Grand Portage National Monument

17 reviews

+1 (218) 387-2788

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Living history interpretation. Here the cooper shows off his work, including a butter churn that makes fabulous butter.

Super cool demonstration of how they started fires back in the day.

Grand Portage, MN 55605

+1 (218) 387-2788

http://www.nps.gov

Grand Portage National Monument is a historic site located in northeastern Minnesota's Tip of the Arrowhead, along the scenic north shore of Lake Superior. It is situated within the Grand Portage Anishnaabe Nation and offers visitors a glimpse into the rich heritage of the region.

The monument features a Heritage Center and a stockade historic site, which is open from Memorial to Columbus weekends. With its convenient location, about 150 miles northeast of Duluth, Minnesota and 50 miles southwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, Grand Portage National Monument is easily accessible for those looking to explore the history and natural beauty of the area.

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Michael B.

8/17/2024

This is a great national monument that teaches about the history of fur trade and native American (Ojibwe) relation in the area. The visitor center is two stories and according to the rangers...

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Sam S.

7/25/2024

A charming natural area with a faithful recreation of the early North West Company trading post. We enjoyed a eyngaging presentation from an enthusiastic guide, in which he demonstrated how the...

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John C.

8/8/2023

Superb family/oriented site with highly skilled ranger staff. Every August, the grounds are filled with interpreters demonstrating voyageurs from Montreal, as well from as far north as the...

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STEVE B.

6/10/2019

Beautiful NPS building with a fantastic film. Great interpretive guides at the traders building. Beautiful grounds and descriptive displays. Very well done.

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Mike W.

12/1/2019

Great visit if you're staying along the north shore of Lake Superior. I stopped here in the fall after most of the outdoor activities had wrapped up for the season, but it was still a good visit....

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