Family-owned retailer and manufacturer specializing in outdoor apparel such as coats, jackets, tops, pants & shorts for all ages.
“Our mission is to design and make quality outdoor clothing inspired by Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and other wild places. We strive to build community by relying on local labor, paying livable wages and giving generously. We design, cut and sew all of our clothing right on the main street of Ely, MN.”
Please see our website for more information, product selection and updated hours!
Northern Tier is the Boy Scouts of America’s gateway to adventure in the Great Northwoods. In the summer, Scouts from Northern Tier’s three wilderness canoe bases explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests and wetlands in Northern Minnesota, Northwest Ontario and Northeast Manitoba.
Come to Northern Tier for a whole new level of adventure, up north! From incredible canoe journeys to wild winter wilderness camping, Northern Tier promises the Scouting adventure of a lifetime in the Great North Woods of northern Minnesota and Canada.
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
More than 85 years ago, the National Automotive Parts Association (“NAPA”) was created to meet America’s growing need for an effective auto parts distribution system. Today, 91% of do-it-yourself customers recognize the NAPA brand name.
Whether you are purchasing your first property in the Ely Minnesota area or are ready to re position an existing property we are the company that can help.
We are ready to be your buyers representative or list your existing residential, lake shore, business/commercial property or raw land. We are a small firm that can react to changes in the market place very quickly and give our clients the personal attention they deserve.
Our office has over 20 years combined experience in all types of real estate transactions with Kerry and Jerry having their Brokers license. We have all the tools and contacts available to market your property or to find that perfect home or parcel. We will never ask for a listing fee and only receive compensation when your property transaction is closed.
For over 35 canoe trip seasons we have been one of the leading Boundary Waters outfitters in Ely, Minnesota. We outfit BWCA canoe trips with top-quality gear and meals for both the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota and Quetico Park in Canada. Trips may start or end from our lakeside Ely, Minnesota, outfitting base or the dozens of unique starting locations we serve by van or towboat.
In addition to outfitting private parties, North Country Canoe Outfitters arranges High Adventure youth group canoe trips for hundreds of Boy Scout troops, church youth groups, high school classes, and sport teams each summer into the northern tier of lakes through the Boundary Waters Canoe area of Minnesota and Quetico Park of Ontario Canada. Our files contain dozens of thank you letters from the satisfied adult leaders and youth members of these trips. Give us a call today so we can help you plan a trip of a lifetime! (We’ll do all the heavy lifting.)
The Ely Chamber of Commerce is located on the east end of town on the corner of Hwy 1 & Sheridan Street. We’re the wonderful log cabin nestled among the pines. Need assistance with trail information, finding a room for the night, or directions to our many shops and restaurants? We are here to assist you.
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 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
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
