a Bear Island Lake Resort
Welcome!
Looking for an Ely Minnesota Resort? Whether you enjoy Minnesota's colorful forests in autumn, Ely's glistening white blankets of fresh winter snow, fishing and wildflowers in the spring or boating and swimming in the summer your family vacation at Northern Lights Lodge and Resort will be one of a purely unforgettable nature! No two visits are ever alike. Here at Northern Lights Lodge and Resort on Bear Island Lake you'll find that our hospitality is extended with a warm welcome, memory making moments during your stay and a fond good-bye until we see you next time.
Our guests will share in the classic Minnesota resort experience here on the shores of beautiful Bear Island Lake in our historic cabins, deluxe lake front cabins and luxurious suites. If your family is ready to explore Minnesota, then we invite you plan your Minnesota vacation here in Ely and the heart of Superior National Forest. Experience the best of Minnesota's Superior northwoods right at Northern Lights Lodge. We are located at the edge of Ely and near the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area (BWCAW) which the National Geographic Traveler magazine includes as "one of the fifty places in the world that everyone should visit in their lifetime." Minnesota may be the land of 10,000 lakes, but Bear Island Lake is one of the most breathtaking northwood's lakes in the state!
Our charming and classic lake front cabins, new luxury cabin and our four new suites with whirlpool baths and fireplaces are the perfect place to relax after experiencing every wilderness adventure your heart desires: fishing, golf, canoeing, kayaking, boating, swimming, birding, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, hunting and so much more! Choose the season and Ely Minnesota cabin that is perfect for you!
Summer vacation at Northern Lights Lodge includes: access to one of the best swimming beaches in the Ely area (we've got a Bongo!), our weekly campfire gathering featuring a variety of camp treats, arrow painting, movie and popcorn night with the kids (parents love it!), our northwoods scavenger hunt, use of our pedal boats, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, ping pong, shuffleboard, use of several new comfortable hammocks tucked away throughout the resort, private campfire sites (we provide the firewood!), use of our state-of-the art fish cleaning house, NEW sauna, and so much more! Guests also have access to our fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, pontoon boat, video library, reading library, gift shop and NEW guest laundry facility. Every visit just keeps getting better and better!
Not looking for adventure? The Ely area offers a bounty of activities and attractions for your entertainment. We suggest that during your stay you also visit the International Wolf Center, the Dorothy Molter (Root Beer Lady) Museum, Soudan Mine and the Bradenberg Gallery. Visit our Ely Chamber of Commerce for additional local information www.ely.org
If you are making plans for your honeymoon, a family reunion or your next family vacation, Northern Lights Lodge can assist you in planning a memorable and unforgettable event.
