Canal Park is a tourist and recreation-oriented district of Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Situated across the Interstate 35 freeway from Downtown …See more
Our family grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota in the 1970's and 1980's. We would visit Duluth and the North Shore of Lake Superior three to five times a year. A lot has changed in that much time, so it… Full review by F4981JCmichaels
Nov 16, 2023
We spent a lot of time down at Canal Park. Lots to see. Great restaurants and interesting shops. Friendly service and ample parking. We got to see the lift bridge open. We had no trouble parking but … Full review by Traveller200247
Aug 24, 2023
Little cold - but worth it if you want to see some big ships. Dress warm! Try to stay close to the actual canal if possible - some hotels will wake you up if there are ships coming into port so you… Full review by F5493WEkathyr
Are masks enforced (encouraged, since a mandate is not a law) in open air places? Such as the bridge, the Lake Walk, Enger Park? Or only when inside? Are most places open for business?
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You should where a mask but you do not have to but I advise you to.
Is canal park and all vendors, shops etc open in October and what days are better to come?
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Most (about 90%) of the "vendors" are brick & mortar shops and I think you will find many are year-round establishments. There are three or four fine places to stay there also - Hampton …
Most (about 90%) of the "vendors" are brick & mortar shops and I think you will find many are year-round establishments. There are three or four fine places to stay there also - Hampton Inn is one of them. In addition, the center of the downtown Duluth shopping area is within walking distance as well as other sights worth checking out: The Duluth Arena & Convention Center, Sight seeing boats, a motion picture complex, and a train museum with train excursions - All within a half mile radius.
where is there near parking? are there lots, street parking (metered or free), etc.? thanks!
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Most parking is either metered or pay lots. However, there are a few restaurants that have free lots and four hotels (Hampton Inn etc.) that allow free parking for guests. And all are within …
Most parking is either metered or pay lots. However, there are a few restaurants that have free lots and four hotels (Hampton Inn etc.) that allow free parking for guests. And all are within walking distance to where the "action" is.
Someone shared with us that there seems to be a great deal more large ship traffic this summer. Is that correct and if so is there any particular day that would be better to visit?
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I am not sure if there is a lot of large ship traffic this summer as I do not live in Duluth but I have visited Canal Park many times and find that if you are able to visit on a week night or …
I am not sure if there is a lot of large ship traffic this summer as I do not live in Duluth but I have visited Canal Park many times and find that if you are able to visit on a week night or afternoon it is less busy. Hope this helps!
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