8 Small Towns In Minnesota With Epic Views Of The U.S. And Canada
Jo Magliocco
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Minnesotans are lucky enough to be located on one of the most beautiful border areas. And with trips into the Boundary Waters and other border lakes, many Minnesotans get the chance to experience stunning views of two countries at once. Every single one of the many Minnesota-Canada border towns is the perfect place to visit and find both U.S. and Canada views that will amaze you!
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Minnesota Canada Border Towns
What is the closest Canadian city to Minnesota?
There are several Minnesota-Canada border towns, many of which boast of being the “closest” Canadian city to Minnesota. Some of those towns include places like Thunder Bay, which is on the northernmost shores of Lake Superior just 45 miles from the international border in Minnesota. Another Canadian city that’s close to Minnesota is Fort Frances, which is on the Canadian side of the town of International Falls in Minnesota.
Where are some fun places to visit in Canada near Minnesota?
The Canada-Minnesota border is a fun place to visit, especially if you’re a fan of natural wonders in the United States (and Canada). On the Minnesota side, there’s the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, which, on the Canadian side, is known as Quetico Provincial Park. There are more than one million incredible, connected waterways and land portages. These parks are an amazing way to explore the most beautiful places in Minnesota while being just a stone’s throw away from a whole other nation! Another amazing place in Minnesota right along the international border is the Lake of the Woods, which is 1,700 square miles of incredible natural beauty in the great north.
What are some cute Minnesota-Canada border towns?
Canada shares 547 miles of international border with the beautiful state of Minnesota, and throughout these 547 miles, there are eight land border crossings. There is no shortage of delightful and somewhat remote Minnesota-Canada border towns, including gems like Baudette, Minnesota, which shares the border with Rainy River, Ontario, Canada, and the town of International Falls, Minnesota, which borders Fort Frances in Canada. Other small towns in Minnesota that share a border with Canada include Lancaster/Tolstoi, Pinecreek/Piney, and Roseau/South Junction. There are also the back-to-back towns of Grand Portage and Pigeon River. The border is a stunningly beautiful place, and we are so very lucky to share it with our neighbors to the north!