The Depot is closed in winter and the Heritage Center and trails are open.
Photo: NPS Photo / GM Spoto
About
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.
Activities
Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingGroup CampingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsPaddling
Directions
Traveling northeast or southwest on MN Hwy 61 visitors will see signs alerting the approach to Grand Portage National Monument. A right turn exit lane or left turn from Hwy 61 at the Grand Portage Trading Post will take visitors onto Casino Road. Turn left at the first stop sign from Casino Road to Mile Creek Road. About 3/4 mile on Mile Creek Road, look for the large wooden entrance sign. Turn left up the short hill into the Heritage Center parking lot.
Get directions →Weather
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.
News
Aug 26, 2026
Artist Demonstration and Talk with Artist in Residence – Sofia Vanderlan
Grand Portage National Monument and the Grand Marais Art Colony invite the public to two upcoming events with artist-in-residence Sofia Vanderlan.
Jul 27, 2026
Grand Portage National Monument to Host Night Sky Event
Grand Portage National Monument invites the public to discover the mesmerizing wonders of the night sky during a special Star Party, offered in partnership with the National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Jul 27, 2026
Grand Portage National Monument Announces 2026 Annual Rendezvous Days: “Games & Entertainment of the Fur Trade Era”
Grand Portage National Monument invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the 18th-century fur trade during the annual Rendezvous Days, taking place Aug. 7-9, 2026. This year’s theme, “Games & Entertainment of the Fur Trade Era,” highlights the lively contests, traditional pastimes, and cultural exchanges that once filled the summer gathering at Grand Portage.