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http://www.bbc.com/travel/stor...-land-lost-in-canada

I learn something new all the time. Was reading BBC 's travel section, when I came across this article about a remote place in Minnesota.

Its actually in Canada, wonder if any Sig Forum members have been there? I wonder if any Sig Forum members live there?

Very well written and interesting story about a place that is the northern most point in the continental USA.



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How about Point Roberts, WA? Same setup, ~35 drive to get to the next nearest US point.

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I've fished muskies up there before; it's interesting driving through Canada to get to Minnesota only to drive back into Canada to fish. All by boat. Had to call customs every morning and evening to let them know that you were crossing the border again.


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Nit: It's not "in Canada." It's attached by land only to Canada, though.

IIRC, there's only one road in and out, and it has a video customs booth to both US CBP and Canadian BSA.

Yes, I knew about it via a rather funny route. When I signed up to Facebook I told them I lived in Mogadishu, Somalia. When I got tired of getting adverts in Arabic I told my wife "I have to move. I wonder what is the most remote place I can find in the U.S.?" She came up with Angle Inlet. So, as far as Facebook is concerned: That's where I live.

I plan to visit there, some day. (Haven't yet figured out how to deal with the firearm I'll have with me, though.)



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Originally posted by sorenson:
I've fished muskies up there before; it's interesting driving through Canada to get to Minnesota only to drive back into Canada to fish. All by boat. Had to call customs every morning and evening to let them know that you were crossing the order again.

If you were going by boat and never "landed" in Canada: That was not necessary. By both U.S. and Canadian law: Transiting Canadian waters does not constitute "landing."

If I recall correctly: You can even drop anchor in Canadian waters without it being considered "landing." But if you get out of the boat and touch bottom, or the boat touches bottom: That's considered landing. Then you have to report to both CBSA and USCBP. If a Canadian boat touches yours while you're in Canadian waters: Landing. You have to report. (Ironically, if the OPP detains you while you're in Canadian waters: That's a landing. Then you have to go ashore and report. Then report to the U.S. authorities on return.)



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I had noticed that on the map, but didn't know which point was further north.


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I had noticed that on the map, but didn't know which point was further north.

Border at Lake of the Woods, 49.38 N latitude, border at Point Roberts, 49.00 N latitude.
 
 
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I visited Pt Roberts by auto years ago; the locals didn't seem too concerned how perplexing it was for a day-tourist.

I didn't discover what the pros/cons might be for the locals in regards to their International Border crossing for virtually any travels on a daily basis.


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Most people looking at a US map think that the upper tip of Maine is the farthest north--due to the nature of the conic projection typically used. However, that spot is only latitude 47.46° N, more than a degree south of the most northern point.

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Looks to be mostly State forest with a couple of small communities on the northern shore. Not really any roads in particular except in the north part.


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Most people looking at a US map think that the upper tip of Maine is the farthest north--due to the nature of the conic projection typically used. However, that spot is only latitude 47.46° N, more than a degree south of the most northern point.

flashguy

Yep, this one and the following are two of those geography facts I find interesting.

-When traveling from the Caribbean to the Pacific via the Panama canal you actually end up further East than you started. (and vice versa obviously)
 
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Originally posted by jbcummings:
Looks to be mostly State forest with a couple of small communities on the northern shore. Not really any roads in particular except in the north part.

If you're talking about Angle, ISTR reading it's mostly Native American reservation?



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So if I decided to move to Pt Roberts on a whim and buy a home am I allowed to take my guns into Canada to get them to Pt Roberts?
 
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I drive across the lake and fish roughly a 1/4 mile from shore every march.


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Saw a 20/20 (or some such program) piece about this place awhile back. Apparently the kids up there travel down to the mainland to go to school every day. An hours long venture each way.

Looks like my kind of place though...about as remote as you can get.


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Originally posted by reflex/deflex 64:
I drive across the lake and fish roughly a 1/4 mile from shore every march.


I just knew there would be a Sig Forum member up that way.

I know I will never visit there, but the terrain? Hilly, flat, mountains?


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Flattish, taiga type terrain. Evergreen, birch


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Flattish, taiga type terrain. Evergreen, birch


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Thank you for posting this. Very interesting reading.
 
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I've been up there a few times. One of my co-workers has a cabin on the Angle (he bought a lot and moved a cabin by towing it across the border and into the Angle.) You drive into Canada, and then about 40 miles later you re-enter the US at a place called Jim's Corner by calling Border Patrol on a video phone and telling them you're going into the Angle. You call Canada when you leave the Angle. Seems like a hassle, but it's beautiful and the fishing is amazing.

Last I heard they were planning on a more convenient border crossing system for the Angle.

If I remember right there was one Deputy Sheriff (Lake of the Woods County) on the Angle who basically only works when a call comes in.



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