"what is this talk about having papers ready so we dont have to stop at the ranger station? we always have to stop at the station once it opens 8:30am-ish. paper work usually burns about a half hour to 45 minutes even with the quetico card thing. is there a way to have that all done prior to getting up there so we can just go in when we get there? "

Jax,

As DD just pointed out, what many people will do is plan thier arrival the afternoon before entry, to get to the Atikokan office before it closes for the day - I'd shoot for 3 or 3:30 - I think they close at 4 or 4:30?

You pay your fees and pick up your permit, and can buy fishing licenses.
With that taken care of, you can be at the put-in before first light and loaded and ready to go as soon as you can see - that way, you don't need to detour over to the Beaverhouse Ranger station.

what is "quetico card thing" ?