Why Use An Outfitter?

The Ely area now boasts 22 professional canoe trip outfitters. More than just canoe renters, an outfitter is an outdoor recreation professional. They are biologists, historians and woods-wise guides whose knowledge and love of this area will add immensely to the pleasure you'll have on your canoe trip.

An outfitter will make your wilderness canoe trip worry-free by providing you with advice and specially designed lightweight food supplies and equipment. Just climb into your canoe and enjoy the scenery. A BWCAW canoe trip can be one of the most rewarding and adventurous vacations you ever take. Combine the breathtaking beauty, wildlife, fishing and just plain fun of camping and you'll have memories of the canoe country to last a lifetime.

Imagine the view of a summer sunset across a remote Minnesota lake with the haunting cries of a loon serenading you to sleep each night. Maybe you'll see the northern lights from a campsite that was seemingly untouched when you landed your canoe. For many, the BWCAW means quality wilderness fishing. Your outfitter can let you know what's hitting on what lake. Fishing pressure is light on most lakes, and a short portage off the regular routes could put you into a lakes that are seldom visited or fished!

If you want a vacation where you can relish the beauty and peacefulness of one of America's most natural wilderness areas, escape the crowds and come to Ely. Call or email an Ely area outfitter and take home a real sense of accomplishment from your next vacation.