Way to Go Canoe Outfitters

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Way to Go Canoe Outfitters State-of-the-art canoes, informative training, breathtaking Boundary Waters sights, and affordable a "To what?" you ask. This is canoe country.

Get away TO it all in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Quetico Provincial Park! To pristine lakes, pine-covered forests, and unsurpassed natural beauty. To a kind of tranquility that is reserved only for those who would leave work and worries, cell phones and social media, traffic lights and headline news behind them to discover a northern wilderness paradise—the greatest of its kind in the world. This is the famed Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in northeastern Minnesota and the Quetico Provincial Park, just over the border in Ontario, Canada. Together they encompass over two million acres with more than 2,000 lakes interconnected by streams, rivers, and portage trails, all set apart to be forever wild. It's here, waiting for you to come and explore! This is the place where it is possible for an angler's wildest dreams to come true, with world-class fishing for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and lake trout. You'll also find abundant largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, stream trout, and more. Wildlife, such as moose, deer, bald eagle, beaver, black bear, otter, mink, marten, and fisher thrive here. The cry of the loon and the distant howl of a timber wolf make your Northwoods nights special occasions that linger long in your memory. What's here is defined by what isn't here: in over two million acres of wilderness, there are no roads, no cabins, and no signs of modern civilization. Motorboats are forbidden in all but a few peripheral lakes. Airplanes are prohibited from flying below 4,000 feet. You step out of the ordinary, work-a-day world and step into an extraordinary, unspoiled realm of sparkling blue waters, spectacular granite cliffs, and dense pine and birch forests. Yes, this is canoe country. You'll sleep out in tents; cook out over the open fire; and drink the water right out of the lakes. Your vehicle is your canoe; your motor is your paddle; and your adventure is where your wilderness canoe trip takes you. Here you'll find the simple pleasures of life most rewarding: freshly caught fish sizzling on a hot griddle; stunning sunrises and sunsets; clean air and pure waters to clear the mind and refresh the soul. Night skies are so jam packed, you simply must stretch out on a slab of ledge rock and watch the "stars" of the show… maybe even see the aurora borealis on a cool evening. Take it all in, here in canoe country. What we are is an outfitter. We outfit you with state-of-the-art, ultra-light canoes and camping equipment designed specifically for the Boundary Waters, along with plenty of tasty food provisions, all of which make for a comfortable, enjoyable wilderness experience. One of the most valuable things we do is design a trip for you based on the number of days you have, the makeup of your group, and the kind of trip you desire. Some people like to travel; some like to base camp. Some prefer to do a combination of the two. Whether you're primarily interested in fishing, sightseeing, photography, history, adventure travel, or just plain relaxation, we will custom design a trip for you that will meet or exceed all of your personal vacation goals.

We had an exciting start to the day with great wildlife sightings on the van ride to the entry point with our group of 3...
10/11/2026

We had an exciting start to the day with great wildlife sightings on the van ride to the entry point with our group of 3 from Indiana. We started off with a very handsome wolf, who really didn’t want to leave, then 10 minutes later, a healthy young bull moose….who started to walk away, but then responded well to my grunting and stuck around, and then, 20 minutes later, a nice grouse! The grouse was no big deal, but the wolf and moose were quite a thrill for all of us! The game cam shots are great, but it’s even better to see them live and in person, and today we had great interactions with them as well! Hopefully this was a preview and it just keeps coming for our customers, who just started their 5 day trip into the backcountry! Have a great time! Godspeed!

10/06/2026

From a friends game cam. The bull moose are in rut! Great time of year!

10/06/2026

2 Trumpeter Swans gaining altitude over a Boundary Waters lake!

Another awesome day trip! The scenic beauty of this place is just overwhelming!  Got to spend the day exploring 7 differ...
10/06/2026

Another awesome day trip! The scenic beauty of this place is just overwhelming! Got to spend the day exploring 7 different lakes with a wonderful couple from the great state of PA!

Ready to hit the lakes and portages on a 5 day adventure!  2 returnees and 1 first timer heading out!  Have a great trip...
10/02/2026

Ready to hit the lakes and portages on a 5 day adventure! 2 returnees and 1 first timer heading out! Have a great trip!

Another great day on the lakes!  The colors are amazing!  Keep it coming!!
09/30/2026

Another great day on the lakes! The colors are amazing! Keep it coming!!

One of our groups just returned today and had decent fishing, including this huge dinner for 2!
09/24/2026

One of our groups just returned today and had decent fishing, including this huge dinner for 2!

More pics from the swimming moose trip!!!
09/22/2026

More pics from the swimming moose trip!!!

09/22/2026
09/22/2026

So here’s something you don’t see every day!! He swam right by our customer’s campsite! What a great memory!

Address

1920 E. Sheridan Street
Ely, MN
55731

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+12183657676

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