Why this stop
Use Ely as a gateway to plan a paddling trip matched to your experience.
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THE MINNESOTA EDITION · Wilderness
Boundary Waters gateway
Use Ely as a gateway to plan a paddling trip matched to your experience.
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What to know before you go.
Make the day work
Confirm permits and outfitter details before travel.
What comes next
Connect this visit with North Shore of Lake Superior or Minneapolis riverfront.
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STOP 01 / 04
Boundary Waters gateway
Use Ely as a gateway to plan a paddling trip matched to your experience.
Confirm permits and outfitter details before travel.Explore this stop →STOP 01 / 04 · Nature
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau. Confirm travel conditions with the official places linked in each guide.North Shore of Lake Superior
Waterfalls and rocky shoreline reward a flexible drive north.
Check park access and lake weather before setting out.Explore this stop →STOP 02 / 04 · WildernessBoundary Waters gateway
Use Ely as a gateway to plan a paddling trip matched to your experience.
Confirm permits and outfitter details before travel.Explore this stop →STOP 03 / 04 · CultureMinneapolis riverfront
Follow the Mississippi through museums, food and former mill landmarks.
Choose one neighborhood and check museum hours.Explore this stop →STOP 04 / 04 · WaterVoyageurs National Park
Make a water-centered northern trip with shoreline, islands and night skies.
Arrange a boat plan and check current visitor center access before setting out.Explore this stop →ONE STOP CAN BECOME A TRIP
Follow the next interesting turn.
Explore North Shore of Lake Superior next, or make Boundary Waters gateway part of a trip that fits your time.