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Wilderness Canoe Base is a Multigenerational ELCA Camp that aims to nurture a Christ-centered identity through wilderness experience.

Located on Fishhook and Dominion Islands of Seagull Lake, 58 miles up the Gunflint Trail, Wilderness Canoe Base is isolated from the distractions of the hurried, connected lives most of us come from. Opportunities to canoe, camp, work hard, and have fun builds confidence and courage in kids throughout the summer months. Find peace and serenity for all during the winter months with opportunities to

snowshoe, cross country ski, play broomball and curl up by the fire. Wilderness Canoe Base is the perfect place to leave our worried lives behind and truly enjoy the wilderness experience.

05/14/2026

May 15 is the deadline to order your WCB 70th Anniversary shirt! Online ordering is available at www.wildernesscanoebase.org Anniversary event details are also posted online. 🔗 in bio

05/11/2026

It’s work week at Wilderness and there is some seriously good work happening! Huge thanks to all our volunteers who are helping get the site ready for a busy summer season 🔨🪚👷‍♀️👷‍♂️

03/24/2026

Mark your calendars for the 70th anniversary celebration at Wilderness Canoe Base! This year, Wilderness Canoe Base is celebrating the 70th Anniversary of its founding; 70 years of wilderness witness: called to faithful service. As a WCB friend or former camp staff, you are cordially invited to join in the festivities.

Sunday, June 21 — Anniversary Worship service at the camp
Saturday, October 24, 5-9 pm — Gathering event at Roseville Lutheran Church

Please register for one or both of the events at the links listed below. There is no registration fee, but you are invited to make a freewill offering to help cover meal and program expenses. We urge you to register early so that we have an estimate of the number of guests planning to attend. Register for WCB 70th Anniversary Events!!

Register here for WCB 70th Anniversary Events: https://lakewapo.org/wilderness-canoe-base/wilderness-canoe-base-is-celebrating-70-years-in-2026/

Submit Your WCB Memories and Reflections Here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6xyFazIlyU6UxaOAc6EU0XiFuX9OOz9JvP3ETmdY-6ZUNjYxQ0kwUVpBWU1OMTNPUjhZRzlYMFhBUS4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

03/11/2026

We were thrilled to host 108 students from Andover High School! The weekend saw warm weather, which led to rain and some pretty slushy conditions. These high schoolers stuck it out, camping three days in the BWCAW before coming back to Wilderness to sauna and dunk in ice-cold lake water.

03/06/2026

Wilderness Canoe Base had a blast welcoming 76 students from Blaine and Champlin Park. These high school students spent three days winter camping around Sea Gull Lake. We can't wait to have them again next year!

02/04/2026

If you’re looking to experience the beauty and adventure of the Boundary Waters but don’t have a group to sign up with, our Open Canoe Trips are perfect for you! You can register individually, and you’ll be placed with a group of up to 9 people, offering a great opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy the wilderness together.

Open canoe trips are available July 16-22 & July 19-25 for grades 6-12.

Learn more at https://lakewapo.org/programs/open-canoe-trips/
Sign up for July 16-22 here: https://lwlbci.com/wcbopencanoejuly16-22
Sign up for July 19-25 here: https://lwlbci.com/wcbopencanoejuly19-25

01/09/2026

There is still time to sign up for the Creators' Retreat March 12-15. This retreat is for artists, writers, musicians, crafters, and creators of all kinds. You can spend time working on your own projects, getting feedback from other creative folks, learning from our scheduled presenters, and getting outside to explore the winter northwoods. Our scheduled presenters will be announced soon so stay tuned!

Sign up at https://lakewapo.org/programs/creators-retreat/

01/06/2026

We are now hiring for summer 2026! Come share your talents and be a part of our community in the BWCAW of Minnesota.

Guides
Director of Health and Safety Assist
Program Coordinator Assist
Chaplain/Peer Support/Worship Assistant
Musician
Island Family Camp Coordinator
Program Staff
Trailshack Food Coordinator
Trailshack Equipment Coordinator
Waterfront Coordinator
Naturalist
Blockhouse Coordinator/Office Assistant
Media Coordinator
Cooks
Pontoonist/Maintenance Assistant
Swamper Coordinator
Hospitality Coordinator
Internships

To learn more or apply, please visit https://lakewapo.org/employment/wcbemployment/

01/01/2026

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Wilderness Family! See you in 2026!

11/20/2025

Give to the Max is in full swing! Thank you to our amazing community for the support in making progress toward our goal for Wilderness Canoe Base. We want everyone who comes up the trail to know they are a beloved child of God.

This Give to the Max Day, your gift can make these experiences possible for even more people! Donate on our Give to the Max page at https://www.givemn.org/organization/Camp-Wapo

Address

12477 Gunflint Trl
Grand Marais, MN
55604

Telephone

+12183882241

Website

https://lakewapo.org/sites/wilderness-canoe-base/

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