Family Canoe Trips

AC trip itineraries have time set aside for learning skills, bible study and enjoying time in God’s creation. Most trips start with one night at camp and then 3-4 nights out in the BWCAW. However, we want to work with you to meet the needs of your group so let us know if you want to make adjustments. 

Arrival to AC

Groups arrive at camp in the afternoon and are met by their trail guide. The group goes through orientation including an overview of canoeing skills, packing gear, and learning Leave No Trace wilderness ethics. After dinner there is time for more group bonding and preparing before bed.

Depart for the Trail 

The next morning, after breakfast, groups get dropped off at their BWCAW entry point to begin their journey.

On Trail

On a normal day on trail groups will cover 6-12 miles, cross multiple lakes and portages and prepare meals over the fire before curling up in their tent to go to bed. Throughout the day there will be opportunities to encounter challenges, practice stewardship of God’s creation and learn wilderness skills. Canoe groups work as a team to lift canoes, carry packs, set up tents, collect firewood, cook food, wash dishes and accomplish other activities needed to live outdoors. Each day your trail guide will lead devotions and quiet time will be set aside for Bible reading and journaling.

Back At Camp

At the end of a trip, groups will be picked up and return  to camp. Groups will clean up equipment, take a sauna, and eat a celebratory meal before heading home.

4-Night Package (5 days)

o    Day 1: Arrival at AC at 2:00pm – Canoe Orientation, Packing, Dinner, Devotions

o    Day 2: Breakfast, Departure for canoe trip, BWCAW

o    Day 3: BWCAW

o    Day 4: BWCAW

o    Day 5: Morning pickup from BWCAW, equipment check-in, sauna, celebration meal. 

Depart around 1:00 pm

5-Night Package (6 days)

o    Day 1: Arrival at AC at 2:00pm – Canoe Orientation, Packing, Dinner, Devotions

o    Day 2: Breakfast, Departure for canoe trip, BWCAW

o    Day 3: BWCAW

o    Day 4: BWCAW

o    Day 5: BWCAW

o    Day 6:Morning pickup from BWCAW, equipment check-in, sauna, celebration banquet meal. 

Depart around 1:00pm

The first night of your trip will be spent at AC’s property to get a good night’s sleep before you head out on trail the next morning. For the rest of your trip, you will sleep at BWCAW campsites in a netted shelter.

BWCAW Campsite

Our shelters have a tarp roof, bug net walls, and plastic floors. Mainly suspended by ropes, these shelters are highly adjustable to accommodate wind and rain.

Portage Haus

The newest building at Adventurous Christians is the Portage Haus. It sleeps up to 40, is a year-round cabin, and has a large common meeting space. It is heated by an outdoor wood boiler for in-floor heat.

Request information

If you are interested in booking a trip with Adventurous Christians, please contact Lina.

Lina Swanson
Guest Service Director
Adventurous Christians
218-388-2286
Email Lina

things to think about before you call

1. Tell us about your family We want to get to know you!
2. What dates are you interested in?
3. About how many people will be attending?
4. Are there any special needs in your group that we should know about? (Special diets, physical needs, etc.)