We Are Ely’s Premier Outfitter

Full-Service BWCA Wilderness Canoe and Fishing Outfitter

We Set The Bar For Quality

We set the bar for quality service, equipment, and knowledge among Ely-area paddling and fishing adventure outfitters. And, our lodge and dining room are the finest on Moose Lake, the gateway to the BWCA and Quetico wildernesses. With towboats and vans, we can get you to the start of your adventure quickly, too.

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Learn more about our BWCA services, lodging, and transportation capabilities.

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If you are a novice or expert, we want to help make sure your trip to the boundary waters is an enjoyable one. We’ll leave the paddling up to you, but for everything else we have you covered. Below are some of the many ways we can help make your planning go a little smoother. Check out our top-of-the-line canoe camping gear, BWCA services and accommodations below.

Complete and Partial BWCA Canoe Trip Rental Packages

Our complete canoe trip rental packages feature the finest equipment and food for light-weight and ultra-lightweight canoe trips. And if you have some of your own equipment, we can rent you only what you need with our partial rental packages.

Outfitting for Canoe Country - BWCA Canoe Rentals 

We offer a full line of the very best canoes you can find in the Boundary Waters. From “We-No-Nah” Kevlar Canoes to Savage River 35 pound canoes we have you covered. But we don’t stop there! We’re the first to offer Granite Gear and Kondos equipment packs as well! Learn more about how Williams and Hall is dedicated to giving you a great, and well-equipped canoeing adventure!

Lakeside Dining Hall at Williams and Hall 

The North Woods Canoe Country Lodge sits on the edge of Moose Lake. You get an amazing view as you enjoy your meal. We offer breakfast and dinners. There is no need to run to town for your meals. Dinners include beverages and freshly baked desserts.

Our Lodging Accommodations

 Our Lodge can accommodate very large groups or small families, and depending on what you prefer we have four types of lodging. From bunk rooms to Fred’s Cabin we can give you the experience you’re looking for. Learn more here!

Transportation 

Canoe Towing services and Van Transportation can give you that head start you are looking for when starting out the very first day. Our transportation services will help get you into the heart of the boundary waters that much quicker! Find pricing and entry points here. But feel free to call us if you need more information! 218.365.5837

Proximity to Ely, MN

We are just outside of Ely Minnesota on Moose Lake. Ely is a great place for shopping before or after your BWCAW canoe trip. A downtown Ely Minnesota map can be found here.

Get In Contact With Williams And Hall For Your Next BWCA Canoe Adventure

If you need help making a reservation or with any of the above areas for trip planning Contact Us at our lodge in Ely Minnesota or call 218.365.5837. Also, check out our Blog posts and archive of Newsletters for great tips and wilderness advice. Our Gallery can also give you a sense of the beauty of the Boundary Waters and Quetico.