International Falls
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International Falls
Locals say The Borderland · “Icebox of the Nation”, “Walleye Capital of the World”
Cold lakes, warm welcome
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Welcome to the Borderland, where the North Woods meet the Canadian Shield. Whether you're here for the fishing, the snow, or to soak in the quiet, you'll find a community that knows how to make you feel at home. Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation.
Clubs for International Falls
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The room
One room for everyone around International Falls. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around International Falls. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Voyageurs National Park Water-based park with interconnected lakes and islands.
- Rainy Lake Large border lake, part of Voyageurs National Park.
- Lake of the Woods Huge lake known for walleye and the Northwest Angle.
- Northwest Angle The northernmost point of the contiguous US, accessible only through Canada.
- International Falls Bridge Border crossing to Fort Frances, Ontario.
- Rainy River Forms the border with Canada and flows into Lake of the Woods.
- Outdoors Fish for walleye on Rainy Lake
- Outdoors Ice fish on Lake of the Woods
- With kids Visit the Smokey Bear statue in International Falls
- With kids Tour the Koochiching County Museum
- Evenings Catch live music at a local tavern
- Evenings Join a curling league at the rink
- Locals love Lakeside cabins
- Locals love Bait shops
Through the year
- Icebox Days January Winter festival in International Falls with the Freeze Yer Gizzard run and polar bear plunge.
- Lake of the Woods Walleye Weekend June Fishing tournament and community celebration in Baudette.
- Koochiching County Fair August County fair with 4-H exhibits, rides, and local food.
- Lake of the Woods County Fair July County fair in Baudette with livestock and entertainment.
Cold, snowy winters and short, mild summers. The best times are summer for water sports and winter for ice activities. Best: Summer for fishing and boating; winter for ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Talk like a local
- “The Borderland”
- The local name for the International Falls and Baudette area.
- “Icebox”
- Nickname for International Falls due to its cold winters.
- “The Angle”
- The Northwest Angle, the US exclave on Lake of the Woods.
- “Walleye Capital”
- Baudette's self-proclaimed title for its walleye fishing.
Getaways
- Rainy River District Cross the bridge to Fort Frances for Canadian charm and shopping.
- Kenora Lake of the Woods hub with dining, galleries, and boat tours.
- Bemidji College town with Paul Bunyan statues and cultural events.
- Grand Rapids Gateway to the Iron Range with museums and the Mississippi headwaters.
Local flavour
Rooting for Minnesota Vikings (NFL), Minnesota Twins (MLB), Minnesota Wild (NHL), Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA), Minnesota Lynx (WNBA), Minnesota Frost (PWHL), Minnesota United FC (MLS), University of Minnesota Golden Gophers (NCAA DI)
Eat and drink
- Walleye Fresh from the lakes, often fried or grilled
- Wild rice soup A hearty staple with local wild rice
- Smoked fish Smoked whitefish or cisco from the border lakes
- Finnish pulla Cardamom-scented coffee bread from Finnish heritage
- Tater tot hotdish A Minnesota comfort classic
Where people go
- Ice fishing houses Tiny shacks on frozen lakes, a winter ritual
- Lakeside cabins Rustic retreats that define the summer lifestyle
- Bait shops Essential stops for tackle and local advice
- Saunas Finnish-style saunas, often wood-fired, near the water
- Paper mills Industrial landmarks in International Falls, the region's economic backbone
- Portages Trails connecting lakes, echoing the voyageur era
- Hunting lodges Base camps for deer and bear hunting in the fall
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Nearby
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Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties, MN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.