Since 1976, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness has been the voice for clean water and wilderness.
Our vision for the future of this national treasure lies at the intersection of people, communities and wilderness.
Visit our website to discover more about this national treasure, from how to plan your next (or first) visit to how you can help preserve the wilderness for future generations.
The Art Corner is an artist’s paradise located right on the main drag as you enter Ely. We carry a wide variety of professional and student grade art and craft supplies. The Art Corner’s goal is to inspire and nurture everyone’s artist within through their motto “Be Creative, Think Young.”
Visitors don’t expect a town as small as Ely to have the depth of art and craft supplies that this store carries. The Art Corner has gained a reputation as being “the place” to get what you need from metal leafing to Arches watercolor sheets. It’s where you can find brands like Golden, Daniel Smith, Princeton, Tim Holtz, and more.
Serena’s Carpet Shop is Ely’s flooring specialist with a retail showroom downtown. We install flooring, carpet, tile, natural stone, hard wood, laminate, luxury vinyl tile, vinyl, and custom showers.
Visit our showroom today!
Our goal as a congregation is to add to and pass on the spiritual enrichment and strength for living in Christ that we have received and to share the love of Christ with others. Our congregation represents, as it always has, a cross section of the Ely community: mining, tourism, education, health care, government and business.
We give thanks for our church building and the care given to it; yet, we value even more the heritage of Christian fellowship and service, which began here in 1892.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Grace is Handicapped accessible, elevator is on the 3rd ave. entrance. We have nursery, and Sunday School. Here at Grace we believe in open communion, it’s for everybody that would like to participate. Join us after service for social (coffee, donuts, juice for kids)
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.
The mission of the Ely Area Food Shelf is to provide a resource for people living in Ely, Minnesota, and the surrounding communities who have run out of options to alleviate hunger.
The food shelf is located at 15 West Conan Street and is open on the third Wednesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
People who need assistance can shop between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Home delivery is available for people who are homebound and have no other options for receiving food, such as having a friend or relative shop for them. A volunteer will call to help you “shop by phone” and your food will be delivered. Call (218) 235-8527 to register for this program.
Emergency assistance is available during the month by calling (218) 235-8527.
We engage young people ages 18-40 through project management and social entrepreneurship. We meet the second Tuesday of every month, 7pm Grand Ely Lodge.
The Ely Nordic Ski Club is a 501(c3) non-profit organization run by volunteers.
We focus our efforts towards the Hidden Valley Recreation Area (HVRA) located on the east end of Ely, Minnesota. As a club, we are responsible for the building & maintaining the HVRA trail system for year round use as well as maintaining and managing the Hidden Valley Chalet/facilities. While open to the public, this trail system is most heavily used in the winter in particular by youth ski programs such as, the Minnesota Youth Ski League and the Ely Nordic Wolves ski team.
The Hidden Valley Recreation Area trails are for non-motorized use and are part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) Grant-In-Aid program. As such, you are required to have a the Minnesota Ski Pass when using the trails in the winter.
Your membership dues represent support for our thriving northern community which embraces life sports that enhance the health and well being of individuals and families. Our operating expenses depend on your membership dues. Please become a member of the Ely Nordic Ski Club!
Mailing Address
Ely Nordic Ski Club
PO Box 346
Ely, MN 55731
We are dedicated to delivering the best short-term rehabilitation services and long-term care. Our professional and dedicated rehabilitation staff provides both occupational and physical therapy. Whether your goal is to return home safely and independently or to live a fully enriched life here at Boundary Waters Care Center, we are committed to help you reach it.
Residents come to us at a challenging time in their lives, and we understand the significance of each of their situations. We strive to help every resident experience pride and the personal satisfaction of achievement.
We are committed to Caring Above and Beyond, our program for quality care and customer service, as well as values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. We would be happy to give you a private tour of Boundary Waters Care Center! Please give us a call at (218) 365-8705, and we’ll arrange it.