Thanks so much for all the advice and suggestions!! Can't wait to check it out.

One more thing: what's the best time to go? Would after labor day be a decent time to avoid the crowds?

Sorry, no idea on what kayaks to get if I should even bother based on the potential conditions I 've read about.

johnhens, thanks for the quick reply. Most likely light kevlar canoes rented in Grand Portage or Windigo. Voyageur is correct. heard best time is in August from what I've read. 5 days I just threw out there but many details still need to be arranged. how long would the Mccargoe cove to Chippewa ...

Planning my first trip to the Island this summer. Will be coming from the MN side and planing on 5 days with 3 others. Plenty of experience canoeing the BWCA but not much in the way of kayaking. Should I even consider kayaking being new to the sport? Any suggestions on route would be most ...