Embrace NorthWoods Living

WatersEdge Trading Company

Everything you need to enjoy the North Shore.

Trees, bushes, and other greenery are seen alongside a brilliant blue river in the Superior National Forest of Minnesota.

Prairie grasses are seen with a hint of frost in the fading sunlight.

A canoe rests amid small and medium-sized rocks on a calm lake in the setting sun of Northern Minnesota.

Serving the North Shore Since 1938

WatersEdge Trading Company opened as a retail store in 1992, but our roots stretch back to 1938, when the Gervais family established a grocery store, bar, and gas station on this very spot. For decades, we’ve had the pleasure of providing high-quality service to generations of North Shore explorers, building lasting connections with our customers.

Tall grasses blown by a strong wind are seen in the foreground, while a tree-covered, rocky shoreline of Lake Superior is seen in the background.

Gear Up for Adventure

Situated in Tofte, Minnesota, WatersEdge Trading Company is your ultimate destination for embracing the great outdoors. From snug down coats for slope adventures to sturdy backpacks for trail exploration, we’ve got you covered! We also offer a variety of locally made and Northwoods-inspired goods and gifts, allowing you to take home a piece of the North Shore with you.

★★★★★

“Highly recommend this store! The Owner is soooooooo personable and kind that we were compelled to go back to buy more stuff. Beautiful store and nice sales too! We will definitely be back!”

Jayna Emerson

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