Grand Portage National Monument
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Grand Portage at a glance
- Best time
- June–September
- Trip length
- 2–3 days
- Don't miss
- Investigate Archeology at the Heritage Center
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in MN
Explore this park
About 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.
Weather Information
Short, warm summers and long, cold winters define the climate of northern Minnesota. Average range of summer temperature is from 55°F to 78°F in July and average range of
- Winter
temperatures is from –11°F to 12°F in January.
Average annual precipitation in Grand Portage, MN is about 32 inches.
Operating Hours
Trails & Grounds
The Anishinaabe Oodena (Ojibwe Village), the grounds outside of the palisade, and the Mount Rose and Grand Portage trails are open daily year-round.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
Historic Depot
The Historic Site is open from Memorial Day weekend, holidays included, through Columbus Day, and closed the rest of the year.
- Monday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Tuesday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wednesday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thursday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Friday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Saturday9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sunday9:30AM - 4:30PM
Heritage Center
The Heritage Center serves as the monument's visitor center for information and houses a museum about the Grand Portage Anishinaabe and fur trade era.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning Grand Portage National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Grand Portage. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
