A Self-Guided Walking Tour through Duluth's Canal Park

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Interesting and informative tour, very easy to follow. The tour app is really great. Recorded tour was fun, guide is very knowledgeable. My husband and I really enjoyed getting to know the area this way.

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Duluth's Canal Park. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll dive into the city's past, like when Canal Park stood under 450 feet of water. Duluth is a one-of-a-kind, inland port city, which serves as a gateway to the north shore of Lake Superior. Its long history is reflected in Canal Park, a formerly run-down industrial zone and one of the city’s thriving centers for recreation today. You’ll find out how, when a local businessman rattled Duluth by moving his Pizza Roll factory to Ohio, his son would go on to play a role in Canal Park’s economic revival. I’ll tell you about the famous Glensheen murders that were made into a musical, and about fish that are almost as old as Duluth Itself. You’ll hear about Duluth’s shipping heritage, the founding and naming of the city, and the building of the Duluth Ship Canal. You’ll then head down South Lake Avenue to finish our tour at the Minnesota Slip Bridge.

Departure Point

  • The tour starts at Lakewalk Park at Endion Station, right along the shore of Lake Superior on Duluth's Lakewalk. You can park at the pay lot by Endion Station, or anywhere on the street, or in other lots nearby. If you do park on the street, you won't be too far from the where the tour ends.

Return Details
  • The tour ends at Harbor Cruises.

Duration
50 minutes - 1 hour and 10 minutes

Languages Available
  • Audio guide - English
  • Printed guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
525 S. Lake Ave, Suite 209, Duluth, Minnesota
The starting point of the tour offers beautiful views and sets the stage for the historic journey.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum
350 Harbor Drive, , Duluth, Minnesota
A scenic pathway along Lake Superior, perfect for taking in the natural beauty and learning about the area's past.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Aerial Lift Bridge
601 S Lake Ave, , Duluth, Minnesota
An iconic structure inspired by a French magazine, crucial to Duluth's shipping and transport.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: The Lakewalk
The Lakewalk, Duluth, MN 55802
Pass by the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Centre, which offers exhibits on the maritime history of Lake Superior and the Great Lakes.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Westernmost Point of Lake Superior
The Lakewalk, Duluth, MN 55802
Pass by the SS William A Irvin Museum, a former freighter that now serves as a museum, showcasing the shipping heritage of Duluth.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Grandma's Saloon & Grill
522 South Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802
Pass by Grandma's Saloon & Grill, a historic restaurant tied to the local legend of "Grandma" and the revitalization of Canal Park.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Minnesota Slip Bridge
Duluth, MN 55802
Pass by the Duluth Harbor Basin, a bustling area of activity with a rich history in shipping and industry.
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: Duluth Harbor Basin
Duluth, MN 55802
The endpoint of the tour provides views of the harbour and the surrounding area.
Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Inclusions
  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. 

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
3. Create an account
4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
5. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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