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.

CQ Squared provides talent consultation and professional learning and leadership development expertise. Our purpose is to help business owners of all sizes fully leverage their employees and achieve the associated results. The four types of services available are: consulting to assess and take action in the HR performance/process space, coaching, instructional design, development and/or delivery and, strategic planning. If you don’t know where to start, contact us to help you formulate a plan.

Gracious hospitality, fine dining, comfortable & casually elegant log cabins & a pristine, island-dotted lake combine to give you a treasured vacation experience in the Minnesota Northwoods. Nestled among the pines on the southern shore of Burntside Lake, Burntside is a summer resort which has been welcoming guests since 1913 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Early information shares stories of guests enjoying hospitable lodging in accommodations at what would become Burntside Lodge as early as 1911…over 100 years ago. Reservations are required and can be made by calling us at (218) 365-3894. You may also email requests with your phone number and we will confirm by telephone.

Britton’s Cafe is a classic home style cafe with walls covered in memorabilia, a diner-like bar to sit at, and character all around.

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.

Brandau Plumbing & Heating is a family owned and operated business established in 1989. The owner, Mike Brandau, has a Master Plumber’s license and is a certified Uponor Wirsbo installer. He oversees all the plumbing and heating operations. Jeremiah Brandau holds a Master Plumber’s license as well and handles bidding for various projects. Jeremiah is also a Certified Wirsbo Installer. Richard Moravitz is our third master plumber. Brandau Plumbing and Heating has been in business for over 28 years.

The Boundary Waters Journal is a quarterly magazine designed to help you plan great wilderness trips to the BWCAW and Quetico. This quarterly magazine features trips stories from the BWCA and Quetico. Our writers and guides share detailed information and photos about their trips including fishing locations and techniques, camping tips, favorite camp sites, trip routes, seasonal information and more! Photo Credit: Gary Hamer radiantspiritgallery.com

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.

At Ely Outfitting Company and Boundary Waters Guide Service, sharing the wilderness is our passion. We are committed to ensuring you and your friends and family have the best possible Boundary Waters canoe trip! Our friendly, trail-wise staff provide personalized canoe trip outfitting, expert advice, and quality guided trips so that families and friends of all backgrounds and experience levels may enjoy the rejuvenating spirit of the outdoors in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park.

We are an independent, locally owned bank, committed to you and your success. Local people. Local decisions. At your service. On your side.