Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Ely, Minnesota (MN)

All visits and appointments by reservation only, PLEASE! Located near Ely, Minnesota, a special little town known far and wide as the Gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the Superior National Forest, we provide exciting dog sledding adventures to individuals, families, and groups of all kinds. Our knowledgeable, seasoned guides accompany you as you drive your team of eager, friendly, sled dogs over scenic wilderness trails. That, combined with our thorough trip preparation, top-notch equipment, comfortable facilities, and convenient proximity to Ely, makes a Chilly Dogs Sled Dog Trip the perfect winter activity.

Personalized dog sledding adventures in the scenic north woods of Minnesota. Learn to drive your own dog team. Custom day trips, yurt stays, lodge vacations, camping and fishing trips by dog team. Active vacations for ages 8 to 88, with friendly sled dogs and professional staff. All skills taught. One or two people/sled. Adventure guaranteed. Explore the Boundary Waters wilderness, pristine frozen lakes and enchanted boreal forests. See website for details and dogsledding packages.

Ranked by NPR among "Minnesota's Best Lodges" & by PBS among "America's Best Adventure Lodges," Wintergreen is the nation's premier recreational dogsledding center & (since 1987!) the only lodge devoted exclusively to dogsled vacation fun. From December through March, Wintergreen provides lodge-based dog sledding vacation packages and dogsled camping trips. Mush your own team of our friendly Canadian Eskimo dogs on beautiful northwoods trails with training by our expert guides. You'll be in good hands: National Geographic Adventure ranks Wintergreen as "Best in the Business" and it's directed by Paul Schurke, recipient of the "Explorers Award", "Adventurer of the Year Award," & "Environmental Hero" award. Winter is what we're all about -- we do it very well! Wintergreen offers a dog sledding experience to suit all ages and interests: Our Lodge-based Dogsled Vacation Packages are suited for persons ages 8 to 80 & require no experience or gear. Enjoy our fun-lovin' tail-waggin' world!

Full and partial outfitting for Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Ontario's Quetico Provincial Park. Hours change as we enter late August and then again in September, so make sure you call after August 16th to check on the current open hours.

For over 50 years, Williams and Hall has been the premier outfitter for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and Quetico wildernesses. With our location on Moose Lake, you can paddle directly from our dock into the BWCA. We offer excellent equipment, lodging and a dining room.

At Ely Outfitting Company, sharing the Boundary Waters is our passion. We are committed to ensuring you have the best possible BWCA canoe trip. Our friendly, trail-wise staff provide personalized canoe trip outfitting, expert advice, and quality guided trips so friends and families 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. See us for (1) complete quality outfitting packages, (2) partial outfitting packages, (3) canoe and gear rentals, and (4) professionally guided tours.

Cliff Wold’s Outfitting Co. has been serving Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Quetico Provincial Park canoe trippers since 1961. Experience and knowledge, combined with an unwavering commitment to value and personal service, makes Cliff Wold’s the canoe outfitter of choice for many groups. From planning to packing, we can help with every aspect of your wilderness canoe trip. Our complete canoe outfitting package includes all the lightweight camping and canoeing equipment you need for an enjoyable trip, plus a delicious menu of deluxe custom-packed meals. We also offer partial canoe outfitting services for those who need a canoe or some additional equipment. Whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran to the canoe trails, we’re here to help ensure your wilderness canoe trip is a success. When you choose Cliff Wold’s, you’ve chosen the best!

Spirit of the Wilderness is a BWCA outfitter and Outdoor Store located in Ely, Minnesota. We are centrally located to service all Ely area Boundary Waters Wilderness permit entry points. Our guests find us an easy one-stop shop. The most important decision you will make before your trip is your choice of outfitter. No one will give the personal attention you need like Spirit of the Wilderness.