Grand Ely Lodge is a one of a kind Northwoods destination at the gateway to the Boundary Waters. Combining fine dining, superior lodging, meeting space and outdoor recreation, Grand Ely is its own oasis, offering the amenities of a full-service resort and the personalized service of a staff who know their guests by name. Shagawa Lake and the surrounding area are outdoor playgrounds for families and groups of all types. Free bikes, canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and a full service marina help you explore the Great North while the Bear Cub Club for Kids entertains your little ones for hours! Accommodations are rich in Northwoods flavor, with log furniture and warm woodsy tones.

Family

Once you arrive, you only have to leave if you want to. This is an ideal spot for family retreats and reunions of all sizes. Kids are the center of attention at Grand Ely: The Bear Cub Club offers scheduled activities all summer, there are nightly campfires for everyone and kids under 10 eat free!

Fishing

Shagawa Lake is home to thriving populations of smallmouth bass, walleye and northern pike. The resort can arrange guided fishing and remote trips to other lakes, or you can stock up on bait at the marina, grab a boat, some complimentary fishing equipment and set out on your own angling adventure.

Holiday

Come Christmas time, the resort is decked out with over 45 trees, and you can help decorate them! Specialized activities, decor and holiday fare put everyone in the spirit, whether it’s Easter or July 4th. And here's an insider's secret: the Lodge is the best spot in town to see the fireworks.

Lake

Shagawa Lake hosts limitless recreation: Fish for walleye and pike, take out a canoe, kayak or paddleboat or rent a pontoon or motorboat from the marina. You’ll enjoy easy access to the Boundary Waters and many other area water holes as well as free dock space if you bring you own boat.

Nature

Here you’re at nature’s doorstep. Hike and hunt in evergreen forests and canoe and kayak on sparkling lakes. A float plane will fly into Grand Ely’s dock and whisk you away to remote lakes and wilderness areas. Ely is the "canoe capital of the world" and it's never met a nature lover it didn't like.

Romantic

Shagawa Lake and its pine tree shores are beautiful settings for weddings and romantic getaways. If you’re the adventurous types, summer is the perfect time for an outdoor excursion together. For a quiet retreat, fall is your season, when kids are back in school and the landscape's alive with color.

Combining fine dining, superior lodging, meeting space and outdoor recreation, Grand Ely is its own oasis, offering the amenities of a full-service resort and the personalized service of a staff who know their guests by name. Shagawa Lake and the surrounding area are outdoor playgrounds for families and groups of all types. Free bikes, canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and a full service marina help you explore the Great North while the Bear Cub Club for Kids entertains your little ones for hours! Accommodations are rich in Northwoods flavor, with log furniture and warm woodsy tones.

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