Ely

Shagawa Lake and the boreal waters of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness define the setting of Ely — canoe routes, rocky shores and northern forest shape both its surroundings and its outdoor economy. In northeastern Minnesota, the town is closely associated with the Boundary Waters, a federally protected canoe country along the Canadian border where motorized travel is restricted across most of the wilderness. Ely grew on the Vermilion Iron Range, and its mining past remains part of the local story even as outfitters and paddlers play a prominent role today. The International Wolf Center, based in town, interprets wolf ecology for visitors and schools. Move on to other webcams in Minnesota to compare lake and forest settings around Ely and the Boundary Waters.

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