Ely's Home for Canoes, Canoe Rentals & Boundary Waters Essentials

Whether you’re planning your first Boundary Waters trip, replacing trusted gear, or simply exploring the Northwoods, Redfeather Outdoors has what you need to get outside. Browse quality canoes, rent one for your next adventure, and stock up on the essentials that make time on the water easier. Our team lives and works in northern Minnesota, so you’ll always find honest advice and local recommendations to help you make the most of your trip.

Come Visit Us: 125 N Central Ave, Ely, MN 55731

Store Hours:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Everyday!

Gear That Performs in Northern Minnesota Conditions

Not all outdoor gear is built for northern Minnesota. We focus on equipment that is made in the US to hold up through cold mornings, long portages, and changing weather. You can trust our gear for every beaver dam pullover and whitecap shore landing to keep you on trail.

What Our Store Has To Offer

Canoe Rentals

Snowshoe Rentals

Camping Equipment

Seasonal Gear

We Sell Brands You Can Trust

About Redfeather Outdoors

Redfeather Outdoors builds handcrafted canoes and snowshoes in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and brings them north to our retail store in Ely, Minnesota.

Our canoes and snowshoes are made in the USA with close attention to quality, performance, and durability. At our Ely store, you can shop our products, rent a canoe, find Boundary Waters essentials, and get practical advice from a team familiar with paddling and exploring northern Minnesota.

Whether you are preparing for a Boundary Waters trip, looking for a new canoe, or picking up a few last-minute supplies, we are here to help you get ready for the outdoors.

Check Out Our Trailside
Tips & Stories

Cruel Ice on Pagami Creek

Falling through ice is a funny thing. I’ve gone ankle, knee, thigh deep through ice multiple times in swamps and

The Bass Lake Trio

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/recreation/trails/bass-lake-trail   The Bass Lake trail system consists of three clear options: Dry Lake Loop, Dry Falls and Back, and

Visit Our Ely Store

  • Staff with real experience in the BWCA and surrounding areas
  • Equipment selected for reliability
  • An ideal setting for trading trail stories
  • Tons of Day Trip ideas
  • Ability to match groups to loops based on experience levels and trip goals
  • Staff members with an ear to the ground for trail conditions and water levels

Trusted by Ely Visitors and Locals

From first-time visitors to experienced paddlers, people rely on us for straightforward guidance
and gear that performs when it matters.

Joe R.

Customer

I have been using one of Redfeather's canoes for a year or two now. I recently brought it in for some trim work and the guys welcomed me back with great service and ready answers to my questions -- they take care of their people.

Mike M.

Customer

Needed repair parts for a 16 year old pair of Redfeather snowshoes and got the parts in 2 days . Great service, great personel helping me. High quality snowshoes.

Tom M.

Customer

Great manufacturing, using great people