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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Short, warm summers and long, cold winters define the climate of northern Minnesota. Average range of summer temperature is from 55°F to 78°F in July and average range of winter temperatures is from –11°F to 12°F in January. Average annual precipitation in Grand Portage, MN is about 32 inches.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Minnesota. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
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.
Activities
Getting There
Traveling northeast or southwest on MN Hwy 61 visitors will see signs alerting the approach to Grand Portage National Monument. A right turn exit lane or left turn from Hwy 61 at the Grand Portage Trading Post will take visitors onto Casino Road. Turn left at the first stop sign from Casino Road to Mile Creek Road. About 3/4 mile on Mile Creek Road, look for the large wooden entrance sign. Turn left up the short hill into the Heritage Center parking lot.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Hike Gichi Onigaming (Grand Portage)
Several options exist for exploring the Grand Portage. From a canoe adventure starting in the Boundary Waters to a short…
Hike Grand Portage Trails
Hike the Mount Rose Trail for stunning views of Grand Portage Bay and the Depot. To experience the trek the…
Browse the Bookstore
A selection of books and souvenirs are available for sale in the bookstore.
Visit the Reconstructed North West Company Depot
Boozhoo! Bonjour! Welcome to the Depot! In the days of the fur trade, a great variety of people passed through its gates…
Birding on Mount Rose
From the Heritage Center parking lot to the top of Mount Rose and down to the Historic Depot, you'll pass…
Earn a Grand Portage Junior Ranger Badge
Junior Rangers have fun discovering history, while learning about why we need to protect the special treasures found in our…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Snowshoeing at Grand Portage
Ask at the front desk to check out a pair of historic snowshoes for the day. Explore the snowy Depot area.
Investigate Archeology at the Heritage Center
View archaeological artifacts from excavations from the 1930s to the present. Most of what we know about Grand Portage and the fur trade…
Explore Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Culture
Learn about Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) culture past and present. Explore the art and craft of the Grand Portage community with many museum objects on display,…
Stamp Your Passport During Your Visit
The Grand Portage National Monument passport stamp is located at the Heritage Center desk.
Visit Grand Portage State Park
Grand Portage State Park is the location of the highest waterfall in Minnesota. The waterfalls and rapids along this section of the…
Learn About the Fur Trade and the Colorful Voyageurs
Voyageurs, North Men and Montrealers, made up the bulk of the fur trade employees at Grand Portage. These hardy souls would spend…
Watch the Grand Portage Film
Watch the feature film - Rendezvous With History: a Grand Portage Story (23 minutes)
If You Have 2-3 Hours
Driving through? Stop to stretch your legs at the Heritage Center and Historic Depot to view exhibits about Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) culture and…
Half Day Activities
Suggestions for what to do if you have a half day to explore Grand Portage. Plan to bring a picnic lunch and…
Activities for a Full Day or More
If you have a full day, you have time to see the museum exhibits at the Heritage Center, walk through the historic…
Participate in a Ranger Walk or Talk
Stop by the Heritage Center for a list of today's programs. Learn how to build a canoe, take a hike with a…
Visitor Centers
Heritage Center
Open year-round, the Grand Portage National Monument Heritage Center opened on August 10, 2007, with a commitment to honor the area's history, people, and culture.…
Campgrounds
Fort Charlotte Backcountry Campgrounds
Two backcountry campsites, accessible to hikers and canoeists, are located at the Pigeon River (Canada/U.S. border) end of Grand Portage National Monument. Each campsite is…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
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