Ely MN is the Canoe capital of America and is busy with many options.  The BWCAW  requires permits to access the wilderness area, between May 1st and Sept 30th.  You must apply for these permits.  To do this just click on the link that follows to get all the information you will need.  BWCA PERMITS



Fishing  in the Ely area is excellent with Northern Pike, Walleye, Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and a wide variety of trout.  With over 1000 lakes surrounding Ely, most waters are not over crowded.  Whether fishing from a shore line, boat, canoe, or ice fishing, every fish is sure to give you the thrill of a life time.

 Babes Bait  Click here   Licenses, bait, canoe rentals, and all your  fishing needs.

Shopping 

Ely has many small shops downtown and something for everyone can be found.  And don't forget on Tuesday night during the summer you can listen to music while you shop.

Ely has the International Wolf Center and  the North American Bear Center. You have many options while visiting Ely to fill one day or several; great fishing, hiking, shopping, canoeing, Dorothy Molter Museum, Ely Winton Historical Museum, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hunting and so much more. Ely  is surrounded by thousands of lakes and trails.  Many interesting places; Hegman Lake pictroglyphs, water falls, wilderness lakes and much more await you.

Outfitting                                                                                      

Bill Slaughter's  Northwoods Guide Service  might have what you are looking for.  A day fishing, overnight camping, or a winter sleddog trip with winter camping, fishing, or just sightseeing.  The sign of a successful guide is how well his customers speak of him.  Bill has been featured in many well known magazines such as Midwest Outdoors, New York Times,and the Outdoor News just to name a few.  Whether your new to the BWCA,  Ely area, or a veteran, Bill can customize a trip for all your needs. 

Snowmobiling  has many trails bisecting the Ely area.   The Taconite Trail and Tomahawk Trail are Nationally recognized.  
Snowmobile from the front door of your room.  Ride thought some of the most scenic areas and lakes around Ely, Tower, Babbitt.  Maybe take a longer ride  towards the Northshore.  No matter what you decide, just park, unload, and ride the many trails that await you.
                  

Festivals and Events
July
-Blueberry Art Fest           September - Fall Festival            February
-Winter Festival            March
Wolf Track Classic Sled Dog Races
	Places to see
	- International Wolf Center
	-North American Bear Center
	-Ely / Winton Historical Museum
	-Trezona Miners Lake Trail
	-Dorthy Molter Museum

                    Hiking and cross country ski trails

-Hegman Lake
-Hidden Valley
-Miners Lake (Trezona trail)
-Bass Lake
-most lake trailheads

These are just a few things to see and do in the Ely area.  Come and enjoy Ely and everything Ely has to offer. Call 1-888-270-2245 to start your four season experience today.