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

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

The Dorothy Molter Museum is located just outside Ely, Minnesota and is a memorial to this colorful lady known by some as the Root Beer Lady and others as the Nightingale of the Wilderness. Dorothy Molter spent most of her life living on Knife Lake and is the legendary last non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, where many a canoeist would stop and enjoy her hospitality and famous home made root beer. After her passing, her cabins were dismantled and transported first to Moose Lake, then to Ely, where volunteers restored them to become the Dorothy Molter Museum. This wonderful lady, a nurse by profession treated many an ailing visitor and animal, and she paddled, hiked, fished, skied and snowshoed this pristine area, until her death in 1986, she was visited by as many as 7,000 people a year. Today the museum preserves and interprets Northwoods wilderness heritage through learning opportunities inspired by Dorothy Molter, and visitors can view the many exhibits, the bird feeding area, enjoy tours and programs with knowledgeable guides and groups are welcome, there's also a gift shop with souvenirs and more, serving ice cold root beer and a picnic area under the pines.READ MORE

Rockwood Restaurant and Lounge in Ely, Minnesota is the perfect spot for lunch, dinner and drinks and to enjoy live music on the patio complete with rocks and waterfall. This family owned and operated restaurant offers an upscale atmosphere with casual dining and relaxing fun, and delicious made from scratch dishes using only the finest ingredients. The menuy includes local wild rice encrusted Walleye, fresh ground burgers, hand carved steaks, sandwiches, specialty items, pastas dishes and more with daily specials. Rockwood Restaurant and Lounge also has a full bar with excellent wine list, unique cocktails and a beer list, so come for indoor or outdoor dining, while enjoying the sounds of the waterfall, and they are well known for their great food and friendly service.READ MORE

The Ely Steak House in Ely, Minnesota have been serving great steaks and beer since 1977 and more, and the dining room and lounge offer cool air conditioning in summer and a warm, cozy retreat in winter. The lounge offers nightly events and fun including karaoke, Open Mic night, bar bingo Friday's and Tuesday night trivia, they also have a touch screen internet juke box. The Ely Steak House also caters to groups, celebrations and events in their banquet room for plus 20, and offers mouthwatering steaks and burgers, giant walleye sandwiches, desserts and so much more, and they have fifty different bottled beers and eight delicious draft beers as well as an excellent wine selection, come for a memorable dining experience you'll always compare to any future meal to.READ MORE

Riverside Resort and Island Campsites in Ely, Minnesota offers beautiful island campsites and a wonderful Northwoods experience on a privately owned island on White Iron Lake with excellent fishing and wilderness adventures. Here spacious, deluxe and unique tent camping accommodations await for an unforgettable glamping experience, and they come with personal Finnish saunas and spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the lake and are luxuriously furnished, plus there's a fully screened cook tent with everything you need for a great meal at the end of a wonderful day. Riverside Resort and Island Campsites is the perfect base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for day trips or overnight excursions, and in winter enjoy snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing, it's all here for a fantastic vacation getaway on a private 10 acre island.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

Silver Rapids Lodge in Ely, Minnesota is located in the heart of the stunning Superior National Forest right on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Enjoy excellent accommodation choices from lakeside cabins to motel suites and campgrounds with RV hookups, and amenities include a private swimming beach, fireplaces, fire pits, charcoal grills, saunas and jacuzzis in some cabins, there's also bait and tackle, boat and canoe rentals, a children's playground, fish cleaning house, private hiking and cross country ski trails and so much more to be enjoyed here. Silver Rapids Lodge also has a Restaurant, Lounge and Banquet Facility with excellent menu including homemade pizza and daily specials, the private room is perfect for celebrations and special events including wedding receptions, parties, meetings, rehearsal dinners and more, complete with even co-ordinator, come for a magical stay.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 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