:''see also
International waters, and
Territorial waters''
The 'Boundary Waters' is a region of
wilderness and semi-wilderness
lakes,
rivers, and
forests straddling the border between
Minnesota (
USA) and
Ontario (
Canada), west of
Lake Superior. ''The Boundary Waters'' is often used within the U.S. to refer to the
wilderness area protecting its southern extent, the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This region is part of the
Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota, and in Canada it includes
La Verendrye and
Quetico Provincial Parks in Ontario.
Voyageurs National Park (USA) may also be considered part of the Boundary Waters.
The Boundary Waters region is characterized by a vast network of waterways and
bogs within a
glacially-carved landscape of
Precambrian bedrock covered in thin
soils and
boreal forests. The Boundary Waters is a popular
tourism destination for
camping,
canoeing,
fishing, as well as for those simply looking for natural scenery and relaxation. The area is one of several distinct
regions of Minnesota.
Cities and towns
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Ely, Minnesota
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Cook, Minnesota
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Grand Marais, Minnesota
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Aurora, Minnesota
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Tofte Township, Minnesota
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Atikokan, Ontario
Protected areas
Minnesota
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Superior National Forest
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
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Voyageurs National Park
Ontario
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Quetico Provincial Park
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La Verendrye Provincial Park
See also
General
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Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness
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Areas within Boundary Waters
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Lake Saganaga
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Pubik Bay, MN
Nearby
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Iron Range
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North Shore (Lake Superior)
Political
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International Boundary Waters Treaty
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Maritime territory
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International waters
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Territorial waters