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.
Visit any time of year to explore. This section provides information like location and hours of operation. We are a fee free area!
Things to know to help plan your visit to Grand Portage National Monument.
Planning a visit to the monument? Plan like a ranger with these tips.
Learn about winter during the fur trade era - ways people work, survive, and enjoy their days: opening in March - October 31, 2023
These films tell stories of Anishinaabe history and culture from the fur trade to the present, including use of the Grand Portage trail.
What can you do at Grand Portage? Visit the Depot, hike a trail, see the park film, be a Junior Ranger...
Two backcountry camps allow groups of nine. Obtain your free permit online at least two weeks in advance.
Junior Rangers have fun discovering history, while learning about why we need to protect the special treasures found in our National Parks.
Native technology and the cultural exchange that took place here during the fur trade led to exploration and mapping the continent.
Stories from people who work at Grand Portage National Monument.
Interpretive coloring pages to download. Check back periodically for more images.
Tips for pronunciation and a list of local words in Anishinaabemowin with English.
Last updated: March 16, 2023
