Quetico Provincial Park (Ontario, Canada) Information
About the Quetico Provincial Park Travel Permits Reservation and Camping Fees Entry Points & Ranger Stations Rules and Regulations Canadian Customs Canadian Fishing Licenses
Entry Points & Ranger Stations
Quetico Provincial Park
Ranger Stations, Entry Points, and Daily Quotas*
| Ranger Station | Entry Point | Daily Quota |
| Prairie Portage | 51. Basswood River 52. Sarah Lake 53. Kahshahpiwi 61. Agnes Lake 62. Carp Lake |
2 2 2 7 2 |
| Cache Bay | 71. Knife Lake 72. Man Chain Lakes 73. Falls Chain Lakes |
2 2 3 |
| Lac La Croix | 42. Maligne River 43. McAree Lake 44. Bottle River |
2 2 1 |
| Atikokan | 21. Batchewaung Lake (Nym) 23. Mack Lake |
2 2 |
| Beaverhouse Lake | 31. Cirrus Lake 32. Quetico Lake |
1 3 |
*Daily Quota = Number of groups (max. 9 people per group) per day
Quetico Park Rules & Regulations
Here are some of the most noteworthy rules to be aware of if you are considering going into the Quetico:
- • There are no officially designated campsites in Quetico, but there are plenty of historically established sites for you to use, and we'll mark them on your maps.
- • Unlike the BWCAW, there are no fire grates at the campsites. You will need to pack-in a fire grate if you plan on cooking over a campfire.
- • Also unlike the BWCAW, there are no wilderness box latrines at Quetico campsites. Exercise care in dealing with this very important subject. We'll have more information for you on this subject and others prior to your Quetico canoe trip.
- • Practice NO TRACE camping methods.
- • NO METAL CANS or GLASS BOTTLES are allowed.
- • Permits are valid only for the date and entry point specified and can only be picked up by the party leader or alternate listed on the permit reservation.
- • Firearms, fireworks, and irritant sprays are prohibited in Quetico Park.
- • Live and dead bait is not allowed.
- • Only barbless fishhooks, or barbed hooks with the barbs pinched closed, may be used for fishing in Canada.
- • Pets being brought into Canada must have current shots and a health certificate from their veterinarian.
- • The use of a portable camp stove is highly recommended at all times and is mandatory in a restricted fire zone, when open fires are not permitted.
Canadian Customs Clearance
The CANPASS RABC (Remote Area Border Crossing) program facilitates the customs clearance process for individuals wishing to cross the border into Canada in remote areas. Please note that the turn around time for mailed-in CANPASS RABC permit applications is at least three to four weeks; however, we recommend you allow at least 5-6 weeks. The cost is $30 in Canadian funds per person, or per couple (with or without minor children), payable by Visa or MasterCard.
For information about and the application form for a Remote Area Border Crossing, permit click here.
Mail your completed application and photocopies of supporting documents to the following address:
Canada Border Services Agency
201 North May Street
Thunder Bay ON P7C 3P4
Telephone: 807-624-2162
Toll Free: 1-877-854-RABC
• You must fully complete and sign the application.
• You must ensure that you have provided your credit card information.
• You must submit photocopies of all of the required identification.
• will receive a mailed response, unless an interview is deemed necessary.
PASSPORTS: U.S. Customs requires each person returning to the U.S. from Canada to have a valid passport* upon check-in at the Ely office of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The station is open 8:30am – 4:30pm seven days a week from May – September.
*Passports are highly recommended for re-entry to the United States. (Although other forms of identification may be acceptable, a passport is the fastest and easiest method. Visit U.S. Customs and Border Protection for more information.)
Canadian Fishing License Information
Click here for information and instructions to obtain a Canadian fishing license.
About the Quetico Provincial Park Travel Permits Reservation and Camping Fees Entry Points & Ranger Stations Rules and Regulations Canadian Customs Canadian Fishing Licenses