All visitors intending to arrive at Isle Royale from Canada should contact the Grand Portage Customs and Border Patrol at (218) 475-2244 shortly before their intended trip for updates on current requirements.
Is there a ferry from Canada to Isle Royale?
There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Isle Royale National Park. However, you can take the bus to Waterfront Terminal, take the drive to Grand Portage, take the ferry to Windigo, then take the travel to Isle Royale National Park.
What is the best way to get to Isle Royale?
As a collection of islands, Isle Royale can only be accessed by crossing Lake Superior via a boat or seaplane. Most visitors to the park utilize ferry or seaplane services from Michigan or Minnesota. Private boaters and private seaplanes travel from around Lake Superior and beyond.
Where do you fly into for Isle Royale National Park?
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is the closest major airport to Isle Royale National Park and located in Minneapolis, MN.
Where do you catch the ferry to Isle Royale?
Ferry: Isle Royale Queen IV serviced by the Isle Royale Line located at 14 Waterfront Landing, Copper Harbor, Michigan 49918.
Is there an ice bridge to Isle Royale?
When cold temperatures freeze up part of Lake Superior, they create ice bridges that impact the environment at Isle Royale National Park. Even in the frigid temperatures, the folks at Isle Royale National Park are hard at work, researching the island that sits 56 miles off the coast of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Is Isle Royale worth it?
Isle Royale National Park is beautiful and wondrous – but only attracts just more than 18,000 people per year. Isle Royale National Park is one of the most beautiful and wondrous places in the United States, let alone the state of Michigan. Now if only people would actually go experience it. Truth is, many don’t.
How long is ferry ride to Isle Royale?
three hours
The Isle Royale Queen IV departs Copper Harbor, Michigan at 8:00 am EDT and takes a little over three hours to arrive at Rock Harbor.
How many days do you need on Isle Royale?
The least visited of the United States’ national parks, this remote paradise is only accessible by boat or seaplane. But those who make the journey find themselves coming back again…and again. In fact, Isle Royale visitors typically stay there 3.5 days, while the average visit to a national park is about 4 hours.
How much does it cost to get to Isle Royale?
Entrance Fee Basics
The park charges a $7 per person daily entrance fee to enter or remain within the park per calendar day. This includes the day you arrive and the day you depart the park.
How long is seaplane to Isle Royale?
about 35-45 minutes
The Cessna 206 seats four to five passengers depending on weight and with a cruise speed of 125 mph, it gets you to Isle Royale typically in about 35-45 minutes depending on location on the island.
Can you stay overnight on Isle Royale?
The Rock Harbor Lodge complex, located on the northeast end of Isle Royale National Park, is the only full-service lodging facility on the island. Facilities and services in Rock Harbor and Windigo are available seasonally (typically June-September).
Is Isle Royale Canadian or American?
Isle Royale National Park is an American national park consisting of Isle Royale – known as Minong to the native Ojibwe – along with more than 400 small adjacent islands and the surrounding waters of Lake Superior, in the state of Michigan.
How much does it cost to ferry to Isle Royale?
The one way cost for an adult is between $53 and $63 per person (depending on whether it is the busy season). Reservations are available by email, fax, mail or over the telephone. Parking at the facility in Houghton is available for free with this option.
Can you go to Isle Royale just for the day?
Is it possible to see the park in one day? It is possible to visit Isle Royale for a day trip using the Seahunter III from Grand Portage, Minnesota, the Isle Royale Queen IV from Copper Harbor, Michigan, or the Isle Royale Seaplanes service from Hancock, Michigan or Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Why is Isle Royale closed in winter?
The island is closed from November 1 through April 15 due to extreme winter weather conditions and for the safety and protection of visitors. This closure extends 4.5 miles out into Lake Superior from the island. The park headquarters during the winter is in Houghton, Michigan.
Can you carry a gun on Isle Royale?
Firearms and other weapons
As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws to legally possess firearms in this park.
Are there still wolves on Isle Royale?
Climate Change. Wolves originally migrated to the island by walking across an ice bridge that formed between the island and the mainland across Lake Superior. Wolves have migrated to and from the island via ice bridge since their island arrival.
Are there bears on Isle Royale?
Oh, one more thing: Isle Royale has no bears. The preferred pronunciation of the island’s name, by the way, is “ROY-al.”
Why is Isle Royale the least-visited?
One of the reasons Isle Royale National Park is one of the least-visited national parks in the U.S. is its extremely remote location. There are three ways to get to the park: ferry, seaplane or private charter boat.
Will I see a moose on Isle Royale?
Isle Royale moose can be found throughout the island. In the summer, it is common to see them feeding in inland lakes and beaver ponds.