This must be my favorite store in Grand Marais. Canoeing/camping gear, shoes, clothing, stickers,…read moretoys, crafts, books. Two stories of fun. Helpful staff. Free parking...hard to find on busy days.

Great selection of quality merchandise representing Lake Superior's north shore. Also has hiking…read moreand camping supplies.

They picked up a permit here for the boundary waters since the Tofte Ranger station is closed on…read moreMonday and Tuesday. The staff was helpful. Friendly. They have a nice selection of gear plus they are a full outfitter as well, they have showers for when you get out of the boundary waters. This was our second year visiting this location.

Visiting the area while on a long nation wide rv journey. We've been to a lot of outdoor outfitters…read moreand these folks are great. Helpful, informative, friendly, great selection of a variety of gear, etc. Only suggestion I'd make is to move the snacks higher in front of the cash register area. My wiener dog almost stole a salami!

My husband and I spent our honeymoon up in Lutsen and came down for a little Christmas shopping…read more This store is amazing. It has everything you'd need for the outdoors, shoes, socks, clothes, and lots of gift options. We highly recommend it. The store owner even gift wrapped everything for us!

I wish I got the name of the guy who helped us! My family had the best shopping experience today…read moreall thanks to him. My dad forgot to bring warm clothes on our 2-day trip, and watersedge had a plethora of high quality and sustainable options for him to choose from. The guy helping us check out took his time and was very kind and patient. We will definitely stop back the next time we're in town!

If you are going up the Gunflint Trail, this is a "must stop". Scott the owner is friendly and very…read morehelpful. The shop is more the old fashioned type, where service with a smile welcomes you. There is plenty on the walls to catch your eye, and fishing bait and Lures that show the care this place takes pride in....simple old style service for a boat if you`d like, and Scott will even trailer it to the lake if you want him to. Just up the road is Trail Center, and it`s a great stop for food and drinks. So make this place an area to be sure and visit!

Rustic bait shop, everything you need for a fishing trip plus some. Very knowledgeable staff, we…read morefound everything we needed for our fishing trip. Will definitely stop in on our next trip up the Gunflint trail.

I don't have enough great things to say about Steve and Ginny and the rest of the crew at Spirit of…read morethe Wilderness. We were out on Knife Lake on Tuesday July 14 2026 (the day of the closure and evacuation of the wilderness). I had rented a one way Spot and picked up my permit from Spirit. Unfortunately with the device we had no one could communicate with us, but the crew at Spirit was tracking us and keeping everyone back home aware of our situation. After we got back into Ely, they even offered a bunkhouse for us to stay the night before heading home.

Five stars isn't enough for this crew. We fish with Craig at Lake Vermilion Fishing Guides just…read moreabout every year, and our Boundary Waters trips into Basswood are the ones we talk about all winter. From the first phone call he asks the right questions about what you want out of the day, then builds the whole trip around it. Getting into the BWCA on your own takes real planning, but Craig handles all of it, and once you're out there you've got world-class fishing with almost nobody around. He reads the water, adjusts constantly, and genuinely cares that everyone on board catches fish. He handles the big fish with real care too, quick photos and healthy releases. This is what a professional guide service should be. We're already planning next year's trip.

I couldn't be more impressed with Granite Gear and the incredible customer service I received from…read moreSidni. I had a special request for strap extensions for my Stowaway Seat Pack, and Sidni went above and beyond to make it happen. She was prompt, attentive, and had the extensions custom made exactly to my specifications--all at a very reasonable cost. What really stood out was how thoroughly Sidni managed the whole process. She followed up as soon as my order was complete, providing a detailed summary and tracking information, which made everything smooth and hassle-free. And of course, the Stowaway Seat Pack itself is fantastic. I absolutely love it--superb design and excellent quality. Granite Gear has earned a loyal customer, and I can't recommend them enough!

Fantastic products backed up by great customer support. Ronda was extremely helpful in making sure…read moremy order got to me in time for my trip. Thank you Ronda!

I received outstanding support from SpokeNGear after my online purchase. I Highly Recommend them!read more

Top notch independent bike shop. Great service, excellent staff people. Awesome selection of…read morebikes and accessories. This is THE place to gy o north of Duluth

Great day on the lake with Captain Kelly. He worked hard for us and we came away with some nice…read moretrout. He has great knowledge of the lake and the area. As a life long resident he has a lot of experience and some great stories.

Great experience fishing with Kelly this morning! This was our first time fishing on Lake Superior…read more We did the "Donut Run" that starts at 7:00 am. Captain Kelly met us on time at the Grand Marais Harbor. He showed us the ropes. He was very encouraging to our nine year old son. We came away with some beautiful trout and a deeper understanding of the history of the area. We look forward to booking him next year.