Northwoods Pioneer Gallery

"Great variety of vendors. Friendly staff. Fun creative place to shop."

"Oh my! Did we find the perfect gift shop on the North Shore - Northwoods Pioneer Gallery & Gifts. Most everything is hand made. They specialize in unique, locally hand-crafted products from over 50 area artisans. We found some beautiful pottery and quilts. The big find was the North Shore-opoly. The Monopoly version game of the North Shore was hand made by Brian who greeted us when we arrived and gave us a tour of the gift store. You will find a perfect gift at this store."

"As of 2022 I became a trial co-op member here and have several of my paintings on display. They have an Instagram and Facebook account. I'll share more recent photos. There are currently 57 members of the arts & crafts co-op with ages between 16 & 94. Wide variety of handmade local artists and crafters work available. 4 Years Ago - I've driven past Northwoods Pioneer Gallery about a billion times without ever stopping. Today at the recommendation of my friends Jessie and Mable I made time to check it out. I am so glad I did! Cleverly hidden in broad daylight on highway 61, just about on the door step of Grand Superior Lodge is the most amazing collection of handmade items you could hope to find. If you are looking for a unique, hand crafted, quality treat for yourself, friends or family this is the place for you. Everything in the coop is locally made by Minnesota artisans. I lucked out and found Mabel inside knitting by the fire! Cynthia was also working on projects behind the desk but was feeling a little camera shy. There are so many items on display that I have shared as many pictures with you as possible to demonstrate the variety and high quality of our local artists work being displayed and sold here at the coop which has been in operation since 1972 - See picture for more details."

"We happened to stop at this delightful gift shop! Be sure and pull in and go into the store when driving past on Highway 61. The handmade gifts are abounding and all interesting and impressive to view. From unique kitchen towels, cloths, scrubbies, pot holders, to beautiful metal trees on wooden stands. This is a gift shop not to miss. Love all the creative artwork and talent that are inside those walls."

"OH MY GOODNESS! This shop is so amazing! It's a little co-op of artists that sell their masterpieces. There are paintings, quilt work, jewelry, wonderfully knitted hats, mittens, and scarves, Christmas corner. It's such a cute place!! Just passed The Rustic Inn on the same side."