Tofte and Isabella provide easy access for canoe trips in the heart of the BWCAW.Located between Ely and Grand Marais, neither is a large tourist center, but if you want a quiet getaway focused on the wilderness, the resorts of Tofte and the cabins around Isabella may be just what you are after. From Tofte, the Sawbill Trail cuts through the hills, branching towards 6 entry points. North of Isabella there are 6 more entry points. Both towns are serviced by the Tofte Ranger Station. With no motor-boats allowed at these clone rolex daytona entry points, they take you right into an interior haven of the BWCAW’s more remote lakes and streams. For relaxing Boundary Waters canoe trips Tofte and Isabella offer great resources:
Explore Tofte & Isabella, Minnesota
Sawbill Canoe OutfittersThe Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a special place. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, we can help you have a successful canoe trip in Minnesota's famous BWCA Wilderness. For over 60 years, our family has been pleased to offer you cordial, personal service. Address: 4620 Sawbill Trail, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 218-663-7150 www.sawbill.com
| OUTFITTERS & GUIDES |
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| Duane’s Canoe Outfitters Address: 3145 Hwy #21, Babbitt, MN 55706 Phone: 800-729-2710 Web Site: http://www.explorebwcaw.com |
| Sawbill Canoe Outfitters Address: 4620 Sawbill Trail, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 218-663-7150 Web Site: http://www.sawbill.com Sawbill Canoe Outfitters – Welcome to Wilderness |
| Sawtooth Outfitters Address: 7213 Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 218-663-7643 Web Site: http://www.sawtoothoutfitters.com Sawtooth Outfitters – Tofte, Minnesota |
| LODGING |
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| AmericInn Address: Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 800-625-7042 Web Site: http://www.americinntofte.com |
| Best Western Cliff Dweller Address: US Hwy 61, Lutsen, Minnesota, 55612 Phone: 800-223-2048 Web Site: http://www.bestwestern.com/cliffdweller |
| Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior Address: 7192 W Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 800-258-3346 Web Site: http://www.bluefinbay.com |
| Chateau Leveaux-Lake Superior Address: 6626 W Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 800-445-5773 Web Site: http://www.chateauleveaux.com |
| Knotted Pine Inn Address: 9702 Hwy 1, Isabella, MN 55607 Phone: 218-323-7681 Web Site: http://www.knottedpine.com |
| Sugar Beach Resort Address: PO Box 2236, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 218-663-7595 Web Site: http://www.toftesugarbeach.com/ |
| RESTAURANTS |
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| Coho Cafe & Bakery Address: 7192 W Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 218-663-8032 Web Site: http://www.bluefinbay.com/cuisine/coho.html |
| The Bluefin Grille Address: 7192 W Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 800-258-3346 Web Site: http://www.bluefinbay.com/cuisine/bluefin.html |
| RETAILERS |
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| Bayside Gifts at Bluefin Bay Address: 7192 W Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 800-258-3346 Web Site: http://www.bluefinbay.com/store/index.html |
| WatersEdge Trading Company Address: 7124 W Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 218-663-7021 Web Site: http://www.watersedgetrading.com |
| SIGHTSEEING & EVENTS |
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| North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum Address: 7136 Hwy 61, Tofte, MN 55615 Phone: 218-663-7804 Web Site: www.commercialfishingmuseum.org |
| Temperance River State Park Address: Box 33, Schroeder, MN 55613 Phone: 218-663-7476 Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ state_parks/temperance_river/ |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Guide
Popular! BWCAW Entry Point Map
BWCAW Jump-off Points:
• Ely• Grand Marais
• Tofte and Isabella
• Orr/Crane Lake
• Cook
