At Portage Pizza in Ely, Minnesota you can taste the tradition, they make the most exquisite hand tossed pizzas in a wood fired brick oven imported from Italy, and they are mobile so follow them on social media for locations. They use only the freshest locally grown ingredients available and are located in Ely on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the Superior National Forest, once you've tried their pizzas it will become a tradition. Portage Pizza also offer catering for your events, so impress your guests with their exquisite and authentic hand tossed pizzas served with a variety of fresh salads, appetizers and warm foccacia bread, and they can handle anything from small private events in your backyard to corporate functions, let them host your next special occasion, it's a sublime experience.READ MORE

Canoe on Inn welcomes you to a year round stay in Ely, Minnesota ideally located within walking distance to downtown shopping and restaurants, and rooms have been completely remodeled, afford front door parking, cable TV, WIFI, some even have microwaves and a refrigerator, all have phones and air con. Enjoy courtesy coffee in the lobby daily, a lighted lot for trailers and the perfect base for your great adventure in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Canoe on Inn has everything you need for a quiet and comfortable stay, a good nights rest and pets are allowed, memories await right here.READ MORE

The Bear Necessities Gift Shop at the North American Bear Center in Ely, Minnesota offers a myriad of ornaments, calendars and cards, it's all here. Plus dozens of new items are available including porcelain collector items of the bears, Ted, Honey and Lucky as well as Shadow, June and Fern, these items make great gifts or personal collection items for you. Choose from DVD's, music cd's, jewelry, Home furnishings, toys, miscellaneous items and artwork plus a whole lot more. All items are available on-line for easy and convenient shopping, just add to your cart and surprise someone special with a stunning gift from the Bear Necessities Gift Shop.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

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 Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant in Ely, Minnesota is committed to to making great beer and great food in the north woods as they say, and the brewery makes small batches of high quality beers which change frequently, and they have plastic and glass growlers to go. The menu offers excellent starters including chicken and duck wings which are truly delicious, there are house specialties, an exquisite dinner menu, sandwiches, burgers and kid's menu, something for everyone. The Boathouse Brewpub and Restaurant also have a beer club called Brewers with Crafty Attitudes and they get together to discuss a monthly beer style and brewing topic, they welcome you to bring your own home brews to be judged, it's the perfect place to enhance and tweak your skills as a brewer with like minded people.READ MORE

Burntside Lodge in Ely, Minnesota offers innovative classic cuisine in a rustic, yet elegant dining room overlooking Burntside Lake, and there's a lounge coffee bar, wine list and cocktails to be enjoyed. Stay in one of the beautiful cabins at Burntside Lodge, most with lake views, some waterfront, some on the hill and they were built over the years from the 1900's to the 1920's and 1930's all retaining their individual character and many with original furnishings. They also have a marina and Canoes, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Hydrobikes, Lund & Crestliner boats, and Bennington Pontoons are available for rent, plus you can enjoy swimming, fishing and the Finnish sauna, a workout in the fitness center, naturalist programs, Listening Point Tours, the library and so much more for a fantastic vacation in beautiful, historic, surrounds.READ MORE

Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters in Ely, Minnesota are Boundary Waters Outfitters and are centrally located to service all Ely area Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permit entry points. Services include complete and partial outfitting BWCA and Quetico permits, canoe and kevlar rental, a towboat service, camping gear, fishing tackle and live bait, outdoor clothing and footwear from their one stop shop as well as canoe repair and reconditioning and so much more. Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters also offer fishing seminars to learn simple techniques and host to catch the main fish species and what bait and tackle to use, and their camping facilities include mouthwatering meals from select menu choices, tents, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, complete outfitting gear and so much more, come for an unforgettable adventure with them, it doesn't get much better.READ MORE

A Taste of Ely in Ely, Minnesota offers foods just like your grandmother would make, made with love and care, with batters mixed from scratch daily and variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, entrees and desserts available. Come for real hometown goodness in this magical place serving breakfast, sandwiches, lunch delights, wraps, hand carved turkey dishes, burgers, soups, salads and more, and there's a kids menu too. A Taste of Ely also offers catering with a wonderful upstairs meeting place available at The Loft and they even provide entertainment if required, and catering at other venues, so come for a wonderful dining experience or event, they look forward to being your hosts.READ MORE

Cliff Wold's Outfitting Company in Ely, Minnesota can help with every aspect of your canoe trip in the wilderness and that covers all lightweight camping and canoeing equipment plus a delicious menu of custom packed meals, they also have partial outfitting services available. With complete outfitting packages they've thought of everything from the sleeping bags and pads to the portage packs, cookware, utensil, stove, rain ponchos, detailed maps, fire grate, compass and more, your ultimate wilderness adventure starts here. They are strictly a canoe trip outfitting company, and have a campground for overnight stays before or after the canoe trips complete with sauna bath and shower facilities, modern bathrooms, open-fire cooking facilities, as well as private bunk room and campsites to pitch tents. Cliff Wold's Outfitting Company also offers free transportation for full outfitting packages and will bring the food and equipment to group members within a 22 mile radius.READ MORE