Smitty's on Snowbank in Ely, Minnesota is a full service resort located right on the very edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and with accommodations including motel rooms, housekeeping suites and private cabins, there's something for everyone here. They even have boats, canoes, ice fishing houses and snow shoes available for rental and are the perfect base for enjoying fishing, hunting, hiking, cross country skiing and more. The dining room at Smitty's on Snowbank serves delicious meals for breakfast and dinner with large portions and spectacular views over the bay, and sack lunches are available with advance bookings, they also serve pop, pizza and beer in the small bar, and there's a common room with a wood stove. The store has fishing tackle, bait, seasonal items, gifts and sundries, and they are also the ideal base for your dog sledding adventure, and their location on Snowbank Lake with miles of undeveloped shoreline and isolated bays and coves ensures wonderful wilderness experiences and adventures on this tree studded peninsula.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

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

River Point Resort in Ely, Minnesota is located on the shoreline of beautiful Birch Lake, here it's about the setting deep within the wooded beauty of the Superior National Forest. Accommodation options include lake cabins, luxury vacation homes, villas and chalets all providing wonderful relaxation and a stay one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the country, come make this private peninsula setting your home for a time, it's perfect here, and there are honeymoon and fishing packages available and more. Come for an outdoor adventure with River Point Resort, they have adult and teen kayaks, paddleboats and pontoon boats, a sun deck and horseshoes, there are trails to explore and a bonfire to enjoy, go canoeing or kayaking, there's also complimentary small watercraft, croquet, gas grills, a fish cleaning service, even fishing advice and education, a WIFI service at all accommodations and so much more, come for a wonderful stay.READ MORE

Lodge of Whispering Pines in Ely, Minnesota offers a spectacular wilderness vacation in the Superior National Forest on Big Lake which is secluded, private and nestled among tall pines, birch, spruce, balsam and Aspen and encircled by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness where wildlife are your companions including deer, moose, black bear, timber wolves, loons and more. They offer beautiful cabins as well as camping sites on the lakeshore all separated by trees, and they have water, electricity, picnic tables, BBQ grills, private toilet facilities and a traditional wood fired sauna to enjoy. The main lodge at Lodge of Whispering Pines is perfect for relaxing, enjoying the massive stone fireplace, and also has a gift shop with grocery items and facilities for conferences, meetings and receptions. There's also a live bait and tackle shop, a fish cleaning house, satellite TV, boat and motor rentals, pontoon rentals, paddle boats and canoe and kayak rentals, a sandy swimming beach, board and ball games, outdoor fire pits, a children's playground, boat docks, gas and oil for boats and so much more, come enjoy a fantastic stay here.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

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

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

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