The Heart of the Continent
Voyageurs National Park lies within the heart of the North American Continent. Here you can see and touch rocks half as old as the world, experience the life of a voyageur, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a boreal forest, view the dark skies, or ply the interconnected water routes.
So leave your car behind and set out on the water highways of the North Woods.
Features
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A Story in the Rocks
Every story has a begining. Voyageurs' story begins in the rocks.
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Travelers of the North Woods
The waters provided the highway; the fur-bearing animals provided the goods; the North Woods provided the materials; the voyageurs provided the skill.
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Scenic Wonders
Voyageurs National Park lies in the Southern tip of the Northern Boreal Forest. The mix of hardwood and conifers create the inspiring scenic views.
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Watchable Wildlife
The Boreal Forest brings with it not only a diversity of tree and plant species but also a unique array of wildlife.
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Family Activites
No matter what age, there is something for everyone. Become a junior ranger, a night sky explorer and more.
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Wandering Waterway
Flowing west and north to Lake of the Woods, Lake Winnipeg, and into Hudson Bay, this glacial-scoured basin became a long-distance travel corridor.
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Did You Know?
Voyageurs National Park experienced a large, lightning-ignited fire on the Kabetogama Peninsula in 2004. This young eagle survived the fire and returned to its former nesting tree in time for park researchers to take this photo!