Events and Parades

Come celebrate the 100th birthday of Superior National Forest and Quetico Provincial Park and follow the paddlers of the 24-foot Voyageur Canoe on their 350-mile journey.

July 1

Canada Day Ceremonies at Atikokan, Ontario, Canada

Voyageur Baptism and Canoe Launch (noon – 2pm)

July 4

Fourth of July Parade, International Falls, MN, USA (1pm)

Followed by stops at Ash River (3pm) and Kabetogama Visitor Center (4pm)

July 5

Rendezvous at Voyagaire Lodge, Crane Lake, MN, USA

Games, crafts, presentations, Voyageur canoe rides, fish fry (4:30-8:30pm)

July 9

Fall Lk Campground, Superior National Forest, Ely, MN, USA

Voyageur canoe rides, games, crafts, interpretive presentations (3-8pm)

July 13

Historic Chik-Wauk Lodge, Gunflint Trail, MN, USA (11am-2pm)

Presentations, Book Signings, Slide Show, Children’s Activities

Canoe Rides and a Shore Lunch benefit

July 13

North House Folk School/City Campground,Grand Marais, MN

Voyageur canoe rides (4-5pm) and campfire stories (7-8pm)

July 14

Grand Portage Monument

Welcome paddlers (6pm) and special dinner with period foods (7-8pm)

July 17 and 18

Fort Williams Historic Park/Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Rendezvous and Dragon Boat Festival