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Smitty's on Snowbank
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.

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White Wolf Dog Sled Outfitters
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.

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Fenske Lake Resort Cabins
Fenske Lake Resort Cabins in Ely, Minnesota is a secluded and peaceful vacation resort with beautiful knotty pine cabins right on the water's edge, surrounded by woods, wildlife and nature, with Northwoods charm and private docks, and all are fully furnished for a truly comfortable stay. The main lodge has a retail area for clothing, tackle and bait, as well as a pool table, foosball table and assorted games, and a wood burning fireplace, there's also a remote wilderness yurt for unique overnight lodging and cabin comforts, and wilderness day trips are available. Each cabin comes with an aluminum fishing boat and canoe free, and motors are available for rent, cabins also have own private docks and a campfire pit and fire ring and an outdoor grill, there's also a lovely sandy beach and sauna for guests to enjoy. Fenske Lake Resort Cabins offers hiking trails and mountain biking trails, and are ideally located close to museums, shopping, attractions and activities, come for the perfect stay.

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River Point Resort
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.

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Silver Rapids Lodge
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.

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