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Bus Tour: North Shore Winter Escape to Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior


Adult Enrichment / Trips, Tours & Special Events -
Adult Enrichment Winter 2026

NOTE: WE ARE MONITORING ROOM AVAILABILITY. IF IT SAYS FULL, PLEASE,ADD YOUR NAMES TO THE WAITLIST.  Thank you.

Come see the Minnesota North Shore transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland, offering a unique blend of rugged beauty and cozy charm. We'll celebrate snow & ice -- a stunning backdrop for our Bluefin Resort escape.

Kathleen Kimball-Baker, musher, poet, Lake Superior agate jeweler and North Shore enthusiast will join us on the bus from Minneapolis to share stories of her deep love of Minnesota's North Shore! (Click bio for more of Kathleen's background.)

On our trip north, we'll stop at Tobies Bakery - a Travelers Tradition since 1948 - to enjoy coffee and their freshly baked rolls.  Our explore up the North Shore next takes us to Burlington Station in Two Harbors where you'll find nostalgic candies, gourmet truffles, handmade fudge, popcorn, sodas and more. You're sure to find your favorite treat!  A short drive further brings us to our home for the next 2 days--Bluefin Bay Resort in Tofte. Our first evening includes a group dinner at the Bluefin Grille.

Bluefin Bay Resort offers a selection of indoor and outdoor activities including snow shoeing, cross country skiing, winter hikes, candlemaking, painting, ice skating, nightly bonfires and more!

Enjoy a variety of private group gatherings including their popular candle making class and a poetry reading by our own personal poet-in-residence, Kathleen! 

On Wednesday you'll have the option to explore the quaint town of Grand Marais for shopping and dinner on your own.

Price includes coach bus transportation, 2 nights lodging at the Bluefin Bay Resort, coffee/bakery stop, dinner on the first night at Bluefin Grille, private candlemaking class, private poetry reading and all other activities and equipment available on-site.

All the rooms face the lake.

Lakeside is upper level with balcony.

Dockside is ground level with a deck. (More expensive)      

NOTE:  Most rooms have 2 bedrooms.  Check reduced price for 3rd and 4th occupants.

Includes:  Motorcoach Bus, 2 Nights Lodging at Bluefin Bay Resort, Bakery Stop, 1 Dinner, Private Candlemaking Class.

 Tue, Feb 24:   8:45 am Board Bus at Lake Harriet Methodist Church parking lot

                         9:00 am Bus Depart 

 Thurs, Feb 26:  @ 8 pm Bus Returns to Lake Harriet Methodist Church

NOTE: Only transfer of registration after Jan 24th. 75% refund if we are able to fill your spot.

   Ages 21+. 

If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

AE-56113-W26-SWT-Dockside Single
Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living
Tue Feb 24, Wed Feb 25 & Thu Feb 26
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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$ 825.00
Dockside Single Occupancy
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Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living
Tue Feb 24, Wed Feb 25 & Thu Feb 26
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AE-56113-W26-SWT-Lakeside Single
Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living
Tue Feb 24, Wed Feb 25 & Thu Feb 26
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$ 775.00
Lakeside Single Occupancy
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Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot - South End of lot facing The Waters Senior Living
Tue Feb 24, Wed Feb 25 & Thu Feb 26
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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