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At Make A Point Promotional Products, a company located in beautiful Ely, Minnesota, we combine our strong local presence with a worldwide selection of imprinted promotional products and embroidered apparel. We personally show you how to use custom-imprinted products to effectively promote or market your company, team or club.

Mary's Spinning Wheel
126 E Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-4052

Beautiful fabrics, sewing notions, fine yarns, knitting and crocheting notions, needlework kits, DMC, etc. 100% cottons and wonderful selections of quilting notions.

Miners' Inn
45 W Chapman Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-5118
Toll Free: (800) 688-0218

Miners' Inn offers winter through summer adventure and is ideally located near unique shops, dining areas, hiking and ski trails and northern Minnesota wilderness lakes, fishing, canoeing, golfing and snowmobiling (located on the trail). For the adventurous spirit, Miners' Inn welcomes groups, families, business people, couples and singles for retreats, reunions, and anniversaries.

Snow removal from the top of your roof is a dangerous and physically demanding job. You need to minimize your pain while enhancing your gain. You need to reduce your time outdoors in foul weather doing a big, ugly job. And you need a quality tool to do it. That's why the MinnSNOWta Roof Razor roof rake is the tool of choice when it comes to removing snow from your roof and protecting your investment.

Ely Minnesota Resorts, Boundary Waters Outfitters and Ely MN Guided Fishing Trips with Moose Track Adventures your Ely Minnesota vacation destination, Family and Fishing Resort.

Minnesota's online northwoods gift shop, Mostly Moose and More. Our gifts are geared towards the northwoods enthusiast, and we specialize in gifts unique to the nothern Minnesota area. Moose gifts are our priority, but we also have a variety of bear, wolves, deer, and loon gifts.

Located in Ely, Minnesota, Motel Ely Budget Host is a family owned and operated motel located in the Superior National Forest, and is a main departure point for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA). Motel Ely offers impeccably clean, comfortable rooms with a courteous staff. We have been awarded the Budget Host Award of Excellence four years running, and are also Mobile Travel Guide rated.

Music Outfitters
134 N 1st Avenue E
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-2889
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We specialize in independent music from independent bands and independent musicians - not only those from Ely and the Iron Range of Minnesota, but across the country and the world. We believe the best music available is ignored by the major record labels, so we fully support those independent musicians who believe in themselves and their music.

Since 1944 Nedrebo’s Formal Wear has helped generations of men look and feel their very best. For your wedding, prom, college formal, Black Tie event, or just a special night on the town…Nedrebo’s knows tuxedos.

The North American Bear Center allows visitors to see and learn about bears, some in intensive workshops. The Bear Center and biologist Lynn Rogers  rescue, rehabilitate and when possible release bears. They also conserve bear habitat, educate the public about the exaggerated sense of danger that surrounds bears and try to reduce human-bear conflicts.

Boundary Waters / Quetico Park / BWCA canoe trip outfitters: North Country Canoe Outfitters, Ely, Minnesota.

We provide closing, title insurance and abstracting services to buyers, sellers, realtors, mortgage lenders and developers. We are committed to providing fast, professional, and reliable service to assure that your real estate transaction is a pleasurable experience. Our professional services span throughout the State of Minnesota.

The mission of the NLAA is to support and develop the arts - visual, performing and literary - in order to enrich the quality of life in Ely and the surrounding area. We create events in which culture of all types can be enjoyed by residents and visitors to the area.

NLAA sponsors events in the visual arts, literary arts, dance, theater, and music. We also sponsor events especially for children throughout the year.

Northern Lights Lodge
is located along the shore of Bear Island Lake just outside of Ely Minnesota.

Northern Lights Services provides a full line of services to meet your cabin or home needs here in the northwoods. Our services can be customized to fit any situation and our service area includes Babbitt, Ely, Embarrass, Fall Lake, Tower and Winton.

24 Hour Roadside Service
Towing & Recovery
Cars -- Trucks -- RVs -- Busses
Secure Onsite Temporary Storage
Jump Starts -- Lock Outs -- Tire Changes
Interstate Battery Sales

Northernair Lodge
2123 Haapala Road
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-4882
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A relaxing Minnesota wilderness vacation awaits you at Northernair Lodge, near Ely on private access Lake Mitchell. Lakeside cabins and a wonderful family-oriented setting. Fish, swim, hike, bike or just enjoy the peace and quiet.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Quetico Park Canoe paddling trips. Canoe outfitter and Guide in Minnesota and Canada.

