Piragis Northwoods Company - Canoe, Gear Rental and Complete Outfitting

BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE RENTAL & OUTFITTING

SHOP INFORMATION

Discover BWCA’s lakes and rivers with the Piragis Northwoods Company. Located in Ely, Minnesota, Piragis Northwoods Company Outfitters is a full-service canoe trip outfitter for the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park. The company has been helping guests experience the beauty and solitude of the Boundary Waters Canoe area for over 40 years.

The Piragis team knows the routes, where the good campsites are, what the portages are like, where you can expect to catch fish, and points of interest – like waterfalls and Native American pictographs.

The Piragis team is always eager to guide guests to see the sunsets, the pan-fried walleye, and the sandy beaches. Ely’s lakes and rivers are for the fishers, the birders, the seekers of solitude, dedicated paddlers, and wilderness freaks – if you’re one of the above, BWCA is for you! Just four hours away from Minneapolis, Boundary Waters Canoeing Area is one of the best nature getaway destinations. With Paragis, you’ll see BWCA’s stunning beauty firsthand!

BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE RENTALS AND GEAR RENTALS

Many folks just want to rent a great, lightweight Kevlar canoe for their Quetico or Boundary Waters canoe trip. If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place. Their lightweight Kevlar canoes average about 42 pounds. If you need a few other pieces of gear to supplement your kit, they’ve got that too.  They’ll help you with as much or as little as you need to make your canoe trip a success!

Watercraft Available for Rent

• Ultralight Kevlar Canoes
• Kayaks
• SUP
• Boat Accessories

Equipment and Gear for Rent

• Food Packs
• Portage Packs
• Sleep Systems
• Camp Kitchens
• Camp Essentials
• Satellite Communications

COMPLETE OUTFITTING

Piragis Northwoods believes that you should have the best gear for your Quetico or Boundary Waters canoe trip.  With this package, they take the worry away from trip preparation. The company features top-notch, ultra-light camping equipment from the most respected brands. They do all the packing and you get the finest food and equipment at one package price without the headaches.

Full outfitting includes everything you need for your BWCA canoe trip:

• Ultra-light Kevlar canoes
• Top-notch gear designed for canoe camping – NEMO, Big Agnes, Cooke Custom Sewing, Granite Gear, and more
• Delicious camp food with a customizable menu made by you
• Expert trip planning and routing advice
• Hot Shower when you return

Whether you choose complete outfitting, partial outfitting or just a canoe rental, Piragis Northwoods Company can help you with trip planning, routes and permits.

First time visiting the Boundary Waters? Check out our Boundary Waters for Beginners Guide for everything you need to know.