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MINNESOTA'S NORTH: VOYAGEURS WATERS TO SUPERIOR SHORES

Canoe routes tracing voyageur history, wolves howling beneath auroras, Superior waves pounding ancient basalt. Wild Minnesota.

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📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Glide by canoe through Voyageurs, a lake labyrinth where French-Canadian voyageurs once portaged their bundles, while wilderness watches under auroras. Then follow Lake Superior's north shore, waterfalls and cliffs, and find this intact canoe country where adventure stays simple, pure and accessible.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
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Duluth

aerial lift bridge welcomes north shore pilgrims

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Canal Park and Lakewalk introduction; maritime museum and evening lighthouse views.
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Distance: 2631.1 km
Travel time: 10h
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Ely

boundary waters canoe country outfitters gather here

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Drive the Iron Range route via Two Harbors and Bear Head Lake; Boundary Waters visitor center stop.
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Distance: 2599.8 km
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Ely

boundary waters canoe country outfitters gather here

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Voyageurs National Park — Rainy Lake boat tour and Kabetogama Peninsula overlooks.
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Distance: 2631.1 km
Travel time: 10h
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International Falls

voyageurs gateway straddles canadian border waters

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Echo Trail scenic drive and Kawishiwi Falls short hike.
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Distance: 2599.8 km
Travel time: 10h
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Duluth

aerial lift bridge welcomes north shore pilgrims

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Return south via North Shore; Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock Lighthouse stops.
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Departure buffer; optional Great Lakes Aquarium visit.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-May): Perfect weather across most regions (15-25°C) with blooming landscapes, moderate crowds, and excellent conditions for national parks and cities. Ideal for diverse activities nationwide.

Autumn (September-October): Excellent temperatures with spectacular fall foliage, harvest festivals, and comfortable weather. Perfect for outdoor activities, cultural events, fewer crowds than summer.

Summer (June-August): Peak season with warmest weather but highest crowds and prices. Excellent for northern regions, challenging in southwestern deserts, perfect for beaches and national parks.

Winter (December-February): Variable conditions from tropical Florida to snowy Colorado. Perfect for skiing, southern destinations, indoor attractions, lowest prices outside holiday periods.

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