PACKSACK offers a wilderness adventure of canoe trips into the BWCA and Quetico Park, and 3 homey, lakeside housekeeping log cabins on Fall Lake three miles from Ely Minnesota.

Paddle Inn
1314 E Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-6036
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Open all year. Park at door. Car plug-ins. Additional truck and trailer parking. Direct access to Tomahawk and Taconite trails. Free local calls. Complimentary coffee all day.

Pine Manor Townhouses offer a quiet country setting in the pines with beautifully landscaped grounds to conform with the natural environment. Inside are all of the conveniences you need and outside is a fun playground for the kids.

Pine Point Lodge
474 Kawishiwi Trail
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-5581
Web: www.boundarywaters.com/pinepoint

All of our ample cabins include shower equipped bathrooms, gas heat and hot water. A gas range, a full sized refrigerator, coffee maker, and a complete array of cooking and eating utensils are provided. A microwave oven rounds out our new kitchens. Each cabin has its own Webber Kettle bar-b-que grill adjacent to its lakefront deck.

We are canoe trip outfitters in Ely, Minnesota. We rent canoes and camping gear to paddlers who love to canoe and camp in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Canada's Quetico Provincial Park. We'll plan your BWCA trip and get your camping permits with efficiency and expertise. We also offer guided Worldwide Paddling Trips in the Boundary Waters and beyond!

Praise Fellowship Center
302 E Boundary Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-6033

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At Razor Edge Systems we take cutting edges very seriously. That is why we offer sharpening products that make it possible for anyone to put a professional, razor edge on hunting knives, culinary and chef knives, broadheads, fish hooks, and more. We guarantee our knife sharpening tools and other sharpening products 100% to your satisfaction.

Northern Minnesota's internet source for kevlar canoes, camping gear, fishing tackle, and outdoor equipment for the BWCA - Ely, MN. New, improved kevlar canoes that can truly withstand the rigors of wilderness travel including rocks and rough water, are now a reality. Souris River Canoes are constructed with lots of kevlar, flexible epoxy resins, and a unique flexible rib system.

This 5 cabin resort offers unique privacy but also includes the amenities of our larger family resort right next door. All but one unit is within a few feet of White Iron Lake. All units have been renovated in the last 4 years and include full baths and kitchens.

River Point Resort & Outfitting

River Point Resort is one of the premier Minnesota Resorts-Ely, Minnesota Resorts-for Minnesota resort vacations--adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area BWCA. Check out Ely, MN and River Point Resort. You'll LOVE both!

St. Anthony's Catholic Church
231 E Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone:(218) 365-4017
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Pastor:  Father Bill Skarich
Saturday Mass:  5:00 pm
Sunday Mass:  10:00 am

Residential, Rural, Recreational, Commercial real estate... whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply want to know the value of your property...WE DO IT ALL!  We've been real estate brokers and selling real estate in Ely, MN for over 30 years...we invite you to join our long list of satisfied buyers!!

Secret Sisters Boutique
244 W Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-5055
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We are a friendly store with a warm homelike feel. We "Sisters" are fun, helpful and enjoy our customers. Stop in for coffee, cookies and take time to browse our two floors plus a garage full of New and Consigned Clothing, Vintage and Victorian items, Antiques, Jewelry, Gifts and More.

Shagawa Inn
1973 W Shagawa Road
PO Box 148
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-5154
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All cabins are modernized with carpeting and a bathroom. Cabins range from 1 to 3 bedrooms, and can accommodate up to 8 people. The living rooms are fully furnished and have ceiling fans and color/cable TV. All the cabins have air conditioning, so you can stay cool when it's to hot.

Shig-Wak Resort
1770 Echo Trail
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-5285
Toll Free: (

Shig-Wak is a family resort near Ely, MN, and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) -- quietly secluded in a bay on Little Long Lake.  You'll enjoy bonfires near the beach at night, pot-luck dinners and activities for all ages.  Fish for walleye, northern pike, large and smallmouth bass and panfish.  Children will enjoy the playground near the beach and a safe swimming area.

