Canoe Country Outfitters

Name, Address & Telephone

Canoe Country Outfitters
PO Box 30
Ely, MN 55731

Telephone: 800-752-2306
Telephone: 218-365-4046
Email: cco@frontiernet.net
Link to their web site: http://www.canoecountryoutfitters.com

Directions to Outfitter

Canoe Country Outfitters is conveniently located in downtown Ely on Sheridan Street across from the city park. They also maintain a private canoe base on Moose Lake (20 miles east of Ely).

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Boundary Waters Canoe Area *, Moose Lake, Quetico Park (Canada)
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Moose Lake
* Most Often Used Take Out: Lake One
* Distance Between Above Points: 45 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 5 to 6 Days

Operating Season

May to October

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$23 to $41 per canoe, depending on type of canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$23 to $41 per canoe, depending on type of canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices (max of 3 per rental)
Paddles (max of 3 per rental)
Put-In
Take-Out
Mapping Services

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Off-Season Discounts
Outfitted Float Trips
Guided Float Trips
Discount for 6 Days or Longer

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will haul a private canoe or kayak for a fee that varies depending on the mileage. Call ahead for exact pricing.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Camping Equipment
Canoes
Car Top Carriers

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 226 to 250 canoes.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Wenonah, Souris River, Bell and Alumacraft.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Beverages
Canoe\Kayak Supplies
Fishing Licenses
Fishing Supplies
Snacks
T-Shirts
Toiletries
Used Watercraft
Waterway Maps

Available Lodging Facilities

Bunkhouse
Campground
Motel
Cabin(s)

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$8 to $10 per person per night

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Basic Tent Sites
Boating
Concessions
Fire Pits\Places
Firewood for Sale
Fishing
Flush Toilets
Hiking
Hot Showers
Laundry Facilities
Picnic Benches
Playground
Sewage Disposal
Swimming in Lake
Trailer Sites with Electricity, Water and Sewer

Campground Restrictions and Limitations

Maximum number of tents per campsite: 3.

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets must be attended at all times.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

Ely Chamber of Commerce
Ely Outftters Association
Professional Paddlesports Association