Grand Portage National Monument

Travel into the past to discover the present. Explore the partnership between the Grand Portage Anishinaabe and the North West Company during the North American fur trade. Experience the sights and smells of a bustling depot reconstructed in its historic location. See how it shaped co-management with the NPS today. Follow pathways to the past to imagine a drum echo over Gichigami – Lake Superior.

Historic wooden buildings behind a palisade in a snowy landscape.

About Grand Portage National Monument

Travel into the past to discover the present. Explore the partnership between the Grand Portage Anishinaabe and the North West Company during the North American fur trade. Experience the sights and smells of a bustling depot reconstructed in its historic location. See how it shaped co-management with the NPS today. Follow pathways to the past to imagine a drum echo over Gichigami - Lake Superior.

Quick Facts

Location: MN
Designation: National Monument

Operating Hours

The Anishinaabe Oodena (Ojibwe Village), the grounds outside of the palisade, and the Mount Rose and Grand Portage trails are open daily year-round.

Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Monday: Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Group Camping Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Living History Reenactments Paddling Canoe or Kayak Camping Junior Ranger Program Skiing Cross-Country Skiing Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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