Voyageur North Canoe Outfitters
Ely and Western BWCA
Contact Information:
Proprietors: Tanner and Silke Spicer
Direct Phone: 218 365 3251
Email: vno@vnorth.com
Overview:
Wilderness canoe trips into the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park. Permits, fishing licenses, maps, live bait & tackle.
All kinds of canoes starting with solo canoes & going all the way up to 4 person canoes!
Overnight lodging available.
NEW - Winter Ice Fishing Packages available! Sleeper & portable fish house rentals plus all your ice fishing rental needs.
Main Offerings:
- Full Outfitting - Provide complete outfitting needs for your group - canoe, gear, food
- Gear Rental - Tents, camps stoves, packs, sleeping bags, tarps, etc.
- Trip/Route Planning Assistance - Aid in helping plan your route or trip
- Entry Point Shuttles - Shuttles to and from entry points.
- Guide Service - Guiding Trips into BWCA
- BWCA Permits - Reserve Permits for your group
- Canoe Rental
- Meal Planning - Plan and Provide fresh and freeze dried meals for groups.
- Store - Shopping - Store providing gear, fishing gear, maps, food
- Bunkhouse - Bunkhouse available for pre/post trip lodging
- Winter Camping - Winter Ice Fishing Rentals available
- Quetico Outfitting
Additional Offerings 1:
- Kevlar Canoe Rental - Rental of lightweight Canoes
- Maps - Purchase Maps for Planning and Navigation
- Solo Canoe Rental - Rental of Solo Canoes
- Minnesota Fishing Licenses - Fishing Licenses Available On-Site
- Hot Showers - Hot Showers for post trip cleanup
Additional Offerings 2:
- Northstar Canoes - Rental of Northstar Canoes
- Wenonah Canoes - Rental of Wenonah Canoes
- Souris River Canoes - Rental of Souris River Canoes
- Kayak Rental - Rental of Kayaks
- Gear Sales - Providing Sales of gear
- Food Sales - Providing Sales of dry goods for your trip
- Fishing Tackle - BWCA fishing gear for sale
- Live Bait - Live Bait for Sales for your fishing needs
- Fish Finder Rental - Rental of Fish Finders
- Satellite Phones - Rental of Satellite Phones for emergency contact
- Spot Communicators - Rental of Spot Devices
Boundary Waters Entry Points Supported
- Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake - Good idea to get a tow across Burntside!
- Slim Lake - 6
- Big Lake - 7
- Moose River (south) - 8
- Little Indian Sioux River (south) - 9
- Little Indian Sioux River (north) - 14
- Moose/Portage River (north) - 16
- Stuart River - 19
- Angleworm Lake - 20
- Mudro Lake (restricted--no camping on Horse Lake) - 22
- Mudro Lake - 23
- Wood Lake - 26
- Snowbank Lake Only - 28
- Ojibway Lake/North Kawishiwi River - 29
- Lake One - 30
- South Kawishiwi River - 32
- Little Gabbro Lake - 33
- Island River - 34
- Isabella Lake - 35
- Hog Creek - 36
- Kawishiwi Lake - 37
- Bog Lake - 67
- From CANADA - 71
- Little Isabella River - 75
- South Hegman Lake - 77
- Snake River - 84
- Trout Lake - 1
- Little Vermilion Lake (Crane Lake) - 12
- Lac LaCroix Only - 12A
- Fall Lake - 24
- Moose Lake - 25
- Snowbank Lake - 27
- Farm Lake - 31
- Trout Lake - A
- Fall Lake Only - C
- Fall Lake and Beyond - D
- Moose Lake Chain Only - F
- Moose Lake to Prairie Portage - G
- Snowbank Lake - H
- South Farm Lake - I
Quetico Entry Points Supported
- Baptism Creek - 11
- Pickerel Lake - 12
- Nym Lake - 21
- Sue Falls - 22
- Mack Lake - 23
- Cirrus lake - 31
- Quetico Lake - 32
- Threemile Lake - 41
- Maligne River - 42
- McAree Lake - 43
- Bottle River - 44
- Basswood River - 51
- Sarah Lake - 52
- Kahshahapiwi Lake - 53
- Agnes Lake - 61
- Carp Lake - 62
- Knife Lake - 71
- Man Chain Lakes - 72
Summer Staff needed!
Housekeeping Supervisor & staff, Gear Supervisor, Drivers/Front Retail/Gear staff needed for May to mid-October.
We are looking for friendly and motivated customer service individuals with integrity and attention to details who don’t mind helping in any department.
Enjoy living and working on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, in Ely Minnesota but at the edge of town so you can enjoy ease of access to the city. Employee perks include free canoe & gear rental use and discounts on store merchandise. Limited staff housing available.
Please email vno@vnorth.com to request an application or email us your resume.
Inquiries can also mail information to:
Voyageur North Outfitters
1829 E Sheridan St
Ely MN 55731
218-365-3251