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.
With access to 4 lakes, this laid-back, year-round resort in the Superior National Forest was built in 1919, and is 4 miles from the International Wolf Center.
Simple 2- to 8-bedroom cabins have mini-fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus lake views, fire pits and decks. Suites feature 1 or 2 bedrooms, and add full kitchens and/or covered decks.
Our rustic bar serves up a great Bloody Mary and homemade pizzas. Other amenities include a 40-person sauna, a swimming beach, fishing docks, and a marina with boat rentals. There’s also a fish-cleaning house, a game room and a playground.
OzFab is a welding and fabrication service with top-quality expertise and an interest in finding creative solutions for all your welding projects.
We specialize in Aluminum, Steel, and Stainless Steel welding, marine fabrication, custom one-of-a-kind creations, and metal repairs of all shapes and sizes.
Located in Ely Minnesota and also servicing nearby areas with mobile welding capabilities.
Aluminum, Steel, and Stainless Steel Welding
Custom Creations and Repairs
Marine Fabrication (Pontoon, Hull, Dock, and Boat Lift Repairs)
Portable Capabilities
Up North Jobs Inc. is a nonprofit advocacy organization formed to stimulate regional economic development, job growth and to preserve the mining, forest products and other natural resource based industries that carry on operations in our region.
We are committed to counter the radical environmental organizations opposing proposed copper/nickel mining operations in Northeastern Minnesota.
The Brandenburg Gallery showcases the work of Jim Brandenburg who has been National Geographic photographer for over 40 years. Jim Brandenburg is an award-winning nature photographer, filmmaker and philanthropist as well as a publisher of numerous best-sellers including Chased by the Light, Looking for the Summer and Brother Wolf.
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.
At Frisky Otter Ely, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best experience possible. Our fine wine, delicious cocktails, Martini’s, and cold beer will satisfy any taste bud. With a wide variety of drinks and a lively atmosphere, Frisky Otter Ely is the perfect spot for family and friends. We are excited to bring you:
Steaks
Chops
Fish
Gourmet Sandwiches
Italian Specialties
Martini’s
Fine Wine & Cold Beer
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
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Joe’s Marine is a full service marine maintenance and repair facility.
Joe’s Marine & Repair has been family operated since 1974. Joe Gilbert had a vision for the need of a repair shop in the Ely area. He purchased Nordstrom’s Blacksmith Shop on the west end of town and transformed it into a repair shop.
In the beginning the shop was run by Joe, his daughters Sherry and Cathy and his son Kevin. Soon after the business grew Cathy’s husband Rico joined the business. In the early 80’s Kevin came back full time and his wife Paulette came on board. In the mid 80’s Joe’s wife Nancy became the bookkeeper. When Nancy retired Cathy took over the bookkeeping duties. Joe even had his grandchildren Jason, Tony and Jenni working in the shop.
Over the years we have had many wonderful employees helping make Joe’s Marine what it is today.
Bear Island Boats builds and sells handmade wood strip canoes that are functional works of art to honor the heritage of traditional boat building. Our functional works of art are made available to nonprofits at cost to serve as a funding model to support their organizations’ mission.
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.
