Paddling near International Falls, MN

International Falls sits on the Rainy River in Koochiching County, on the Minnesota–Ontario border. The area is the gateway to Rainy Lake and Voyageurs National Park, where canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards trace the same water routes once traveled by French Canadian fur traders. With more than 30 public launch points within 50 miles and rental outfitters operating locally, flatwater paddling is the dominant draw here.