Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for our members, the community, and the surrounding area through support and development of the visual, literary and performing arts.

Unlike the average vacationer’s resort, Veterans on the Lake has a unique historic background for why it was founded. In 1982, Disabled Veterans Recreation, Inc. was organized by a group of northeastern Minnesota citizens passionate about finding adequate recreational resources for veterans. Originally the Disabled Veterans Recreation, Inc., Veterans on the Lake was started for the sole purpose of creating a recreational facility for disabled veterans to enjoy vacations. As a non-profit facility, this recreational location was designed to and currently serves the needs of disabled veterans, able bodied veterans, active duty military, their families, and friends.

Lakeland Motel has been in business since 1952, we’re a small motel with clean and comfortable rooms for reasonable rates. The rooms are small with a northwoods feel that a lot of people expect from the area we call home, Ely Minnesota. The rates run from $50 to $120 per night depending on room size and the number of people. Please call us at (218)365-3330 for reservations or stop in and visit us.

The area’s largest healthcare center serving Ely and surrounding communities bordering the vast acreage of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).

The Jasper Company is operated by the same owners, the Beans family, who will continue to provide the same top quality service now just all under one name. The Jasper Company will provide you with extraordinary lodging, fun-filled guided or self-guided trips into the BWCA and Quetico Parks, and delicious baked goods and coffee to start each day of your visit to Ely, Minnesota. Your trip can be as short as a day or extend it to a week or even longer. Stay in downtown Ely, enjoy our Guest House or Bay House located on Jasper Lake, or camp on a remote wilderness lake — your vacation will be personalized to meet your individual preferences. Our 30 years of experience will ensure that you return home with countless memories.

Kovall Construction is Ely, Minnesota’s oldest construction company established in 1950. Put our years of experience to work for you on your next building project. We follow construction green building practices, with our energy and environment in mind! With over fifty years experience we have an extensive list of referrals for electricians, masons, plumbers, excavators, etc. who are reliable and will work to complete the job in your time-frame. Free Estimates – Will Travel – Including Island Work Give us a call. We do it all!