Canal Park is a waterfront district in central Duluth with an early-1900s aerial lift bridge that raises for ships entering the harbor from Lake Superior, plus shops, restaurants and galleries.
- Waterfront District and Trailtype of place
- Duluthwhere it is
- Not foundhours on the official page
- Not foundadmission on the official page
Visit Facts
- ReservationsCity of Duluth asks that you call 218-730-4305 to check availability before reserving portions of the Lakewalk for special events.
- Official pageduluthmn.gov
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lakewalk length | nearly eight miles |
| Lakewalk route | Canal Park to Brighton Beach (Kitchi Gammi Park), largely along the Lake Superior shore (Visit Duluth gives Bayfront Park to Brighton Beach) |
| Lakewalk opened | Built in 1986 as a half-mile path, extended over the years |
| Surface | Paved, for pedestrians and bicycles |
| Lakewalk features | Picnic tables, public fruit tree orchard, public restrooms, parking |
| Aerial Lift Bridge | Early-1900s bridge that raises for ships entering the harbor basin from Lake Superior |
| Also in Canal Park | Great Lakes Aquarium, DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace (per Visit Duluth) |
| Ship watching | canalpark.com offers a shipping schedule page |
What We Could Not Verify
- No hours, fees, or free-access statement on pages read
- Coordinates not printed
- Current Lakewalk construction closures: a search result mentioned a city project with a closure between Leif Erikson Park and Water Street expected through October 2026; that release was not opened, so status is unconfirmed
- Aerial Lift Bridge build year not stated beyond early 1900s
- Parking details/rates not stated
- City of Duluth page does not name the county
- Hours, prices and closures change. Confirm on the official page before you go.
- Map point: no official coordinate was published, so we do not show a map.
Related Pages
More In Duluth & North Shore
- Grand Portage National Monument
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
- Superior Hiking Trail
- Cascade River State Park
- George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
- Gooseberry Falls State Park
- Grand Portage State Park
- Jay Cooke State Park
- Judge C.R. Magney State Park
- Events in Duluth & North Shore
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Canal Park and the Lakewalk, Duluth?
Canal Park and the Lakewalk, Duluth is in Duluth, Minnesota. See the official page for the address.
What does Canal Park and the Lakewalk, Duluth cost?
We did not find admission prices on the official page we read. Check it before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Canal Park and the Lakewalk, Duluth?
We did not find a pet policy on the pages we read, so ask the operator before you bring a dog.
Sources
- Lakewalk (City of Duluth) (read November 1, 2026).
- Canal Park (Visit Duluth) (read November 1, 2026).
- Lakewalk (Visit Duluth) (read November 1, 2026).
- Canal Park business association site (read November 1, 2026).
- Minnesota State Parks Passport, all places, park fees and rules.
Cite this page: It’s Minnesota. “Canal Park and the Lakewalk, Duluth.” itsminnesota.com/places/canal-park-duluth/. Facts read from the sources above on November 1, 2026.