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NOR'WESTER LODGE & OUTFITTERS Grand Marais, Minnesota United States www.norwesterlodge.com
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Overview

...one of the most unforgettable northern Minnesota vacation spots. Located on the historic Gunflint Trail and on the shore of Poplar Lake, Nor'Wester Lodge and Canoe Outfitters is surrounded by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Superior National Forest.

This northeastern Minnesota resort offers lakeside cabin and villa accommodations, and a campground. The location is perfect for family vacations and quiet resort getaways. The area is known for excellent fishing for walleye, lake trout, northern pike and smallmouth bass. In winter, reliable snow depth from December through March creates a premier destination for snowmobiles, with miles of groomed snowmobile trails.

Nor'wester was a name given the experienced French Voyageur of the past who journeyed these adventurous waterways in search of furs. This historic country is wilderness still -- yet is an incomparable year-round vacation land with outdoor adventures and enjoyments for all. Stately pines and scenic white paper birch provide a haven for an abundance of wildlife and will ignite the Voyageur within you.

A History of Northwoods Hospitality
Carl and Alis Brandt came to the Gunflint Trail in 1931 to start a sawmill. They soon realized that visitors to the area needed a place to stay. So Carl began building cabins while Alis cleaned cabins, washed laundry, and cooked meals for the many fisherman. They named their resort "Balsam Grove," a name which would stay with the resort through the next 35 years or so.

Built with native spruce and pine logs the lodge still stands today (an addition was later added). Several original diamond willow furniture pieces Carl made are found in the lodge along with furs from many of his trapping and hunting trips.

Today, more than 70 years later, this one-of-a-kind vacation destination on Poplar Lake on the Gunflint Trail remains family owned and operated. In 1968, when Carl and Alis´ son, Carl, and his wife, Luana took over the resort, they changed the name to Nor´Wester Lodge & Outfitters. The name may change and the owners may change, but the beatufiul setting and the spirit of Northwoods hospitality endures. Carl and Luana carry forward the family tradition of helping guests enjoy this incomparable wilderness area and its many year-round activities.

Snowmobiling
In the winter, you couldn't find a better spot for snowmobiling. The snowmobile trails in the Gunflint area traverse some of the most spectacular woods in this part of the country. Nor'Wester Lodge and Outfitters has a vast system of local trails that connect to the state trails - you could ride for days, and you still wouldn't see many other people. But you might see wolves, deer, moose or their tracks. It's a wild place here, and it's easy to get the feeling that you have the place to yourself.

Come visit! There are memories here just waiting to be made and treasured. Be a part of a history and make Nor'Wester part of yours.

Seasonal Rates & Information

	Weekly Rates	Daily Rates
Year Round	$570.00 - $1,499.00 per person	$79.00 - $249.00 per person
Winter	See website for rates	$179.00 - $199.00 per person

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