canoe outfitter is offering canoe camping and fishing trips to the boundary waters canoe area of n.e. minnesota and quetico park of canada and has done so for over 60 years . this vast wilderness lake region known also as the border waters encompasses over 2 million acres and is void of roads resorts and private cabins . the entire area is for canoes only except a half dozen bwca lakes that still allow limited use of motorboats . the bwca quetico wilderness has remained unchanged through the centuries . paddle and portage from lake to lake and explore the same routes that the chippewa indians and french canadian voyageurs traveled years ago . hear the echoing call of the loon the splash of a beaver tail the howling of wolves the sound of a paddle as it rhythmically dips into the water . photograph wildlife that includes moose deer bald eagles beaver otter and loons . fish for walleye northern pike lake trout and scrappy small mouth bass . as you sit at your campfire turning crisp fish fillets in the fry pan you realize that you re in the midst of a virtual fisherman s paradise . canoe country outfitters is conveniently located in downtown ely plus we maintain a private canoe base on moose lake 20 miles east of ely . from these two locations we are able to quickly service all area trip starting points . we have outfitted more people and have been under the same family management longer than any other outfitter so no one can match our experience and knowledge of the area . entry permits are required to travel through this area and we ll make the application in your behalf . these permits are very limited so early planning is a must . a colored brochure rates and free map will be sent upon request . we look forward to assisting you in setting up a trip start with next page & orientation like us on facebook copyright 1997 2015 canoe country outfitters