Wilderness Canoe Trip
Five days in the untamed Minnesota-Canadian Boundary Waters
Details:
Every year, we take a group of participants to experience this amazing unplugged wilderness for themselves. Interested in heading out on this awesome adventure with us? Canoeing, backpacking, hiking and more … what could be better?
When: July 8th through July 15th, 2024
Where: BWCAW
Participants: Individuals, Families, or Groups. Up to 8 participants (9 total with guides) for each team.
Average Cost: appx. $675 per participant
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Leave AFSC/Wisconsin
Day 2: Wisconsin/Gunflint Trail Minnesota
Day 3: Wilderness Entry/Locate Base Camp
Day 4: Fishing/Exploring/Relaxing Day
Day 5: Fishing/Day Trip Loop
Day 6: Break Base Camp/ Locate Second Campsite
Day 7: Break Second Campsite/ Return to Civilization
Day 8: Return to AFSC/Unload Vehicle and Sleep
Expedition Highlights
Explore the untamed wilds of the Boundary Waters!
Paddle through the massive Saganaga Lake— this is the land of of the sky-blue water.
Observe moose, bald eagles and even black bear! Listen to the to the peaceful laugh of the loon as you fall asleep at night.
Grit your teeth in rough water and glide across glass-smooth lakes. The weather sets the pace of our travels.
Learn about the Ice Age and the Genesis Flood. What roles did these events play in shaping this beautiful landscape?
Prepare for wild excitement, this is a great opportunity for some serious game fishing!
Marvel like the psalmist on starlit nights. Here you will see so many million points of light— it will take your breath away
Your Wilderness Guides
Bill Sanderson, the Museum founder, grew up taking summer vacations to and working in the Boundary Waters. His many years of experience and love for the North Woods have equipped him as a seasoned guide and outfitter for our wilderness expeditions during the many of our trips.
Dick Sanderson (Bill’s cousin) has been canoeing in the Boundary Waters since he and Bill were teenagers. Dick was a great addition to the canoe trip teams. Dick is strong and adventuresome and keeps everyone in good spirits.
For over 300 years canoes have been the means of transportation in the vast wilderness known as Quetico-Superior Park, a region composed of numerous interlocking lakes on the borders of Northern Minnesota and Southern Canada. Centuries ago, Indians traveled these endless water ways in Birch-bark canoes. The canoe became a freighter to carry furs and supplies for the happy voyagers who were experts at running the highways of streams, lakes, and rivers. Today, many adventurers still paddle these vast lakes now known by a different name, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). We like to call it the North Woods!
Our founder, and long-time wilderness canoe trip guide, Bill Sanderson, has written a book detailing his adventures in the Minnesota-Canadian Boundary Waters called Getting the Wi\lderness in You. The book features a detailed sketch of Rolf Skrien and memories from Bill's own adventures in the Boundary Waters.
Order a copy online or stop by our Gift Shop to buy one in-person