The Jasper Company in Ely, Minnesota offers stunning lodging, wilderness trips with guided fishing and camping adventures and fall and winter day trips including hunting, dog sledding and fishing, and self guided trips are available. Accommodation options include a stay in their downtown guest house on Jasper Lake or camping on a remote wilderness lake, or in the Jasper Inn which is an old world hostel full of charm, they also have Jasper Loft rooms, and a lake house with modern stainless steel kitchen and porch with breathtaking views and 800 feet of private shoreline and a private dock. The Jasper Company bake shop is where guests check in and pick up their picnic lunches and baked goods including the best scones in town and a full variety of pastries, rolls, cookies and breads enjoyed with gourmet coffee, here they also have gift items, gourmet foods and home entertaining supplies available. Day trips include a Northwoods shore lunch, classic guided fishing, a family canoe trip, dog sledding, ice fishing and more, plus they have outfitting and equipment rental for camping trips and a tow boat service, it's all here.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

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

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

South Kawishiwi River Campground in Ely, Minnesota offers incredible accommodation options from cabin rentals to campground camping, backcountry campsites where you can even create your own in the general forest, or group camping is available as well as sites for large RV's with electrical hookups, this is wilderness camping within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. South Kawishiwi River Campground also have a picnic area, swimming beach, shallow boat landing and a one mile hiking trail, there's fishing to be done, hunting and nature viewing, outdoor learning, scenic drives, motorized and non motorized boating on the lake and plenty of boat access, come enjoy nature's paradise in the Superior National Forest. South Kawishiwi River Campground also has a historic log pavilion which is available for rent for functions and events, and it was built all the way back in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, come enjoy the perfect wilderness stay and play vacation here.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

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 Grand Ely Lodge Resort and Conference Center in Ely, Minnesota has it all, from comfortable lodgings in their rooms and suites, to all day dining in the Evergreen Restaurant, and refreshing beverages in the Antlers Lounge, there's even stunning panoramic views of Shagawa Lake, and a resort shop for the perfect gift or souvenir. Whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation, you'll find it here, and resort amenities include an indoor pool and kiddies pool, a whirlpool and sauna, a fitness room and fireside lobby, complimentary use of fishing gear, paddleboats, canoes, kayaks and snowshoes, they even have a marina with fishing boat and pontoon boat rental, a game room, and so much more. The Grand Ely Lodge Resort and Conference Center has six function spaces equipped for a range of events from business meetings, to private dinners, banquets and corporate seminars, and this is the perfect venue for your beautiful and spectacular wedding ceremony, come celebrate your special day in romantic style. This is the perfect four season resort with adventures available throughout the year, come enjoy.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

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