Kawishiwi Lodge & Lake On-Ely Outfitters in Ely, MN provides easy on-site BWCA canoe renting, canoe outfitting, and lodging for those who want a truly peaceful wilderness experience that avoids the hassle of renting in town.
We invite you to join us for your next Boundary Waters canoe vacation – our tranquil setting, customized BWCA canoe outfitting packages, personalized service (from Frank, Jake & Brent), and competitive outfitting rates will become part of an unsurpassable Boundary Waters vacation experience. We regularly hear from our guests that we are the best Ely-area outfitters and provide the best BWCA canoe trips, best wilderness experience, or even the best vacation they’ve ever had! Many of them return again and again
An exclusive trademarked line of clothing and gifts capturing the End of the Road spirit. Our products are carefully chosen and designed to represent our special area and all listings that represent your End of the Road, wherever on earth that might be.
The clothing items that we feature are practical, functional and affordable. Three necessary qualities when living or visiting the End of the Road.
With over 100 years of family history at the End of the Road our line of gifts represent a traditional and contemporary lifestyle.
Sam’z Place is a local favorite that is off the beaten path. The watering hole features indoor and outdoor seating, horseshoes, pool, darts, and more.
Come on out, catch a game, & check out the new remodel. So many new things happening. Eight new beers on tap!
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.
Bulk Mail Acceptance Hours
Mon-Fri 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sat 10:00am – 12:00pm
Sun Closed
Last Collection Hours
Mon-Sat 11:00am
Sun Closed
Lobby Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30am – 4:45pm
Sat 6:30am – 4:15pm
Sun Closed
PO Box Access Hours
Mon-Fri 6:30am – 4:45pm
Sat 6:30am – 4:15pm
Sun Closed
Pickup Services Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:15pm
Sat 10:00am – 12:00pm
Sun Closed
Salon No. 10 is a full service salon with tanning beds. Walk-In Wednesdays are available from 6am – 10:45am
Are you struggling with chronic pain or stress and looking for natural and effective solutions for holistic health? Do you have trouble standing up straight, are you getting shorter, or do you feel like you are losing a battle with gravity? Do you feel like you are no longer living life to its fullest?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, visit our website and give Stephanie a call to set up an appointment for yourself. Feeling the work in your body is the best way to know if it’s for you.
The purpose of Incredible Ely is to revitalize Ely’s downtown and support innovative growth in the Ely area by connecting businesses, people, knowledge, ideas, and resources. IE’s vision is a dynamic, innovative, and distinctive community with a diversified and seasonally-balanced economic base.
Explore our projects and join our beautification efforts while supporting innovative growth.
Like many rural communities, the Ely area has struggled to maintain a vibrant economy in the wake of the 2007-08 economic recession. Empty storefronts are a visible reminder of the challenges we face in attracting and retaining young people and ensuring that they have employment opportunities throughout the year – not just during the summer tourist season. Yet there are signs of an Ely renaissance — in the re-opening of Wintergreen Northern Wear, in the expansion of Steger Mukluks, with the opening of the Folk School, and especially in the property developments being undertaken by the Ely Economic Development Authority.
The Ely area has no shortage of talent, and it’s many volunteer organizations are enthusiastically adding to Ely’s offerings in the arts, recreation, and tourist attractions. Incredible Ely (IE) in conjunction with the City and the Chamber of Commerce is part of the community-wide effort to make the area a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Services that the library offers:
Books (including large print titles), movies (including TV show sets), books on CD, music CDs, and magazines to check out
Minnesota and local author collections
Free Wi-Fi hotspot – extends beyond the walls and stays on all night (look for Linksys)
Programming throughout the year
9 public access computers
Public photocopier – 20 cents per sheet
Newspapers
Kill-a-watt device for checkout
Disc resurfacer – we will clean commercial DVDs, CDs, or computer games for a fee of $2 per disc
Friends of the Library Book Club
Community display cases and artwork by local artists
Downloadable audios, e-books, and e-magazines via our regional library system
Tours and presentations on request
Study rooms
Hidden Valley and Hidden Valley Extension Ski Trails provide a machine groomed system of trails close to the town of Ely. The 15 km of trails vary in difficulty from easy to advanced. Hidden Valley Trails are connected to ‘Hidden Valley Extension’ on the eastern edge and to the Trezona Trail on the west. Trails are groomed for both skate skiing and classic skiing, with some open only to classic. Dogs are not allowed.
