Bear Island Boats builds and sells handmade wood strip canoes that are functional works of art to honor the heritage of traditional boat building. Our functional works of art are made available to nonprofits at cost to serve as a funding model to support their organizations’ mission.

Nixteric (Neoteric) is a full service general contractor and remodeling contractor based in Ely, MN. Specializing in complete bathroom and kitchen renovations, Nixteric caters to discerning home and cabin owners who want both quality and timelessness. From start to finish we can help you envision your design, establish a budget and execute your remodeling project. As a licensed builder I can help you out with any major remodeling project. I will meet with you to understand your needs and provide you with a free estimate. Contact us today to ensure that your residential remodeling project exceeds your expectations for years to come. Fully Licensed and Insured Residential Remodeler – Minnesota License #CR637691

Spirit of the Wilderness is a family owned business. Steve, Kathy and Ginny offer you the expertise and enthusiasm that comes with over 30 years of canoeing and outfitting in the BWCA and Quetico. Our reputation, quality equipment, and educational approach to outfitting are some of the reasons people give for booking our services. We’ve introduced many folks to their first taste of the Northwoods – and watched as they develop skills to go it alone – but they keep using our services, year after year. We invite you to explore the BWCA or Quetico and allow Spirit of the Wilderness to outfit your needs. Visit our website for more information on Canoe Rentals, Guided Trips, Live Bait, Tackle & Gear.

Take your family away to a log cabin by the lake at the edge of the wilderness. Or maybe to a little cottage made of fieldstone with a perfect view of the Minnesota sunset. Camp Van Vac has 25 rustic cabins on the shore of Burntside Lake in the Superior National Forest at the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. For More Information, Please contact me, Camp Van Vac manager Nancy Tubbs, if you need additional information.

The award-winning Timberjay newspapers are the most widely-read weekly newspapers in the North Country, serving communities throughout our region with local and regional news, opinion, sports, outdoors reporting, and much more. We also serve as the official newspaper for the City of Tower, and a number of area townships, including Breitung, Vermilion Lake, Bearville, Leiding, Field, Embarrass, and Kugler. The Timberjay PO Box 718 Ely, MN 55731 Office address: The Timberjay, 414 Main St., PO Box 636, Tower, MN 55790. PHONE: 218-753-2950 FAX: 218-753-2916

Studio North – dance & fitness center is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us. Visit our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. “Where Fitness and Fun Come Together”. We strive to offer a fully equipped state of the art fitness center. Certified staff focusing on proper technique and safety. A positive healthy environment creating a fun and fit place for everyone – ages 2 to 100.   Studio North is a full service facility offering a 24 hour fitness center with Cybex strength and weight training equipment along with a complete cardio area including upright and recumbent bikes, spinning bike, rowing machines, upright and recumbent ellipticals, stair stepper, arc trainer, several treadmills and an indoor walking track. There are full service locker rooms with showers and a sauna. There are three 55″ televisions in the cardio area.