Place to visit
Grand Mound, Canada: what it is and when to go
Grand Mound is an archaeological site in Canada. Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February, May to October. In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February, May to October.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 1,213 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 48.51679, -93.70862
What it is and where
Grand Mound is an archaeological site in Canada. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 48.51679, -93.70862; the nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 1,213 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Grand Mound is February, May to October.
- JanPossible8:31
- FebBest time9:56
- MarPossible11:34
- AprPossible13:26
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:53
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecPossible8:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| History | February, May to October | November to January, March to April |
| Wildlife | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Grand Mound has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Fort Frances Museum and Cultural CentreMuseum25 km
- Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Rainy River Mounds)Archaeological site32 km
- Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Visitor CentreMuseum32 km
- Caliper Lake Provincial ParkNational park62 km
- Voyageurs National ParkProtected area67 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Nature
- Niagara Falls
- Bahía de Hudson: Bay
- Bahía de Baffin: Bay
- Mount Logan: Summit
- Bahía de Fundy: Bay
- Amundsen Gulf: Bay
Every Canada place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Grand Mound?
It is an archaeological site in Canada. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Canada: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Grand Mound?
February, May to October. In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 07.
How do you get to Grand Mound?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 1,213 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung (Rainy River Mounds), Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Visitor Centre. The rest is in the Canada guide.
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