BIENVENUE!

Just steps away from Rainy Lake and minutes from Voyageurs National Park, Cantilever offers a unique experience. Start your day in a claw foot tub in one of our 31 hotel rooms, then explore the beauty of Voyageurs National Park or venture to Canada. Cap off the day with dinner and drinks at Cantilever. Cantilever features a hotel, restaurant, cocktail room, and distillery tours.

Our Story

attention guests

Due to the current situation the nation is experiencing, we are performing overnight stay services on the third day of every stay. If you require housekeeping prior to that, please let the Front Desk know.

Our rooftop hot tub is currently out of service.
We are working diligently to get back up and running as soon as possible.
 
We appreciate your understanding during this time and hope you enjoy your stay! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask, we are happy to accommodate. 

Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award 2021
​Winner of the Northland Entrepreneur Award: "Noteworthy Start-Up" 
Winner of the “Count On Us Award” for cleanliness
Voted Minnesota’s Best: Hotel, Cocktail Lounge, Craft Cocktails, Distillery, Manhattan/Old Fashioned 2021

Wifi Password

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Front Desk Hours of Operation: 24/7
Dial 0 on your in-room phone to reach the Front Desk at any time.
Guest keys are required to re-enter building after 11:00pm

The Market

Espresso & Breakfast items are available for sale at the Front Desk all day! Come visit us, we would be happy to serve you.  We also have a great selection of Cantilever gifts available to bring home.   

Guest Coffee & Microwave

Complimentary coffee is available at the Front Desk and in the 3rd floor lobby space.  A microwave can be found in the 3rd floor lobby space.

Ice & Cocktail Mixers

Ice is available on request. We would be happy to get some for you, just give the Front Desk a call!  Swing by the bar and grab some mixers for drinks in your room too.

Cocktail Room Hours

Hours are subject to change.
Sundays 8a-10p
​Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Thurs 4pm-10p
Fri-Sat 11a-10p

Rooftop sauna​

On the 3rd floor, you will find the access door to the rooftop sauna! Bring your key to access and relax!
Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm
Closed when temperature is below -20 degrees.​

Yoga

On the 3rd floor, straight ahead from the elevator, you will find our Yoga room. Classes are provided by Union Yoga every Sunday at 9:15am and are complimentary to all guests! Reserve your mat and pre-register for a yoga class here.​

​Need some self-yogi time? No worries, the yoga room is available to guests at any time – even when class isn’t running! 

Massage

Massage therapists are available  upon request with advance booking, please call the front desk to schedule.  ​

​Local To-Do's

Historic Ranier Tour

Cantilever sits on the site of the former European Hotel.
Take the walking tour or watch the video from the comfort of your room!  Visit PocketSights for more!
Created by Koochiching County Historical Society, this tour of Ranier highlights the places and people that made Ranier what it is today.
In the words of the late and beloved Ted Hall, "There's nothing particularly special about Ranier physically, in fact it's sort of a drab little town, but the place has a special spirit, a nice independence. The people are a special kind. You have to have grit just to stay here."

Summer

E-Bike – Electronically powered bikes, for going anywhere! These are available on site for rental. Please reserve your e-bike here.

​Backus Community Center – Classes, History, & More
Koochiching County & Bronko Nagurski Museum – Local History & NFL Player Bronko Nagurski Memorabilia. ​​  
​Loony’s Brew – Beer & Live Music!  
Northern Water Excursions – Fishing Charter, Lake Tours
Rainy Daze Guide Service – Boating, Fishing, Lake Tours
Rainy Lake Aquatics – Kayak, Canoe, & More Rentals 
Rainy Lake Guide Service – Boating, Fishing, Lake Tours
The River Golf Course – Public 18 Hole Golf Course
Voyageurs National Park – Hiking, History, & More!
​Voyageur Outfitters – Pontoon & Canoe rentals, Northern Lights tours

​Winter

Ice Fishing Huts – Call the Front Desk to arrange an ice fishing hut, pre-warmed and ready for you to fish!

​Backus Community Center – Classes, History, & More
Boyum Performance – Snowmobile Rental
Koochiching County & Bronko Nagurski Museum – Local History & NFL Player Bronko Nagurski Memorabilia. 
​Loony’s Brew – Beer & Live Music!   
Northern Water Excursions – Fishing Charter, Lake Tours
Rainy Daze Guide Service – Ice fishing, Boating, Fishing, Lake Tours​
Voyageurs National Park – Hiking, History, & More! Free Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski rental available.​
​Voyageurs Outfitters – Rentals, Northern Lights tours​

Ask for our Products

In Ranier

Loony's Brew
Rainy Lake One Stop
​The Muni 

At The Lake

Sha Sha Resort
Thunderbird Lodge

In I'Falls

​The River Golf Course

In Shops

Bootlegger's Fuel & Liquor
County Market
The Jug
Rainy Lake Spirits
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Dining in and around Ranier

In Ranier

Rainy Lake Grill
​Almost Rainy

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At the Lake

Thunderbird Lodge
Island View Lodge
​Sha Sha Resort

In I'Falls

Coffee Landing Cafe
Chocolate Moose Restaurant
Sammy's Pizza & Tavern

Distillery

​“The Fifty Best” Silver Medal, Cantilever Distillery Juniperus Gin

Diamond
Certified
Distillery
​2021

“The Fifty Best” Silver Medal, Cantilever Distillery Straight Bourbon Whiskey Voyagers Reserve

Purchase our spirits while you are here! 
​All of our spirits are available at the Front Desk for purchase.  
​State law allows one 375 ml bottle purchase per person, per day, 
Monday-Saturday 8a-10p and Sunday 11a-6p

Cantilever

Straight Bourbon Whiskey
​Juniperus Gin

Woody’s

Reel Good Vodka
Totally Mixable Gin
​Am Cam Blended Rye Whiskey
​Canadian Rye Whiskey

Interested in touring our distillery?  We would love to show you around!  Call the front desk to check on tour availability.