River Point Outfitting Company in Ely, Minnesota offers a unique lake based location on its own private, secluded wilderness peninsula with a mile of shoreline and water access. This Boundary Waters canoe trip outfitter offers guided fishing packages, customized trips, land and water transport, amazing wilderness experiences including 4 or 6 day wolf howling guided trips, full and partial outfitting, kayak adventures, lodging and breakfast and so much more. Why choose the River Point Outfitting Company, well they are family owned and operated, paddle the quiet side, and are known for their tradition of excellence, going all the way back to 1944, they also offer a professional service, canoe camping at the River Point Resort, excellent fresh water fishing opportunities, wilderness, wildlife and so much more, book today and let the adventures begin.READ MORE

Babe's Bait and Tackle Shop in Ely, Minnesota is the best little bait and tackle shop here and the place to begin for your fishing adventures whether you are after giant northern pike, massive lake trout or walleye. For live bait they stock leeches, rainbow minnows, suckers, chubs, shiners and nightcrawlers, and as they say, if they don't have it, you don't need it. They have Ely's largest selection of tackle and fishing gear products, from tackle boxes to nets and bait buckets, various rods and reels, hooks, spin and casting rods, fly rods and reels, jigs, knives, spinners, terminal tackle and so much more, it's all here. Babe's Bait and Tackle Shop also offer canoe rentals and carry Alumacraft and Grumman aluminum canoe for singles or groups all fully outfitted, plus there's an in-house guide service available, or they can refer you to one of the other local professional guides, so let them tailor a trip to you, half or full day, or week long adventures exploring the back country, let the fun begin.READ MORE

Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips in Ely, Minnesota takes you on an incredible journey behind a pack of dogs running fast and running hard, and you'll travel through pristine forests, across frozen lakes and snow covered portage trails for the adventure of a lifetime. Expert dog mushers take you, your family or group through the picturesque North Country, pulled by a team of hearty Alaskan Husky sled dogs and they love people and love to run, and whether you ride in an enclosed sled or drive the team, a unique and unforgettable trip is guaranteed. Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trips offer half and full day trips as well as introductory fun rides, starting with an introduction to the dogs on arrival, and learning all about the Alaskan Husky breed and what to expect on the way and more, so book today and come travel at the speed of a dog.READ MORE

Northwind Lodge in Ely, Minnesota offers clean and simple housekeeping cabins on beautiful Lake Jasper, and they are truly rustic with a history built into every board and log, and are kept in really good condition. Water comes form a deep well and is tested for health and safety requirements, and all housekeeping units are equipped with bathrooms, showers, kitchen facilities including a gas range, utensils and more, and BBQ grills are available, plus bed linens are provided, just bring own bath and kitchen towels, soap and paper towels. Northwind Lodge offers cabins with lake and beach views, some with decks, some knotty pines, all comfortable and beautiful for a spectacular and memorable stay, they also have two comfortable apartment units, and this is the perfect vacation resort offering family vacations, fishing, honeymoons, family reunions, hiking, kayaking and canoeing and so much more, come for a wonderful adventure at this quiet and secluded resort complete with boat and motor rentals, hiking trails, they hope to see you soon. READ MORE

The North American Bear Center in Ely, Minnesota offers a welcoming sanctuary for captive bears and their mission is to educate visitors and advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide. With a welcoming interior full of educational displays, here visitors will learn about the conservation of bear habitats, stopping the poaching of bears for body parts, plus they offer rehabilitation of injured and orphaned bears back into the wild. The North American Bear Center offers black and brown/grizzly bear mounts in natural poses, a bear enclosure with its pond and waterfalls, background sounds of bears foraging, cubs nursing, and birds singing, video footage of wild black bears and wild brown/grizzly bears a cub room for the kids, plus it's the home of three captive black bears. There's so much to see and do here, it's a bear watching paradise.READ MORE

The Red Rock Wilderness Store in Ely, Minnesota is a large and unique retail store surrounded by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on three sides and have everything you need for your adventures including housekeeping cabins and summer rentals. With over 25,000 lures in stock as well as excellent tackle, ice fishing gear and clothing, camping gear, books, kayak, Souris River Canoes, paddle boards, jewelery, yoga wear and so much more, available, they cover all your needs with their eclectic product line. Red Rock Wilderness Store also stock hunting clothing, game cameras, tents, GPS, kayak gear, flashlights and lanterns, winter gear and all products you need for all seasons, whether camping or fishing adventures beckon, they also have free how to advice on their website, it's all here for a one stop shopping experience with excellent customer service, come stock up and let the adventures begin.READ MORE

Moose Track Adventures Outfitter and Guide Service in Ely, Minnesota specialize in fishing and fly fishing trips targetting walleye, small mouth bass and northern pike, and they have newly remodeled lakeside housekeeping cabins close to the waters edge on a quiet bay. Enjoy eco tourism canoe trips and learn about the fauna, flora and history of the Boundary waters as well as guided fishing and fly fishing adventures, and with an entry point to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness just across from their docks, you can explore various lakes and exit points. Moose Track Adventures Outfitter and Guide Service offer full and partial outfitting packages, and also have resort and campground amenities, a fishing cleaning facility, guide service, free docking for personal boats, boat, motor and canoe rental, live bait, ice, wood bundles, a selection of tackle and so much more, it's all here for a fabulous wilderness adventure.READ MORE

White Wolf Dog Sled Outfitters in Ely Minnesota welcomes you on a spectacular winter adventure by dog sled, where you can mush a full day or enjoy winter camping and fishing. This unique adventure promises to be trip of memories that will last a lifetime, and the dogs love to run, and would love to meet you, enjoy a fun packed action filled adventure day out in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), complete with lunch served on the trail over a campfire while the dogs rest, then head back to base camp. White Wolf Dog Sled Outfitters also offer camping under starlit winter skies with dog sledding, hot meals and comfortable nights rest in high quality canvas tents, and there are ice fishing trips available as well as lodge based trips, it's all here for an amazing journey.READ MORE

The Front Porch Coffee and Tea Company in Ely, Minnesota offers a comfortable relaxed atmosphere, a place to gather and connect and enjoy a wonderful menu of coffee and espresso drinks, specialty drinks, daily fresh baked delights, wraps and sandwiches, all day breakfasts, burritos and salads and so much more. This WIFI hot spot with high speed computers, also offers print and fax services, and they have a meeting room with a computer to rent for groups of 3 or more up to 10 people. The Front Porch Coffee and Tea Company also has a coffee shop with equal exchange fair trade organic coffees for sale and some great blends, and the tea shop offers and incredible range of the finest loose leaf teas. There's also a gift shop with tee shirts, tea and coffee mugs, games and more, it's all here for a wonderful dining and drinking experience.READ MORE

The Ely Outfitting Company in Ely, Minnesota are Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Outfitters and a guide service for personalized canoe trips and guided trips with friendly expert guides who are committed to sharing their passion for the wilderness with you. They provide complete quality outfitting packages with ultra-light Kevlar canoes, camping gear, and delicious camp food with everything you need for your adventure include expert routing and trip planning assistance, also available are canoe rentals and partial outfitting packages. The Ely Outfitting Company guided trips are an amazing experience of something truly special where your guides share canoeing and camping skills, fishing advice, local history and more and unlock the mysteries of the Boundary Waters, come for a fascinating and unforgettable journey. READ MORE