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Travel into the past to discover the present.
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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.
17 experiences from the National Park Service. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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If you have a full day, you have time to see the museum exhibits at the Heritage Center, walk through the historic North West Company Depot, have a picnic along Lake Superior, and hike to the top of…
Learn more about Activities for a Full Day or More on NPS.gov (opens in a new tab)
Suggestions for what to do if you have a half day to explore Grand Portage. Plan to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a view of the bay. These activities take place indoors at the Heritage Center and…
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Driving through? Stop to stretch your legs at the Heritage Center and Historic Depot to view exhibits about Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) culture and where you learn about a time when the fur trade dominated…
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1 campground listed on Recreation.gov. Check availability and current conditions before you go.
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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…
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Visitor 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. The…
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Trails & Grounds
The Anishinaabe Oodena (Ojibwe Village), the grounds outside of the palisade, and the Mount Rose and Grand Portage trails are open daily year-round.
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The Historic Site is open from Memorial Day weekend, holidays included, through Columbus Day, and closed the rest of the year.
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Heritage Center serves as the monument's visitor center for information and houses a museum about the Grand Portage Anishinaabe and fur trade era.
| Monday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
No entrance fees listed.
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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.
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.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 426, Grand Portage, MN 55605
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