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. Enjoy a cocktail made with our in house craft spirits made from the finest local ingredients. Order a flight of bites and make unforgettable memories. Take a tour of the distilling process and join us in the Cocktail Room.
Cantilever features a hotel, restaurant, cocktail room, and distillery tours. Enjoy a cocktail made with our in house craft spirits made from the finest local ingredients. Order a flight of bites and make unforgettable memories. Take a tour of the distilling process and join us in the Cocktail Room.
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Nestled into the rocky shoreline sits the quaint village of Ranier, Minnesota that was once the epicenter of smuggling spirits during the 1920s. But none of this could have been possible without the Historic Cantilever Bridge, the conduit that connected Canada to the United States. The Speakeasies and the Gin Joints needed a steady supply to stay in business, and we can neither confirm or deny that the fine citizens of Ranier were involved.
The Cantilever Hotel brings back the history of a by-gone era in an unforgettable, high-quality experience for travelers and locals. Cantilever Distillery + Hotel sits in the heart of Ranier, MN off Rainy Lake and close to the gateway of Voyageurs National Park.
Take in the incredible sunset views or Northern Lights over the US and Canada border from our newly-constructed building inspired by the Cantilever Bridge which was the epicenter for importing contraband during The Prohibition.Enjoy our handcrafted distilled spirits. Take a tour of the distilling process and join us in our Cocktail Room and allow us to share some amazing spirits, cocktails, and memories!
Take in the incredible sunset views or Northern Lights over the US and Canada border from our newly-constructed building inspired by the Cantilever Bridge which was the epicenter for importing contraband during The Prohibition.Enjoy our handcrafted distilled spirits. Take a tour of the distilling process and join us in our Cocktail Room and allow us to share some amazing spirits, cocktails, and memories!
The Cantilever Distillery creates handcrafted spirits using the finest Minnesota grains and water from the Canadian Shield. Supporting our local community and Minnesota is at our core. We take great care in sourcing with local farmers first to provide the finest ingredients. We found our approach makes a superior product.
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Rebecka
Jan 05, 2022
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Eric Johnson
Dec 23, 2021
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S. Cho
Dec 14, 2021
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Gregory Schlee
Oct 20, 2021
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Misty Daniels
Sep 30, 2021
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The room was very clean and stylish with a comfortable bed. The trains run at night and can be a bit loud at times. Earplugs are offered by the hotel but aren't a comfortable option.
The restaurant is small so you need to make reservations. The appetizers were terrific but the entrees were a little disappointing. Drinks from the bar were expensive and not well mixed/hot the first night. The second night was better but I'm still not sure they are worth the price. The service was excellent both nights, but I wouldn't recommend the restaurant or bar for more than appetizers or straight drinks.
The restaurant is small so you need to make reservations. The appetizers were terrific but the entrees were a little disappointing. Drinks from the bar were expensive and not well mixed/hot the first night. The second night was better but I'm still not sure they are worth the price. The service was excellent both nights, but I wouldn't recommend the restaurant or bar for more than appetizers or straight drinks.
Mackenzie Buss
Sep 26, 2021
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We loved our stay here and will definitely be back. We spent the night before heading out to canoe camp in Voyagers and wished we could have stayed longer! The hotel was beautifully designed, clean, and incredibly comfortable. The staff were SO attentive, friendly and kind. Bought a bottle of their bourbon to take home too and can’t wait to try it.
S. G.
Sep 02, 2021
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Blain J.
Aug 27, 2021
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Had a great large exercise and training event at the end of August in Ranier and stayed and ate at the Cantilever. Great food and atmosphere with comfortable rooms and friendly and helpful staff.
Ed and team went through a lot of work to make our stay and emergency response training event comfortable and successful with visitors from all over the state. The Cantilever is a friend to first responders and public safety! Thanks Cantilever Owners and Staff, everyone had a great time!
Ed and team went through a lot of work to make our stay and emergency response training event comfortable and successful with visitors from all over the state. The Cantilever is a friend to first responders and public safety! Thanks Cantilever Owners and Staff, everyone had a great time!
Marianna Sheets
Aug 21, 2021
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David Hudgens
Jul 26, 2021
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Love love love! Cute and perfect boutique hotel. The attention to detail was amazing, from the bar area to the rooms and the prohibition era theme. Everything was so clean, the staff was amazing and friendly, and the night life was fun but not loud or annoying. I almost don't want to give this secret away. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would do it. I definitely want to come back, and I'm bringing friends!