This is a great store for quality men's and women's outdoor shoes, boots and clothing. I've found…read moregreat shirts for my husband and winter boots for me. I also bought kuhl pants that I love! The people who work there are nice and helpful!

I'm in town for the week , trying to find somewhere open in this winter tundra for gifts…read more Jackpot,found this adorable shop! Mmmm the lovely smell as you walk in. Lots of Ely stuff here. Saunas are a big thing up here, they have a whole section dedicated to sauna stuff. Lots of essential oils! Jewelry,kitchen stuff,garden deco. And lots more! The girl working here was very friendly and helpful. You need to stop in here!

We found this gift shop exploring around the city of Ely. It had lots of unique items and Ely…read moregifts we could not find at any of the other Ely shops. It has a section dedicated to soaps and sauna stuff. It became our favorite gift shop in Ely.

This is place is a dream. Top notch fantastic. Something for all pocketbooks. Check out my post…read moreat tundrabites.com

Fabulous boutique art gallery. This gallery supports 25 local artist who live within a 30 mile…read moreradius. It is staffed by one of the artist, so if you stop by you'll be able to meet one of these talented local artist. I was attracted to the jewelry and pottery. The beauty of the hand-crafted jewelry was amazing. The attention in detail, blew my mind. The pottery was so beautiful, I had to buy a piece for my master en-suite. The photography and paintings were mostly nature themed, which is not my personal taste, but they were something to behold. If you want a painting or photo of wild animals, they have something for you. The artist working the gallery the day we visited was delightful. She was so energetic and thrilled to talk about the artist we liked. If you're in Ely, take and make the time to stroll through this gallery and experience the amazing talent of these Boundary Waters artist.

The J & L Hardware Store has a good selection of products and good service. Like most to all stores…read morethese days, in my humble opinion, it should have far less product that was made in China or Vietnam, though. Thanks .

When I need something handy, often this place has it. They have a wonderful employee named Susan…read morewho is a great asset to the store. She helps us find what we need quickly and is very knowledgeable about many of the products in the store.

Great little shop with fun and unique gifts. We were able to customize a sweatshirt with our tiny…read moreOne Pine Lake on it! Great customer service too!

Five stars isn't enough for this crew. We fish with Craig at Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides just…read moreabout every year, and our Boundary Waters trips into Basswood are the ones we talk about all winter. From the first phone call he asks the right questions about what you want out of the day, then builds the whole trip around it. Getting into the BWCA on your own takes real planning, but Craig handles all of it, and once you're out there you've got world-class fishing with almost nobody around. He reads the water, adjusts constantly, and genuinely cares that everyone on board catches fish. He handles the big fish with real care too, quick photos and healthy releases. This is what a professional guide service should be. We're already planning next year's trip.

I don't have enough great things to say about Steve and Ginny and the rest of the crew at Spirit of…read morethe Wilderness. We were out on Knife Lake on Tuesday July 14 2026 (the day of the closure and evacuation of the wilderness). I had rented a one way Spot and picked up my permit from Spirit. Unfortunately with the device we had no one could communicate with us, but the crew at Spirit was tracking us and keeping everyone back home aware of our situation. After we got back into Ely, they even offered a bunkhouse for us to stay the night before heading home.

I wanted a work bag, and when I spoke with Terry he came up with a design that really fit my needs…read more A week and a half later it was done and it's so perfect. He went above and beyond my expectations. The quality of the material is only outweighed by the beautiful craftsmanship. Thank you again!

I've been a WIntergreen customer for many years, and have traversed the frozen lakes of Minnesota…read moreon a dogsled tour that remains a delightful, singular highlight of my winter touring, even at temps close to 0^F. Where else can you travel in a sled pulled by dogs descended from ones that pioneered travel to the North Pole, and then come home to such a spectacular menu? Their clothing just has a charm that is so distinct from the usual mass-produced merchandise purveyed in larger commercialized businesses. I recently purchased a Wintergreen merino wool layer, and am astonished by the comfort, feel, and quality. I hope they continue to set a standard for well into the future.

A beautiful storefront with local handmade winter gear. I've seen designs like theirs before and…read morehad no idea everything was handmade and local. (Made right in Ely!) The prices match the quality and work that goes into their items. (They are dog friendly!) There is even an "outlet" sale area in the basement for imperfects and clearance. Friendly, helpful staff