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Oak Island Resort
Our resort is located on the northwest side of Oak Island, Minnesota on one of the approximately 14,500 islands in Lake of the Woods. To reach our scenic island location you can boat 6½ miles from Young's Bay located at the Northwest Angle by private boat or launch. The Island Passenger Service offers launch transportation to our resort and is available on a first come first serve basis. Contact us for details. Whether you are taking your own boat or the launch the scenic trip takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Northwest Angle
The Northwest Angle of Minnesota is located approximately 65 miles from either Warroad or Roseau, Minnesota. This 1 to 2 hour scenic drive takes you through the international boundary of the United States and Canada to Young's Bay which is located at the Northwest Angle. Young's Bay Resort offers convenient parking and boat launching facilities at a nominal fee.
Border Crossing Information
Canada still requires a valid drivers license and birth certificate for proof of identity and citizenship. The US land border crossing requirement of having a valid passport has been delayed until 2008.
RABC Permit
For those who wish to obtain a Remote Area Border Crossing Permit (RABC) you can apply in person at the Canadian Customs and Immigrations port-of-entry in Rainy River, Ontario or mail your application to Thunder Bay Citizenship and Immigration Canada Office: Ste 108 - 221 Archibald Street North, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 3Y3, Telephone (807) 624-2158. To download the application or for more information go online at RABC Permit.
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