Want more than just another high adventure trek? Get your crew together and join for the adventure of a lifetime! Grand Portage trips offer a unique high adventure for scouts to not just take a canoe trip, but to travel a historical route so significant that the international boundary was determined by the route.
Highlights
- 10 days on water makes it the longest trip currently available to crews out of Ely
- Visiting Grand Portage National Monument to see the history come to life
- Visiting Portage State Park to see High Falls, the tallest waterfall in Minnesota
- Large cliffs and scenic vistas in the far eastern Boundary Waters that are seldom seen by Northern Tier crew
- Height of Land ceremony when crossing the famous Height of Land portage
- Point-to-point trip means you get to finish your trek in a new location, having traveled over 115 miles
- Historical landmarks along the way and Northern Tier interpreters knowledgeable about the area enhance the typical canoe trip experience
- Experience and travel through famous portages like Fowl portage, Grand portage, Monument portage, and more
- Paddle the international boundary for most of your trek
Requirements
- 14 years of age or older
- Max of 8 crew members with at least 2 adult advisors (21+)
- Crew must be ready for a challenging but rewarding adventure
- 3 hr shuttle after your adventure back to the Ely base (shuttle fees included in trek fees)
Grand portage trips are subject to availability within the Fort Charlotte Campsite. Once you register your crew, Northern Tier will reserve a site for you at Fort Charlotte through the National Park. Once we have your confirmation from the park, we will inform you that your trip has been confirmed. Should there be no availability at Fort Charlotte, we will work with you to adjust your itinerary if possible; otherwise, you would be eligible for a full refund or transfer of fees to another Northern Tier trek.
