Grand Portage National Monument

National Monument · MN

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.

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Photos

Historic wooden buildings behind a palisade in a snowy landscape. — The Depot is closed in winter and the Heritage Center and trails are open.

Historic wooden buildings on a bright green lawn in front of a lake. — Experience fur trade history on the shore of Lake Superior.

Stockade fence and log building overlooking Lake Superior — Beautiful scenary welcomes Fall visitors to Grand Portage.

Birch bark lodges among trees. — The Ojibwe Village is located in the Historic Depot

Sunflowers blossoms in front of log building — Colorful blossoms in the Three Sister's Garden

Three log buildings with Lake and point of land in background. — Fall is a great time to hike the Mount Rose Trail

Log buildings, stockade fence and dock near Lake. — Fall is a great time to hike to the mount Rose overlook.

Activities

Arts and Culture
Craft Demonstrations
Cultural Demonstrations
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Group Camping
Food
Picnicking
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Hiking
Backcountry Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Living History
Reenactments
Paddling
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Junior Ranger Program
Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Museum Exhibits
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Gift Shop and Souvenirs