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

3.7 (7 reviews) 50 min – 1 h 10 min Free cancellation Private tour

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A Self-Guided Walking Tour through Duluth’s Canal Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 50 min – 1 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–98 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
Included: The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The starting point of the tour offers beautiful views and sets the stage for the historic journey.
Stop 2

Passing by

A scenic pathway along Lake Superior, perfect for taking in the natural beauty and learning about the area's past.
Aerial Lift Bridge

Passing by

An iconic structure inspired by a French magazine, crucial to Duluth's shipping and transport.
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

Passing by

Pass by the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Centre, which offers exhibits on the maritime history of Lake Superior and the Great Lakes.
S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum

Passing by

Pass by the SS William A Irvin Museum, a former freighter that now serves as a museum, showcasing the shipping heritage of Duluth.
Stop 6

Passing by

Pass by Grandma's Saloon & Grill, a historic restaurant tied to the local legend of "Grandma" and the revitalization of Canal Park.
Stop 7

Passing by

Pass by the Duluth Harbor Basin, a bustling area of activity with a rich history in shipping and industry.
Stop 8

Passing by

The endpoint of the tour provides views of the harbour and the surrounding area.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting 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.

End point

The tour ends at Harbor Cruises.

Using your ticket

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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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]