Spirit of the Wilderness

4.8
228 reviews
exterior of store

About

Canoe Store
Are you looking to get outside and enjoy the outdoors? Spirit of the Wilderness is an outfitting and outdoors store located in Ely, Minnesota. We offer kayak and canoe trip outfitting and rentals, as well as transportation to and from the entry points. Contact us today for more information!

Details

  • DebitAvailable
  • Mobile paymentsAvailable
  • Cash onlyNot available
  • Accepts checksAvailable

Location

Spirit of the Wilderness
2030 E Sheridan St., Ely, MN
55731, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.8
228 reviews
5 stars
199
4 stars
17
3 stars
7
2 stars
2
1 star
3
  • JC
    Jason Christenson
    Sep 5, 2025
    5.0
    Cool place filled with all sort of cool stuff and equipment. The staff is super friendly and I really willing to help and give advice. They sell maps here and permits, too. Plenty of parking and they have public restrooms, too. They sell bait and it looks like there’s quite a wide variety. Five stars.
  • BT
    Bonnie Toppin
    Aug 24, 2025
    5.0
    I've never used another outfitter and I don't need to. We've been going to Spirit of the Wilderness to get our BWCA permit and canoe for years and they are the best. They are family owned and incredibly helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and have a great bunkhouse.
  • MZ
    Mijail Zegalo
    Aug 12, 2025
    5.0
    You are amazing!
  • GB
    Greg Bronk
    Aug 11, 2025
    5.0
    Friendly staff, lots of neat fishing and camping items.
  • JG
    James Graham
    Aug 7, 2025
    5.0
    The people are wonderful (pleasant and helpful). The bunk house was very nice as well.