2017 Sport Show Shedule

Spirit of the Wilderness Canoe Outfitters will be at Sport Shows in March & April. This is a great time to get some face to face BWCA trip planning with us. We are happy to help plan and book your 2017 summer BWCA canoe trip at any of the shows. 

We will have seminars at all the shows. Watch for reminder posts on Facebook about the seminar dates and times. 

Sport Show & Seminar Schedule:

• Canoecopia - Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI - March 10-12, 2017, Booth #N11
• Friday, March 10 - 5:30pm - Fishing the BWCA
• Friday, March 10 - 7:30pm - Packing and PLanning for a BWCA Canoe Trip
• Sunday, March 12 - 11:30am - Fishing the BWCA
• Sunday, March 12 - 1:30pm - BWCA Sites to Visit
• The Ultimate Sport Show - Devos Place in Grand Rapids, MI - March 16-19, 2017, Booth #1300
• Seminars to be announced
• The Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo - Hamline University in St. Paul, MN - March 17-19, 2017, Booth #19
• Saturday, March 18 - 3:45pm & 4:45pm - Fly Fishing the BWCA
• The Northwest Sport Show - Minneapolis COnvention Center in Minneapolis, MN - March 23-26, 2017, Booth #637
• Friday, March 24 - 1pm - Unique BWCA Sites to Visit
• Sunday, March 26, Noon - What to Pack for your BWCA Canoe Trip
• Midwest Moutaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo - Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis, MN April 28-30, 2017
• Seminars to be announced

Can't make it to a show? Call us at 218-365-3189 or 800-950-2709 or email us at info@elycanoetrips.com.

Canoecopia 2016 is almost here!

Canoecopia is March 11-13, 2016.  This is a great paddle sports show in Madison, WI.

Come visit the Spirit of the Wilderness canoe outfitter's booth.  We are happy to discuss & help plan your upcoming Boundary Waters canoe trip for this coming summer.

Spirit of the Wilderness will be at booth #N14.  Stop by our booth to sign up for our drawings.

We will also be giving a number of seminars during the weekend show. Here's the titles and times to catch.

A First Time BWCA Adventure You Can Do
       -Friday, March 11 at 6:30-7:15pm
       -Saturday March 12 at 11:30-12:15pm

Top 10+ Unique BWCA Sites to Visit
        - Sunday, March 13 at 10:30-11:15am

We look forward to seeing you there.  Bring your trip dates and canoe trip questions.  You can book your trip in person and have something to look forward to this coming summer.

Can't make it to Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin?  Call us at 800-950-2709 or 218-365-3149.  You can also email us at info@elycanoetrips.com.  For more BWCA canoe trip information visit www.elycanoetrips.comWww.elycanoetrips.com.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2014

Happy New Year!  We are looking forward to a great canoe season in 2014.  We hope the ice comes off the lakes a little earlier then this last spring.  It made for a late start to the canoe season.

 

We hope your holiday season was good for you and your families.  We look forward to talking to you about your upcoming 2014 summer canoe adventure into the BWCA or Quetico.

 

Upcoming Dates & Events

January 14, 2014 - Last day (by 9pm central) that we can submit for Moose Lake and Fall Lake day-use motor and overnight motor permits in the lottery. This includes Fall Lake only, Fall Lake to Pipestone Bay, Moose Lake chain, and Moose Lake and beyond (over to Basswood via Prairie Portage). This is your best chance at getting a motor permit!

January 29, 2014 - First day we can begin reserving overnight paddling permits on-demand. This is when we can get your permits for all entry points. It is a great time to reserve your permits for some of the harder to get and more popular entry points such as; Mudro, Portage River/Moose River North (Nina Moose), Little Indian Sioux North, Little Gabbro, North Kawishiwi entry points.

March 1, 2014 - Quiet Water Symposium in Lansing, MI

- Come visit our booth and talk about your trip.

March 7-9, 2014 - Canoecopia Paddle Sport Show in Madison, WI

-We will have a booth & ready to book your BWCA & Quetico adventures for the summer.

- Steve will be giving a seminar "Unique BWCA Sites You Should Visit & Planning Your BWCA Adventure"

March 26-30, 2014 - Northwest Sport Show in Minneapolis, MN

-Stop by the booth for great early BWCA trip booking deals.

- Steve will again be presenting a seminar about your BWCA trip.

April 25-27, 2014 - Midwest Outdoor Expo - Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis, MN

- Steve will have a few seminars again this year "Unique BWCA Sites You Should Visit Part 1", "Unique BWCA Sites Your Should Visit Part 2" and "Fishing the BWCA"

May 11, 2014 - Minnesota Fishing Opener

May - October 15, 2014 - Do you have your BWCA canoe trip planned? It's time to get one scheduled.

Sport & Paddle Show Seminars 2013

Spirit of the Wilderness will be presenting a number of seminars at sport and paddle shows this Spring in the upper Midwest.

Topics include: Unique BWCA Sites you Should Visit, and Fishing the BWCA.
Plan to attend on or more of these shows, participate in one of our seminars and be sure to stop by our exhibit to plan your Boundary Waters canoe trip this summer:

• March 2: Quiet Waters Symposium, Lansing MI
• March 8-10: Canoecopia, Madison WI
• March 21-24: Northwest Sportshow, Minneapolis, MN
• April 26-28: Midwest Mountaineering Expo, Minneapolis, MN

Want to start planning your Boundary Waters adventure now? Contact Spirit of the Wilderness Outfitters & Outdoor Store at 800-950-2709 or email at info@elycanoetrips.com.

Canoecopia Paddle Show

We will be heading to the Canoecopia Paddle show in Madison, WI this weekend. The show runs March 11-13, 2011. We will have show specials for those that book their trips during the show. Stop by the booth to talk about your summer canoe trip into the BWCA or Quetico.

• Need help with picking a new route? We will have maps to look at route options.

• Need to reserve your trip? Stop by the booth to talk with Steve or Kathy Nelson and set up your 2011 trip.

• Just have questions about how to get started planning? Once again we can help you.

We look forward to seeing past customers and meeting new ones.