Silver Rapids Lodge
459 Kawishiwi Trail
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-4877
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Our Lakeside suites are situated on Farm Lake with a perfect view of the Northern Lights. Our 1 or 2 bedroom suites offer motel amenities in the quaint environment of the northwoods. Some have full kitchens, patios with barbecue grill (available upon request).

Skube's Bait & Tackle
1810 E Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-5358

Minnows, leeches, crawlers, complete fishing tackle, fishing licenses, dry ice, wet ice, boat rental, guide service. Open 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Smitty's on Snowbank
14564 Snow Lodge Road
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-6032
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Situated at the very edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA), Smitty’s On Snowbank offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore this wilderness wonderland. Choose between Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, Cross-country Skiing, Canoeing and more.

Specializing in primitive antiques and furniture, stoneware, tools, fishing, mining, Ely history. Featuring art gallery, new books, Snowfire Body Products, gifts. We buy, sell, and trade antiques.

Spectrum Health Company is the name to know and trust when it comes to health care assisted living and other transitional senior care services. .

With over 25 years of outfitting and guiding youth and adult groups in the wilderness, owners Steve and Kathy know how to help you plan your trip. Focusing on comfort, safety and enjoyment they are ready to walk with you through the planning process, helping you avoid frustration and to make the most of your vacation time.

Steger Moosehide Mukluks are native styled, come with felt liners and insoles and have durable, flexible, treaded rubber soles. Our native styled Steger Moosehide Moccasins are superbly light and comfortable. They offer our traditional super-flexible, treaded rubber sole, as well as a contour insole.

Stony Ridge Resort & Cafe
60 W Lakeview Avenue
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-6757
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Stony Ridge Resort is a family operated resort located just north of Ely, on the south side of Shagawa Lake. Stony Ridge offers rustic log cabins with the modern conveniences of home. We also offer RV and tent sites with water and electric hook-ups and of course, an awesome view of scenic Shagawa Lake.

Super 8
1605 E Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-2873
Toll Free: (800) 800-8000
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The Super 8 in Ely, MN. offers, 30 rooms, 27-Inch Remote control color cable TV, Free local calls, Hairdryers in all rooms, Free High Speed Internet, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness nearby.

Tamarack Resort
3499 Tamarack Lane
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-6120
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Tamarack Resort is a serene escape on Burntside Lake in the beautiful Superior National Forest. Resting on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Tamarack is the perfect respite from city life.

The Bouquet Shop
517 E Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-3120
Toll Free: (877) 603-4916
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The Bouquet Shop, your local Ely florist, delivers fresh flowers throughout the Ely, MN area. The Bouquet Shop offers same-day flower delivery on all arrangements.

The Pebble Spa Co. - pampering in Ely and Virginia, Minnesota, through massage, facials, spa parties and more!

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Fortune 500 financial services membership organization, helps nearly 3 million members achieve their financial goals and give back to their communities.

Timber Ridge Trading Company at 228 East Sheridan St. in Ely, Minnesota offers Ely shoppers Northwoods crafts and cabin furniture and decor to please the eye and budget. You'll be happy you stopped in and so will we. Let us help you find that one thing you've been looking for for your home or cabin and to remind you through out the year of your special trip to Ely.

Timber Trail Lodge & Outfitters
629 Kawishiwi Trail
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-4879
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Timber Trail Lodge is a premier four-season Northern Minnesota family resort. Located just seven miles from Ely, Minnesota, Timber Trail Lodge sits on the south shore of Farm Lake, one of four interconnected lakes offering both motorized boating and Boundary Waters canoeing experiences.

4-season, 75-acre family resort on beautiful Bear Island Lake. 24 wooded campsites (8 lakefront) w/water/elec. hookups, picnic tables & individual fire rings. Mod., clean shower house. Spacious lodge w/gameroom & unique Wolf Country Gift Shop.

We provide our clientele with quality construction services, in the Ely, Babbitt and Tower-Lake Vermilion area. It’s all about honesty, respect, integrity, pride in a job well done; our work is a reflection of ourselves.

Trezona House Bed & Breakfast
315 E. Washington Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-4809

Trezona House is a rambling, spacious, 100-year-old Ely landmark that reeks of history and sits just two blocks from downtown and the 4-mile Trezona Trail. Four large heritage bedrooms--Cabin, Miner's, Hunter's and Angler's--are packed with area memorabilia, boast "amazingly comfortable beds" and big closets.

