Recreational and Team Building Opportunities

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Sometimes what your group does together outside of the meeting can be just as important in solidifying your team or stimulating creativity as what you discuss. Bluefin Bay and the neighboring vicinity provide some of the most diverse and unique recreational opportunities anywhere. The ancient Sawtooth Mountains, overlooking the shore of the world's largest inland sea and surrounded by both the Superior National Forest and the BWCAW, provide year-round kaleidoscopes of natural beauty and recreation.

We live here because we love the outdoors, and we take a special delight in sharing that enjoyment with our Guests. Our "North Coast Concierge" can assist your group in using your time here to the fullest. We can design, guide, and/or outfit your group for any of the activities you wish to have to ensure that you get the most from our facilities and area. Each season brings with it new choices for outdoor activities.


Spring, Summer and Fall

GOLF
Our 27 hole championship golf course, Superior National, has been called "The Cadillac of Minnesota Resort Courses" by the Minnesota Explorer magazine. Located at the foot of Moose Mountain and overlooking the North Coast of Lake Superior, its fairways are cut through virgin forests and cross raging rapids and waterfalls. Nobody can play this course just once! Bring your camera!

HIKING
Along our trails, you will discover some of the most beautiful waterfalls on the North Coast. Running through the whittled gorges of lava and stone, the paths of the Temperance, Caribou, Poplar and Cascade make their descent of hundreds of feet as they race towards the lakeshore.

The Superior Hiking Trail is second only to the Appalachian Trail in national recognition for the beauty of its scenery and the variety of its terrain. These and many other exceptional day hikes of any length are accessible from Bluefin Bay.

FISHING
We can arrange charter trips on Lake Superior in search of salmon and lake trout. A stringer of three to eight pound fish is an everyday occurrence. We can also arrange inland fishing on both lakes and streams, either guided or on your own.

CANOEING
The BWCAW is the nation's best-known wilderness area. You can enjoy just a sample of this unspoiled natural world on trips of a few hours to a full day. We can organize your departure and return to Bluefin Bay.

BIKING
Miles of off-road trails challenge the heartiest biker. More relaxing rides are available along narrow roads through the forest. Deer, moose, wolves and eagles are common sights.

ALPINE SLIDE AND GONDOLA SCENIC RIDE
For some man-made fun, try these rides for the kid in all of us.


Winter

DOWNHILL SKIING
Lutsen Mountains Ski Area is by far the largest, highest and best downhill skiing between the Rockies and the Appalachians. It features hundreds of acres of ski-friendly terrain served by numerous lifts rising 1000 feet above Lake Superior.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
The Northshore Mountains Ski trail system departs from our front door. It includes over 250 km of groomed and tracked trails winding through the forest, appropriate for every skill level.

SKATING
Bluefin Bay's skating rink is located beside the Guest Services Center, and is lit in the evenings. Experience the unforgettable feeling of skating a heartbeat from the rolling surf!

SNOWSHOEING
Summer hiking trails become winter snowshoeing trails, a great way to appreciate the quiet beauty of the forest.

DOG SLED MUSHING
Want a truly unique experience? We can arrange anything from short rides on a dog sled to an overnight in the BWCAW.

INDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Provided in the Recreation Building are our pool, sauna and whirlpool. If you are looking for a unique area to have a relaxing conversation, our sauna can hold up to ten people, the whirlpool can hold nine people, and of course, the pool can hold many more. The facilities also have changing rooms complete with showers and towels.


Services and Amenities

CONFERENCE SERVICES
Private Breakaway Areas
Audio/Visual Equipment
Office Equipment and Supplies
Secretarial and Word Processing Services
Meeting Supplies (Pens, Pads)
Copying and Collating
Fax and Computer Services
Daily Postal, Federal Express and UPS Service

WELCOME PACKAGES
Fresh Flower Arrangements
Premium Fruit and Hors d'oeuvres Trays
Champagne, Wine and Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wines and Beverages


Lodging

"New England Close to Home" The Twin Cities Reader

Our Guestrooms, Suites and Townhomes have panoramic views of Lake Superior and are appointed in a luxurious and casual style reflective of our North Shore environment. They provide fireplaces and private Jacuzzi baths to give you those creature comforts of home.

Prices can range from $55.00 to $200.00 per person, with each person in a private bedroom, depending on room style and season.


Food Services

"A Restaurant Worth the Drive" The Twin Cities Reader

We provide full menu choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner in our lakeside restaurant. If your group is small or you just want to relax from the focus of meetings, you may choose to join our other Guests in the dining room. With larger groups we can arrange your own private area.

For breakfast we offer a variety of choices, ranging from blueberry pancakes, fresh baked muffins and pastries, and fruit bowl combinations. Prices range from $2.95 to $15.95. Our lunch menu offers a number of sandwiches and home-made soups, as well as fresh fish from Lake Superior and other light entrees. Prices range from $5.95 to $17.95.

For dinner The Bluefin Grille offers a full selection of the finest entrees available on the North Coast. Whether you are craving a light Cranberry Pecan Chicken Breast, a sumptuous Filet Mignon, or the flavor of a Fresh Fish Fillet, be it Lake Trout or our own Bluefin, the Bluefin Grille will meet your needs. Prices range from $8.95 to $34.95.

The Bluefin Grille also has a full service bar that can accommodate welcome cocktails, receptions, or any party needs. Questions about personal menu, reserved dinner times, trail lunches or receptions can be handled with the group manager when planning your stay.


Meeting Room Facilities

The Tofte Room comes with a white board, flip chart and screen. Other equipment can be rented upon request.

Accommodations for various types of seating and use are:

TOFTE ROOM:
Theater seating for 50 people
School room seating for 40 people
Reception for 75 people

RESTAURANT:
Banquet for 100 people
Reception for 100 people

In addition to this, many of our townhomes can be arranged for small meetings, receptions or break out rooms for 10-20 people.