Kaleva Island Lodge

Area Attractions

Kaleva Island and Long Lake are at the hub of adventure. Within an hour's drive one can go from experiencing the wilderness of the boundary waters wilderness canoe country to visiting the sights and entertainment of the world ports of Duluth and Superior.

Whether you prefer hiking, camping, or canoeing in the wilderness, fishing or hunting for that trophy walleye or whitetail deer, or skiing the trails and slopes on the Lauerentian Divide and Lake Superior shores we're close by. There are well groomed and marked trails in the region for all seasons. So, bring your skiis, boards, bikes, ATVs and snowmobiles!

If golfing is your passion we have courses within driving range to fit your preferences, from a world class challenge to a fun and affordable day on the links.

Outdoor Recreation

Seasonal:

Winter: cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and winter camping:

Cross-country skiing/Snowshoeing

Downhill Skiing
Giants Ridge

Ice Fishing

Snowmobiling
North Shore Snowmobiling

Photography

Spring and summer: Camping, canoeing, hiking, boating, biking, fishing, and golfing:

Camping
State Parks
Voyageurs National Park

Canoeing/Kayaking
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Biking
Mesabi Trail

Fishing

Golfing
Iron Trail Golf Courses

Hiking

Wildlife/Birdwatching
Wildflowers

Photography


Fall: hunting, fishing, ATV, fall colors:

ATV/OHV

Fall Colors
Superior Byways
Laurentian Divide

Group Tours

Hunting

Wildlife
Wildflowers

Photography

 

History and Culture

Iron mining history. History of Iron Range Communities. Festivals. Hockey Hall of Fame and other museums. Ethnic histories and geneology. Landmarks. Educational organizations and programs (Salolampi). Laskiainen. Finntown and Kaleva Hall, Finlandia Festival. Many visitors also seek a place of worship during their stay.

Heritage Tours of the Region

Museums & Historic Sites

Ironworld Discovery Center

Kaleva Hall/Finntown
Kaleva Hall
Finnish-American Homesteads
Finnish Immigrant Farm
Toimi School
Finlandia Festival
Läskiainen

Finnish-American Cultural Connections
FAHS
Finlandia Foundation
Finnfest
Salolampi Finnish Language Camp

 

Entertainment

Holiday festivals. Community festivals. Concerts. Casinos. Sporting events:

Festivals & Events

Fortune Bay

Lodging

Motels, hotels lodges, and campgrounds:

Resorts

Hotels

Motels

Campgrounds

Maps

Snowmobile Trails

State Parks Sites

And More

Tourist, convention, and visitor associations and centers. Chambers of Commerce. Transportation.

Iron Trail Convention & Visitors Bureau
Community Profiles

Eveleth

Lake Superior North Shore

Duluth

Grand Rapids/Upper Mississippi

Minnesota Transportation
Charter/Tour Bus
Commercial Bus Line
Eveleth-Virginia Airport
Chisholm-Hibbing Airport
Duluth Airport