A canoe trip with North Country is more than just having some camping stuff stacked in the corner when you arrive.  We do our best to make sure every "i" is dotted, and every "t" is crossed.  But for us to do a great job for you, we have to have your timely input.  It is best to designate one person to head the party ... all correspondence should be handled by that one person.

Now, let's get started:
 

• FIRST: If your party leader does not have a copy of our current Rate & Information booklet, give us a phone call at 800-552-5581, and we'll get one on its way.
  (Or you may request one on-line by clicking here.)
   

• Figure out your exact dates.  To secure your entry permit, we will need to know what date you actually want to start paddling.  Almost all groups spend the night before their trip here at our base.  If this is your plan, we need to block rooms for your party.  If at a later time you need to change your dates, your deposits are still good, but we will need to secure a new permit from those available at that time.
   

• How many will be in your party?  If you have a few people that you are not sure of, book only for those that are firm.  Most of the time we can add more people later.  A non-refundable deposit will be charged at the time you make your reservation.
   

• What do you want to do?  Have a good feel from your party members on the following:

1. Canoeing ability
2. Camping ability
3. Travel every day vs base camp vs a few layover days
4. Importance of solitude (and to what degree are you willing to seek it)
5. Importance of fishing; what species are preferred
6. Preference for BWCA or Quetico Park, or does it make any difference

• What are we doing for you outfitting-wise?

1. Complete Silver, Silver +, or Gold  Package
2. Complete Fly-in Package
3. Youth Group Package
4. Partial Outfitting  (what items will you be needing)

• The North Country Canoe Outfitters deposits are as follows:
  May be paid by credit card number or a check received within seven calendar days.
   
  • Complete Outfitting Packages: $100 / person
  • Youth Group Packages: $50 / person
  • Partial (a la carte) Outfitting: $50 / person
    
    Plus:
  • All parties have a one-time $10 group reservation fee
    regardless of how many total people will be involved.

• The governmental entry permit reservation fees / deposits are as follows:
  MUST be paid by credit card number (which we forward on to their reservation office)
   
  • For camping any portion of the trip in the Boundary Waters:
    Each group permit (1 to 9 people) requires a: US$12 Reservation Fee and
    two adult camping fee deposits of US$10 each.
    TOTAL FEES ARE US$32 / GROUP PERMIT billed directly by "Reserve America"
    
     
  • For camping any portion of the trip in Quetico Park:
    Each group permit (1 to 9 people) requires a: CN$12 Reservation Fee and
    a camping fee deposit of CN$100.
    TOTAL FEES ARE CN$112 / GROUP PERMIT billed directly by "Parks Ontario"
     
  • If multiple permits are required, there will be multiple charges
     

• For parties paddling into Canada's Quetico Park, and  ARE NOT flying-in:
  
  AFTER you receive your confirmation from Quetico Park, each adult (exclusive of spouses) will need to apply to Immigration Canada for a CANPAS: Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) permit.  The charge is CN$30.  The form is available here in  PDF  format.
   

• Any minors traveling without their parents or guardians?
  
  Please have parents / guardians review the risk information on this website or in the Rates and Information booklet.  Minors MUST present a signed North Country Canoe Outfitters Risk Acknowledgement / Liability Release Agreement.  PDF format copies are also available here:
  • Risk Information    PDF
  • Youth Agreement  PDF
  • Adult Agreement   PDF