Canoeing · Minnesota
Canoeing in Minnesota
4 outfitters across Minnesota. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Named lakes and reservoirs
9,465
Rated 4.5+ on Google
4 of 4
Cities
3
Most in Ely (2)
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 4 outfitters listed in Minnesota.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Canoe Country Outfitters | Ely | 4.9223 Google reviews |
| North Country Canoe Outfitters | Ely | 4.994 Google reviews |
| Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rental | Taylors Falls | 4.8756 Google reviews |
| Cannon Falls Canoe and Bike Rental | Cannon Falls | 4.8641 Google reviews |
Operators
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Lakes
Lakes to canoe in Minnesota
- Named lakes in Minnesota
- 8,783
- Reservoirs
- 682
Largest by area
- Mille Lacs Lake128,167 acres
- Leech Lake103,350 acres
- Cass Lake20,696 acres
- Gull Lake9,903 acres
- Pelican Lake8,422 acres
Source: USGS Geographic Names Information System.
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