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- 5 Day BWCAW or Quetico Package
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- Canoe & Gear Combo - no food included
- Camping Equipment Only
- Equipment & Food Pack Combo
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Complete Outfitting Rates
(Rates are per person per day)
With Kevlar canoe………..$90.00
With Aluminum canoe……$75.00
Our complete outfitting includes:
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Your choice of aluminum canoes (65 lbs.) w/straight paddles - Or Kevlar canoes (45 lbs.) w/wood bent shaft paddles (we only use canoes made in the USA)
- Life jackets and portage yoke w/pads
- Tents, sleeping bags and self inflating sleeping pads
- Complete food (3 meals a day plus snacks)
- Complete cook kit and utensils
- Stove w/fuel, matches and fire starters
- 10’x12’ dining tarp and extra rope
- Toilet paper and paper towel
- Camp saw and fire grate (for Quetico Trips)
- Packs w/plastic liners for food, equipment and personal gear
- Detailed trip routing
- And more…
Discounts for Complete Outfitting:
- Provide own tent – Deduct $5.00/day per tent
- Provide own sleeping bag – Deduct $2.00/day per person
- Party size of 8 or more adults – 1 person at no charge
- Children under age 8 – FREE (may be required to show proof of age)
- Children age 8-12 – 20% OFF (may be required to show proof of age)
Cancellations:
Cancellations must be made 15 days in advance of your reservation to receive deposit refund less $25.00 service fee.
Refund Policy:
You will be charged for equipment and canoe for the calendar days used. Early returns for equipment and canoe rental will receive refund of 50% for unused calendar rental days. Outfitting food and permits are non-refundable.
Non-profit group rates available upon request.
Solo Travelers call for rates.
Complete Outfitting does not include USFS Permit Fees.
Welcome to Spirit of the Wilderness.
Begin Your BWCAW Canoe Adventure Today.
Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitting and Outdoor Store is located on the east end of Ely, Minnesota. We are centrally located to service all Ely area Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness permit entry points. Our guests find us an easy one-stop shop before they head into the BWCAW or Canada’s Quetico Park to the north.
Guiding your wilderness adventure...
Let Spirit of the Wilderness help you plan your BWCAW or Quetico wilderness adventure.
Don’t have the right gear? Spirit of the Wilderness can supply all the gear you will need for your trip. We start with you and ask the important questions:
- What kind of trip you are looking for?
- What length of a trip?
- Challenging trip or easy going?
- Will you travel to a different campsite each day or base camp with short exploring day-trips?
- What are your primary interests? Fishing? Photography? Historical sites? Wildlife?
Our current specials are:
- Rent a canoe for 5 days or more and get ONE DAY FREE!

- Book complete outfitting for 8 or more adults, 1 person goes at NO CHARGE.
- Book a 4 day/3 night complete outfitting trip for $299.00/person (regularly $360). Confirm by April 1
Call 1-800-950-2709 today.
Metion this web special when you call.
Spirit of the Wilderness can reserve and take care of your Permits. Call or email today to reserve your trip 800-950-2709.
Info needed to reserve your trip:
- Your name, address and phone number
- Alternate leaders in group for permit (first and last names)
- Dates you want to travel
- Type of outfitting or canoes needed
- Number of people in your group
- Credit card number to put down your trip deposit
(if you don't have a credit card let us know)