United Methodist Church of Ely
305 E Camp Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-3355

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Vermilion Community College provides environmental and general education to enable students from all walks of life to become well rounded ethical citizens prepared to work, live, and learn in a changing world.

Veterans on the Lake
161 Fernberg Road
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-6900
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Veterans on the Lake Resort, a not-for-profit organization will provide a barrier-free setting for a memorable outdoor recreation experience for disabled veterans, veterans, their families, friends and supporters; designed "With Veterans in Mind" while recognizing what they have contributed to and sacrificed for our nation.

We are a full service outfitter specializing in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Quetico Provincial Park canoe trips. Whether you are looking for a fully outfitted Canoe Camping Vacation or a guided fishing trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, we have what you need!

WELY AM & FM

WELY serves the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota, and is known for its quirky, eclectic, community-oriented programming. WELY broadcasts a wide range of material, from traditional polkas to rock music to zany wilderness "shout outs" for people camping in the surrounding wilderness.

One-of-a-kind family vacations await at White Iron Beach Resort, where our cabins overlook beautiful White Iron Lake near Ely, Minnesota, making ours one of northeastern Minnesota’s finest family vacation and fishing resorts!

Experience the silent and beautiful world of winter in Northern Minnesota and the thrill of dog sledding with White Wolf Dog Sled Outfitters.

A boat ride across Snowbank Lake to a secluded bay on its eastern shore brings you to our private wilderness cabins and lodge. Wilderness Bay’s unique location accessible only by water combined with excellent accommodations provides a vacation retreat unlike any other.

Wilderness Outfitters, the oldest and one of the largest canoe outfitters in Ely, is home to over 15 employees, with an inventory of greater than 125 canoes. Wilderness Outfitters has successfully adapted to the changes in the Park and continues to recognize and respond to the needs of our customers. In addition to being the foremost leader in outfitting wilderness canoe trips, we also offer exciting fly-in canoe trip packages, deluxe fishing tent camps, and remote Canadian Outpost Cabins.

Wilderness Wind nurtures our relationships to God and creation through wilderness living that promotes spirituality, cooperation and environmental sustainability.

Deer hunting apparel, hand drawn wildlife art screen printed t-shirts, and handmade lifelike furry animal gifts. Wholesale or Retail customers welcome!

Our staff of professional REALTORS and Brokers has deep roots in the greater Ely, Minnesota area. Our team has over 87 years experience in real estate sales alone. Our agents and brokers come from diverse work experiences. Together, WildWoods Land Company can offer experienced knowledge in land surveying, construction and development, resort ownership and management and rental management.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) outfitters. BWCA has 1200 miles of canoe routes so use the best Boundary Waters Outfitters, Williams and Hall, with over 26 years experience.

A small town, family-owned company where clothing is still "Made in USA" start to finish and where quality and customer service mean everything.

Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge
1101 Ring Rock Road
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-6022
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Looking for a great winter vacation? For nearly 30 years, Wintergreen has offered lodge-to-lodge dog sledding vacations and dogsled camping adventures for all ages -- no experience needed!  Wintergreen is the north country’s premier recreational dogsledding center & the nation’s only resort devoted exclusively to dog mushing.

WN Plumbing & Heating
203 E Conan Street
Ely, MN 55731
Phone: (218) 365-5548
Web:

We offer a wide variety of Plumbing and Heating services in the Ely and Vermilion area. W-N Plumbing & Heating also specializes in custom cabinet supply and design by Crystal® Cabinetry.

Wolfland manufactures Linux and Windows computers.  We also repair computers, design websites and perform data recovery.

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Whether it's a guided camp, fish and canoe trip, a day hiking the portages, or a snowmobile ride on our well groomed trails, your adventure to the North woods begins with a phone call or e-mail to Ya Ta Hey, our retail store in the heart of downtown Ely, Minnesota.

Ely may be the Canoe Capitol of the World but it also has the world's finest sausages! Zup's was founded on family tradition, the spirit still lives within the organization. The friendly greetings, the welcoming smiles and always an extended hand of help. Zup's popularity is well known and quite apparent; just take a look at the Guest book and see for yourself!