Voyagaire Lodge

Voyagaire Lodge is located of the southernmost entrance to Voyageurs National Park on Crane Lake.

Voyageurs National Park encompasses 60 miles of waterways weaving in northeastern Minnesota. Endless photo opportunities offer you a chance at capturing deer, moose, eagles, loons and other wildlife on film. Anchor and marvel at the Native American art etched into the granite walls of the Namakan Narrows along the way. Explore the remote islands and inlets of the park or relax at the famous Kettle Falls Hotel, an 80-year old trading post located near the falls between Namakan and Rainy lakes.

Water dominates the landscape of Voyageurs National Park; within its boundaries, more than 30 lakes fill glacier-carved rock basins. Four large lakes - Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan and Sand Point - cover almost 40 percent of the 218,054 acres of Voyageurs, making it one of the few water-dominated parks in the National Park Service system and the only park unit draining northward to Hudson Baglacier-carved rock basins. Four large lakes - Rainy, Kabetogama, Namakan and Sand Point - cover almost 40 percent of the 218,054 acres of Voyageurs, making it one of the few water-dominated parks in the National Park Service system and the only park unit draining northward to Hudson Bay. Hundreds of rocky islands and a myriad of coves and bays are scattered.

The park lies in the southern part of the Canadian Shield, representing some of the oldest exposed rock formations in the world. This bedrock has been shaped and carved by at least four periods of glaciation. In the years since the last period of glaciation, a thin layer of soil has been created which supports the boreal forest ecosystem, the "North Woods," of Voyageurs National Park. Voyageurs is a land rich in human history. The park's waterways were an important stretch of the "voyageurs' highway" from the Great Lakes into the interior of the western United States and Canada. Voyageurs National Park was named for the French-Canadian canoe men who traveled these waters in their birch-bark canoes. The days of the voyageurs are long gone, but the waters they traveled remain and continue to influence and be influenced by humans. It is these waters and the accompanying scenery, geology and rich cultural and natural resources that give Voyageurs its national significance, significance that grants its protection for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

IGPS tournaments utilize a 54’ SunSeeker houseboat which features a hot tub, an alternate control bridge, roof sun deck, penthouse sleeper, stern deck, swim platform, private stateroom, washroom, changing room with vanity, wet bar, refrigerator and freezer, dinnette seating for 10, two convertible custom built couches, kitchen with four-burner range/oven, sink and microwave, and a gas barbecue on the bow deck. It also includes double beds, monitored VHF radio, AM/FM cassette stereo, TV, VCR, plenty of storage space, sliding glass doors, forced-air furnace, wardrobe closet, privacy curtains, power generator and air conditioning.

The historic Kettle Falls Hotel offers lodging within the park. Often called the "Jewel in the Wilderness," Kettle Falls is accessible by boat, float plane, and snowmobile. It is a concession-operated complex that includes a dining room, bar and rooms in the historic 1912 motel and modern housekeeping villas. Kettle Falls offers a portage between Rainy Lake and Namakan Lake; gasoline can also be purchased.

Located on beautiful Lake Kabetogama, the resort is situated at the end of the road on a secluded point at the west end of the lake, overlooking Tom Cod Bay. Lake Kabetogama is known for its walleye, northern pike, and other species of fish. Covering 24,800 acres, Kabetogama is joined by two more lakes each equal in size. Sandy Point Lodge has twelve acres of park-like setting for you to stretch out on. Activities such as volleyball, basketball and our sandy beach area allow a variety of fun for everyone. Surrounded by water on three sides, cabins are widely spaced along one half mile of shoreline, each with a lovely view of the lake. We offer first-class accommodations and modern conveniences while enjoying the peace and beauty of the north woods. We also have comfortable lodge rooms with daily maid service.

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