Last updated: March 24, 2022
Thing to Do
Learn About the Fur Trade and the Colorful Voyageurs

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Voyageurs, North Men and Montrealers, made up the bulk of the fur trade employees at Grand Portage. These hardy souls would spend weeks to months in the wilderness transporting trade goods to remote posts either in canoes or on their backs.
With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed in the Heritage Center.
Grand Portage National Monument is a fee free area.
A sidewalk connects the parking area, which has two accessible parking spaces, to the Heritage Center by ramp. The two floors of exhibits in the Heritage Center are completely accessible.