Whether you're just starting out or have been canoeing for years, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) makes the perfect escape. Located along the Minnesota-Canadian border, the BWCA is the only designated canoe wilderness area in northern America, with millions of acres of lakes and streams, interconnected by portages.

Boundary Waters canoe outfitters offer all the equipment and advice you need to make your Minnesota wilderness experience comfortable, safe, and rewarding.

In season, many of these same suppliers are deer hunting outfitters. In addition, camping outfitters serve rivers throughout Minnesota, including six designated wild and scenic routes.

In the winter, outfitters arrange guided trips deep into the northern wilderness by dog sled, cross-country ski and snowshoe.