Our wholistic approach enables us the ability to identify and understand who your organization and clients are, as well as what challenges you both face. With this knowledge and our creative partnership, we can correctly determine and prioritize a list of creative solutions that support both who you are, and fulfill your needs and those of your customers.
The purpose of the Trust shall be for the enhancement, growth and improvement of:
The Ely Public Library
The arts and artisans of Ely and surrounding area, to include the
performing arts, the visual arts and literature
The creating and funding of scholarships, educational and artistic grants
The cultural and aesthetic environment of the City of Ely and its surrounding area
To date the Trust has awarded more than $625,000 back to the community artists and art organizations to enrich life in Ely.
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.
Immerse yourself in Northern Minnesota comfort at Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center, a stunning choice in Ely, MN hotels. Located in the scenic Up North wilderness, our four-season resort boasts comfortable, spacious lodgings and stunning panoramic views of Shagawa Lake. Whether you’ve come to Ely for a family vacation, a much-deserved getaway, or a productive business retreat, Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center provides a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The Grand Ely Lodge experience starts with our wide array of services and amenities. Take a refreshing dip in our indoor pool, or warm up and soothe tired muscles in our whirlpool and sauna. Traveling with children is easy and fun—entertain the kids with hours of fun outdoors or in our on-site game room. After days spent snowshoeing or afternoons spent hiking the Trezona Trail, you can enjoy all-day dining at the Evergreen Restaurant and refreshing beverages with a view at the Antlers Lounge; at both restaurants, children ten and under eat for free at every meal. After activities, you’ll love to unwind in our guest rooms, boasting the most comfortable and relaxing accommodations among Ely, MN resorts.
Ely may be the Canoe Capitol of the World but it also has the world’s finest sausages!
Zup’s was founded on family tradition, the spirit still lives within the organization. The friendly greetings, the welcoming smiles and always an extended hand of help. The Zup’s family would like to invite you to join us, shop a bit, try a few new items, we are sure you will be delighted with what you find and taste.
“We, at Zup’s, have no doubt you will be completely satisfied, and all of our products are unconditionally guaranteed”
Happy Days Learning Center offers a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment where children can grow through hands-on learning and exploration.
Our program supports the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth. By blending play, education, and outdoor time, we inspire curiosity and prepare children for future success.
Serves children 6 weeks to 5+ years
Offers fulltime and part-time enrollment
Open from 7:45am-4:45pm
Operates year round
Licensed by the MN Department of Human Services as a child care center
Boundary Waters Connect fosters sustainable wilderness edge communities where you can live, work, and play; a program of Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness.
Boundary Waters Connect sponsors Tuesday Group, a gathering that takes place on Tuesdays at noon at the Grand Ely Lodge in Ely, Minnesota. We provide a space for people to be in the community and learn something new, featuring speakers and topics relevant to northeastern Minnesota. Presentations are available to view live via Zoom, and recordings will be posted on our YouTube channel.
We are a quaint environmentally conscious motel with impeccably clean and comfortable rooms. Ely is located in the heart of the Superior National Forest, and is a main departure point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
We are AAA rated, and whether you’re here on business or here for pleasure, on your own or in a group, you’ll find we provide the highest level of service around.
Our lodging rates are among the lowest in the Ely, MN area, but we don’t sacrifice either quality or service. Whether passing through or planning a long visit, Motel Ely is the ideal place to stay.
Whether you’re purchasing a car, buying a home, managing an investment property, starting a small business or leaving behind a legacy, our American Family Insurance agency is dedicated to inspiring and protecting your dreams. As your agent in Ely, MN, we’ll work with you to identify your individual needs, and suggest insurance coverage to protect the dreams you’re working so hard for. And bundling policies can often provide discounts. We look forward to protecting your dreams.
The River Point Resort & Outfitting Co is a premier Minnesota resort and outfitting company. Located deep within the tranquil wooded beauty and clean, fresh waters of the Superior National Forest lies one of the finest Ely Minnesota resorts with cabin rentals and great fishing located where the Kawishiwi River joins Birch Lake at the doorstep of the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
If you want a “rush” or are in a rush to do absolutely nothing, consider an Ely Minnesota resorts vacation, and Ely MN cabin rentals at River Point Resort® & Outfitting Co.
Offering something for everyone from active sports to relaxation. Escaping the tranquility of your Minnesota resorts vacations…at River Point Resort® …will open your eyes to a new world in harmony with nature. One where granite crags and towering timbers dominate the skyline. One where crowds of people are replaced with peace and serenity.
