Per the US Census, Grand Marais has a highly educated population with over 85% being high school graduates and over 30% having obtained college degrees. There is a respected system of schools and colleges in the greater Grand Marais area. High schools include the Cook County Senior High School. The Lake Superior College, Michigan Technological University, Northcentral Technical College, Northern Michigan University, University of Minnesota - Duluth, and University of Wisconsin - Superior are among the local and nearby colleges.

The Duluth News-Tribune will provide you with information on news and events concerning Grand Marais, such as Grand Marais MN, Restaurants in Grand Marais Minnesota, Grand Marais Lodging, Car Insurance in Grand Marais and Grand Marais Minnesota Hotels. For sports enthusiasts, Grand Marais also offers the chance to track the games of the College of Saint Scholastica Saints, University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild.

The long-lived population of Grand Marais receives health care at area hospitals including Cook County North Shore Hospital, Grand View Hospital, Memorial Medical Center, and Ontonagon Memorial Hospital. 

According to the US economic census, the 2000 median household income in Grand Marais was over $33,000. This is slightly lower than the national average income, but Grand Marais year 2000 housing costs were lower than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Grand Marais being under $99,000. The top sectors for employment in Grand Marais, Minnesota are Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services, Educational, health and social services, Construction, Retail trade. GrandMarais.info is a newly developed site about Grand Marais, Minnesota that will be further developed in the coming year, including Grand Marais MN Lodging, Grand Marais Bed And Breakfasts, Grand Marais Real Estate and Grand Marais Camping.

Visit the Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce for information about the businesses that contribute to the community of Grand Marais. You will find information about various services, retail stores, churches, real estate and more. Don’t miss the Grand Marais Jazz Festival May 5th-7th, 2006 presented by the North Shore Music Association and WTIP North Shore Radio. Other Chamber events are: the 4th of July celebration, the Car Show, the Fisherman’s Picnic, Moose Madness and Octoberfest. Click on the Calendar of Events in the Chamber heading.

The City of Grand Marais is on Lake Superior and is located on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), The Gunflint Trail and the Superior National Forest provides year round activities from hiking and canoeing to cross-country skiing on groomed ski trails and snowmobile trails. Of course, there is plenty of fishing in the many lakes and streams. Golfing at the Gunflint Hills Golf Course presents a challenging round of 9 hole golf with the chance of seeing moose and deer and enjoying the unique natural environment. Click on the link above for more information. Year round fun is can be found in Grand Marais at the indoor Municipal Pool. More information is available in the above link and Grand Marais RV Park and Campground where the pool is located. The RV Park and Campground offers 300 campsites, 152 full-hookup sites, 104 water and electric sites and 44 primitive campsites. You can find boat launches, playgrounds, softball fields and more.

A thriving artistic community exists in this town with the Grand Marais Art Colony which was established in 1947. Their mission is to “provide services to artists, promote art education, and nurture art in our community…” It has been named as one of the top art communities in America. Workshops for print making, painting, sumie, sculpture and more are available. Click on the link above for more information. Don't miss the 16th Annual Grand Marais Arts Festival, July 8th and 9th, 2006. Click on “Arts Festival” in the heading for information about displaying your work or times. The 4th Annual Pleine Aire Competition is scheduled for September 1st-9th, 2006. If you are an artist, be sure to register by August 15, 2006. This is your opportunity to paint the North Shore outdoors and in natural light. Artwork will be available for purchase at the Clothesline Sale. Click on “Pleine Aire” in the heading for more information.

The Grand Marais Playhouse features numerous productions throughout the year. The $3,500,000 Center was opened in 1998 and includes a theater, art studios and conference space. It is part of the Independent School District #166. Check the site listed above for the complete list for the 2006 season.

The North Shore Music Association is a partner with the Arrowhead Center for the Arts. It is "dedicated to presenting quality live music..." and has sponsored more than 250 events since 1986. Click on the link above for information about events, tickets, and directions.

The Gunflint Trail provides opportunities for hiking, birding, fishing, skiing, canoeing, camping and many other year-round events. Visit the Gunflint Trail Association for complete information about the many resources available in the Gunflint Trail. Mountain bikes, dog sleds and snowmobiles are allowed in the area. Check out the Upcoming Events for 2006 to plan your trip to the Gunflint Trail. The Gunflint Trail is surrounded by the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and the Superior National Forest. It is 57 miles of a paved corridor through the north woods starting at the village of Grand Marais, west to Saganaga Lake at the Minnesota/Canada border. Moose, deer, fox and bears are common along the Trail. You can find skiing and hiking maps available at the link above. There is much more to explore on the website as well as on the Trail.

Other highlights in the area can be found in the Grand Portage National Monument which is a National Monument and part of the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior. This is 710 acres within the Grand Portage Ojibwe Indian Reservation and was designated a National Monument in 1958. The Grand Portage is located in the northeastern tip of Minnesota’s Arrowhead region, 150 miles northeast of Duluth. The Grand Portage is open year round with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter and hiking the rest of the year. It is closed to snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, horses and mountain bikes. Click on the link above for more information especially about fees, about the climate and recommended clothing and protection from insects. August 11th through the 13th mark the annual Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow which recreate life in the 1700’s. The link above will also provide other information about campgrounds, food and supplies. Much, much more information is available on the site.

The Superior National Forest was established by Teddy Roosevelt and covers three million acres. More than 445,000 acres are surface water and there are more than 2,250 miles of streams with many fish including walleye, trout, northern pike, and more. Moose, deer, black bears, and gray wolves (found only in Minnesota) roam the Forest. Cabins are available. Go to the above link for more information about hiking, biking and skiing and, of course canoeing and fishing.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area was established in 1978 and provides 1,500 miles of routes for canoeing through streams and lakes. It is part of the Superior National Forest. Registration is required. Go to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for more information about fees, maps, rules and regulations and the reservation system

Thunder Bay, Canada is nearby but adults and children crossing the border must have identification: proof of citizenship: a photo id for adults, birth certificates for children plus notorized letters from parents/guardians giving permission for other children to travel to Canada. Pets must have current vaccination records. Potatoes, firewood and live bait are prohibited from being brought across the border. About.com Canada will provide more information about crossing the border. The US Embassy has information at Tips for Travelers to Canada.