BWCA / Quetico Trip Planning Basics

Williams and Hall Make Planning for the Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Easy!

Our Four Step BWCA trip planning process to a fun, safe and successful trip has kept hundreds of our customers coming back. We have been planning Canoe Country trips for a long time and know how to do it right. Here are the key BWCA trip planning basics.

STEP 1 – PICK A DATE and Make A Reservation

Make a reservation with Williams and Hall. Blayne, Charlene and Dave are always ready to answer your call or email. We will discuss with you some key questions:

• How many days do you want to be in the woods? Most groups will go for 5 to 7 days.

• What kind of trip do we want, i.e. do we want to move camps each day; or do we want to have a more restful trip and stay at one or two campsites and explore from there?

• Is fishing a big part of the trip?

STEP 2 – GET YOUR PERMITS

Based on your response to these questions, we will help you select the appropriate wilderness entry permit. Remember that all access to the BWCA and Quetico requires a permit.

STEP 3 – EQUIPMENT, ROUTES, AND NECESSITIES

We will help you with all the other details. Our location, equipment and lodging and dining facilities make it easy to pull off. We advise you on possible routes, great campsites and give you fishing tips. We also help you with food selection. We even advise you on what to pack for the trip.

STEP 4 – HAVE FUN!

This is the easy one! Now you just need to get here and don’t forget about the extras you want to bring like cameras, journals and fishing equipment!