Grand Ely Lodge Resort & Conference Center

Once you arrive at Grand Ely Lodge, you'll probably never want to leave again. This is the ideal spot for Minnesota family vacations, offering not only comfortable lodging but endless onsite activities that everyone in your group is sure to love. Kids are the center of attention at Grand Ely with an assortment of activities waiting for them to enjoy. Splash around the waters of Shagawa Lake, enjoy berry picking, or go for a hike. Nightly campfires are for everyone, and kids under 10 eat free!

Grand Ely Lodge offers everything you're looking for in an exceptional business retreat. Their premier location alongside Shagawa Lake lets you escape the stuffy offices and inspire your team. The lodge features a variety of flexible meeting spaces including the 2,522-square-foot Ridgeview Conference Room. Whether you're planning a meeting, conference, or seminar, their professional staff can assist you with all the planning. They offer modern AV equipment, free wireless internet, and a full-service marina for when you're looking to enjoy a day of team-building adventure on the lake!

Say "I do" on the shores of Shagawa Lake when you plan your wedding with Grand Ely Lodge. This beautiful Minnesota destination lets you and your loved ones gather together in a stunning location and celebrate the start of your new life together. The lodge can host up to 200 guests in the Ridgeview Room, and offers professional assistance in decoration, catering, and accommodations!

At nature's doorstep, pristine Northwoods hiking is always easy from Grand Ely Lodge. Hike through the popular Trezona Trails just across the road. If that's not enough, venture along Shagawa Lake on a complimentary kayak or paddle-boat. You also can't miss out on a trip to the famous Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Ely is known as the "Canoe Capital of the World" and it's never met a nature-lover it didn't like.

Shagawa Lake is a premiere northern Minnesota fishing lake for smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike. Grand Ely Lodge can arrange guided fishing and remote trips to other lakes, or you can rent a boat from the marina, use some of the complimentary fishing equipment, and set out on your own for a fun angling adventure. Bask in all the surrounding views as you cast your line and wait for the fish to bite!

Shagawa Lake and the pristine pines along the shores are beautiful settings for northern Minnesota weddings and romantic getaways. For a quiet retreat, the fall landscape comes alive with color; in any season, choose the King Whirlpool Room at Grand Ely Lodge with a log-style bed and an in-room whirlpool right next to it.

Shagawa Lake is a premier Northwoods location for all your northeast Minnesota outdoor recreation! When you stay at Grand Ely Lodge, you can easily access the lake and enjoy an adventure. Fish for walleye and pike, take out a complimentary canoe or paddle-boat, or rent a pontoon or motorboat from the marina. Complimentary dock space is available if you bring you own boat!

Come Christmas time, the resort is home to the Festival of Trees and Wreaths! Grand Ely Lodge specializes in catered northeast Minnesota holiday events, weddings, reunions and retreats. There is a secret here for summer time, too: the Lodge is the best spot in town to see the fireworks on the 4th of July.