isle Royale
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YardstickAngler |
I’m not as familiar with Voyageurs or Isle Royale, but the BWCA (and its Canadian neighbor Quetico) offers enough exploration for a lifetime of memories. It’s not a place one can just “do” once and say “I saw all there was to see there.” Though coming just once is way better than never! |
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Pacers31Colts18 |
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lundojam |
What kind of trip are you thinking of? Each place offers a wide range of experiences. If you want to do all three, here's what I would recommend: 1. Three days, two nights in VNP on a houseboat. houseboat 2. Three days, two nights in the BWCA on the Gunflint side. paddle While you are in the neighborhood, get a grilled cheese and a chocolate shake at Trail Center. Kids will love it. 3. One night, two days on Isle Royal. Book the ferry. Do day hikes. royale Stop in Grand Marais and get a donut at World's Best Donuts. That is a lot, a big trip for sure. I'd be surprised, frankly, if anybody on the board has ever done all three in one shot. You could totally do it, though. the ferry trip is a big part of any Isle royale adventure, but you could save a bunch of time here: air to Isle royale Good luck! |
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OHPaddler |
Regarding the BWCA - I'd find a good outfitter in or around Ely. There are several. Share your travel dates, group composition and level of experience with backcountry travel. They should be able to help you to identify and reserve an open permit, help you plan a route (likely an short, but beautiful, out and back) and outfit you with almost everything you need. |
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Subsistencer |
Could reach Voyagers and BWCA from Crane Lake. |
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sedges |
You might enjoy 7-10 days in just one of those places and settle in and skip the fast-paced transitions. At least narrow it to two places. A 4 day canoe trip in the BWCA off the Gunflint Trail and 4 days backpacking on Isle Royale with a day in between in Grand Marais. |
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ISRO |
Having spent considerable time on IR and in the BW these are two different levels of trips as far as distance and routes you choose. Age of kids and fitness level of the group would determine how far you can go in a set amount of time especially on IR. I would start on IR when you are the most rested then the BW will seem like a cake walk when you get there and wind down on a nice looped canoe trip. JMHO |
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Pacers31Colts18 |
I'm knee deep in research, but want to reach out to the experts here for help. I'm planning a trip in September to Voyaguers, BWCA, and Isle Royale. 7-10 day trip, 2 adults + 2 kids. Looking to start our journey at Voyageurs for 3-4 days, then head to BWCA for 2-3 days, and then finishing up at Isle Royale. I'm finding the whole process to be very confusing. Looking at camping at Voyaguers, renting a pontoon, and then getting canoes out and about the back waters. My confusion lies on what makes the most sense to then get to BWCA. Has anyone done this sort of trip before (I'm sure i'm not the only one), that can help me plan this out? Any recomendations? |
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woodsandwater |
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