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. Read More
Watch Rendezvous with History: A Grand Portage Story online in English or Anishinaabemowin.
Current hours for the Heritage Center: Monday - Saturday 9am-4pm, closed Sundays & federal holidays. Historic site is closed for the season.
The Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has long been involved in stewardship of the Monument.
Did you know that Grand Portage National Monument is the first National Park Service unit to be co-managed with a Tribal Nation? Learn more.
Tips for pronunciation and recorded words in Anishinaabemowin with English translation.
During Rendezvous Days in August, costumed interpreters reenact 18th century life of the fur trade era.
Native technology and the cultural exchange that took place here during the fur trade led to exploration and mapping the continent.
Visiting the monument? Plan like a ranger with these tips.
What can you do when the Depot is closed? Stop in at the Heritage Center to learn about the fur trade and Anishinaabe culture.
See a full size moose, a painting by a local artist, and moose-related objects. Learn how important this animal is to the North Shore.
Leashed pets are welcome in several areas.
Junior Rangers have fun discovering history, while learning about why we need to protect the special treasures found in our National Parks.
Two remote backcountry campsites allow groups of nine. Obtain your free permit online at least two weeks in advance.
Last updated: April 14, 2025
