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.
Grab a cold beverage, enjoy a savory sandwich, and take in the view of Shagawa Lake indoors or from the deck—it’s a great place to converse with guests and locals alike. Antlers Lounge is a relaxed Ely, MN bar that serves up the town’s best wine list, specialty drinks, and most impressive lake views.
Order one of our four beers on tap or choose one of our wide range of bottled brews, including local favorites like Iron Range Amber, James Page and Nordeast. Add one of our specialty sandwiches – try the Caesar Prime Rib Sandwich, Shagawa Combo, or Fish In The Weeds and nine flavors of wings to create the perfect lakeside experience. For our sports fans, munch on free popcorn and watch your favorite team play on our four flat-screen TV’s, while for all families, children under the age of ten eat for free from our kids menu.
Antlers Lounge is a place to enjoy great company, beautiful views and a good time—join us soon at our bar in Ely, Minnesota.
Antlers Lounge Hours: 11:00am – 1:00am* Daily
*Closing time may vary without notice based on business demand.
A Laundry Room is a locally owned self-service coin operated laundromat to wash & dry your clothes.
Let’s start with a proper introduction. We’re the Ott family – Gene, Jane, Nick (son) and Danielle, (daughter in law) and we acquired the property in 2000. Originally from Northeast Iowa, we had been scout leaders and Boundary Waters Minnesota camping enthusiasts for several years when the opportunity arose to make a lifestyle change that simply delighted us. Since that time, we have built an outfitting service that, we believe, is one of the best in the area. In addition to outfitting services, we have authentic log cabins, right on Fall Lake for non-campers to experience great fishing and conveniently explore the Ely area.
Our cabins and lodge (with bunkhouse) have an amazing history. The cabins were originally built and located up on Pipestone Bay on Basswood Lake. When Congress declared “The Wilderness Act of 1964, all buildings needed to be either moved or burnt to the ground, restoring the natural wilderness. Shortly after, each log was labeled, deconstructed, floated up through Newton Lake to Fall Lake and put back together, like a complex jigsaw puzzle. Can you imagine the planning and the work to accomplish this?
We’re honored by every guest that chooses Packsack and promise to make every effort to build a wilderness experience that best matches your wishes.
The Ely Municipal Airport (ELO) is a publicly owned airport located 4 miles south of downtown Ely, Minnesota. The airport has approximately 21 flight operations a day.
Administrative control of the airport is the responsibility of a seven member Airport Commission. The airport is staffed by Airport Manager, Jim Preblich.
Runways and Taxiways:
One 5,600 foot paved runway with paved taxiway.
A Terminal Building with a lounge, waiting area, and office space with internet access.
Hangers with space available to rent.
US Forest Service Air Support
Fixed Base Operator (FBO), offering:
Aircraft tie downs
Aircraft Hangers
Aircraft fuel sales
100LL
Jet A
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft based on the field: 21
Single engine airplanes: 19
Multi engine airplanes: 2
Aircraft operations: avg 22/day
local general aviation: 61%
transient general aviation: 37%
air taxi: 2%
We are a Bible believing, gospel preaching church in the north woods of Minnesota, located in Ely, Minnesota. Ely is sometimes called the “End of the Road”, but we are a church that seeks to take the gospel “From the End of the Road to the Ends of the Earth.”
Our Service times are as follows:
Sunday School- 9:00am
Sunday Worship – 10:30am
Prayer Times for Men and Women – Mondays at 7:00pm
Systematic Theology Study – Wednesdays at 7:00pm
We Love Moms Ministry – 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
Amici’s offers an hourly and a full day rate for events. With the room layout and wireless capabilities, the space is perfect for wedding receptions, corporate meetings, fundraisers, and more.
With our state of the art sound system your music options are limitless – hire a band/DJ or plug in your iPod. While using the dimmable lights, dance floor, full service bar and more, we are able to provide the ultimate experience tailored especially for you.
Call us at (218) 365-4433 to tour Amici’s Event Center.
Charles R. Zeugner, CPA is a tax and accounting firm in Ely, MN. We work with individuals, small businesses, and not-for-profits.
Praise Fellowship, a non-denominational Christian church is centered in Jesus Christ and uses only the Bible to teach the difference between religion and Christianity.
No traditions, no rituals, only the Word of God and His love is taught to lead and guide others into accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, which then leads to living an abundant and purposeful life here and now, while giving the assurance of possessing eternal life in heaven after leaving this world. We want people to know that God is love and that Jesus came to save us not condemn us, and the only way to possessing eternal life is having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sunday morning Bible Study Classes are held at 9 a.m.
Sunday morning services start at 10 a.m.
The second Sunday of each month is our Communion Sunday
Church Office Hours:
Thursdays from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.