Voyageur North Outfitters

Name, Address & Telephone

Voyageur North Outfitters
1829 East Sheridan Street
Ely, MN 55731

Telephone: 218-365-3251
Telephone: 800-848-5530
Email: vno@vnorth.com
Link to their web site: http://www.vnorth.com

Directions to Outfitter

Located on the east edge of Ely, MN, 2 blocks west of the International Wolf Center and the Kawishiwi Forest Service Permit Center. Located 1 block east of Highway 1 on Highway 169 (called Sheridan Street in 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 *, Quetico Park (Canada)
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Western Boundary Waters
* Most Often Used Take Out: Western Boundary Waters
* Distance Between Above Points: 20 to 60 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 4 to 6 Days

Operating Season

May to October

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

$23 to $39 per canoe

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

$23 to $39 per canoe

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices
Paddles
Hot Shower and Cold Beverage Upon Return
Routing Service

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Group Discounts
Off-Season Discounts
Outfitted Float Trips
Guided Float Trips
7 to 9 Day Partial Outfitting Discount

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will not haul a private canoe or kayak.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Camping Equipment
Canoes
Car Top Carriers
Kayaks
Camp Food & Cook Kit

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 326 to 350 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 1 to 25 kayaks.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Wenonah, Souris River, Old Town and Alumacraft.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

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

Available Lodging Facilities

Bunkhouse
(dogs allowed in only 2 units)

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets are not allowed in watercraft.
Pets must be attended at all times.
You MUST pick up after your pet.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

Ely Chamber of Commerce
Ely Outfitters Association
Professional Paddlesports of America