Learn About the Fur Trade and the Colorful Voyageurs

Voyageurs hauled goods over the portage

NPS photo

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. 

Details

Duration

30-60 Minutes

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Pets Allowed

No

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed in the Heritage Center.

Activity Fee

No

Grand Portage National Monument is a fee free area.

Location

Heritage Center at Grand Portage National Monument

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Operating Hours & Seasons - Grand Portage National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Accessibility Information

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.