Why VLM?

There are dozens of outfitters in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) that can handle the logistics of a canoe trip, but Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry does more than just provide gear for your adventure. Our staff are trained to lead your youth group, college ministry team, adult fellowship group, or family into the wilderness to discover nature’s wonders and relate the entire experience to your faith life. Daily Bible studies enhance and enrich your journey.

For more than 50 years, groups from all over the country have come to the northwoods of Minnesota to explore the power and splendor of the BWCAW with the guidance of Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry staff. So now it’s your turn! We would like to invite you to join us in an adventure-based canoe trip involving challenge, trust, risk, sharing and exploring the unknown.

View Pictures creating a story of a Boundary Waters Canoe Adventure trip through VLM.

VLM provides:

• Wilderness first aid and water safety certified guides to lead you through every step of your trip including Bible-based programming and following Leave No Trace wilderness camping practices
• All group equipment for the canoe trip including tents, packs and canoes
• Transportation for VLM staff and gear
• Meals during your entire stay
• Lodging at Camp Vermilion with showers and a sauna
• United States Forest Service fees and paperwork
• Wide variety of trip types to meet your group’s needs

You provide:

• Personal gear
• Transportation for your group to and from Camp Vermilion and to and from the entry/exit points
• Lots of excitement!

“Our guide was very informative, able to do anything needed, and was spiritually inspiring for our group. He motivated my faith as well as our kids’ and drew out those who normally wouldn’t share, or even pray, in a group. He really helped make this trip such a wonderful experience and spiritually uplifting.” – Adult Supervisor from South Dakota