Canadian Visitors

Oh Canada!

We are thrilled that you've decided to travel to Greater Grand Forks and experience all our communities have to offer. We are excited to welcome you and ensure that your visit is absolutely unFORKettable.

Whether you’re here for shopping, dining, concert, or a show, we are committed to providing you with everything you need for a remarkable trip.

If you have any questions or require assistance during your stay, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our friendly team is here to help you with local recommendations, guides to top attractions, and tips for navigating the area. We want to make your visit to the Forks GRAND!

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Canadians that come to Grand Forks and shop for 24 hours are able to bring back $200 (up from $50) and $800 (up from $400) after a 48 hour trip.

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Recommended Reads

Enjoy 7 days of happier hours in Forks

Each day of the week, our local establishments set aside hours to help make everyone happy. While it’s nearly impossible to list them all here, below is a sampling of Forks’ most fabulous food and adult beverage $pecials.

7 restaurants dishing up FORKSful of international flavor

When it comes to dining out, our two Forks offer lots more options than just hearty Midwestern meat and potato dishes. Although, we really do make a mean hotdish around these parts! There are actually several locally owned eateries serving up some of the best global fare to be found anywhere. Here is a half dozen plus one of my favorites.

6 picks for FORKSful of winter fun

Just because cooler weather is upon us, doesn’t mean you need to hibernate. Greater Grand Forks has lots of options for keeping folks of any age moving and grooving. Here are suggestions to help replace the winter blues with some cool to-dos!

10 popular spots serving up FORKSful of flavor

Visit Greater Grand Forks was interested in learning more about what our Facebook Friends' FORKS Favs are when it comes to dining out. What better way to find out than doing an unscientific poll offering a chance to win a $50 gift card to the local eatery of their choice?! Listed below, in no particular order, were the Top 10 vote getters.

A Greater Grand Forks Getaway: Travel Tips to Explore Hidden Gems

Chocolate covered potato chips, ice hockey, art and history, discover Darley Newman’s expert tips for diving into the local culture, food, and the arts scene in Greater Grand Forks.

12 grand new spots to explore more in Forks

Think you’ve experienced all our two towns have to offer? Well, we’ve got some grand news to report! Below are a dozen businesses that have recently opened and/or updated. We invite everyone to come join us for a cool little getaway packed with Forksful of flavor, finds and fun!

7 FORKS local coffee hot spots

Move over Seattle and Portland, our two FORKS have lots of GRAND brews from which to choose! Scattered about town, there are a variety of java joints (some locally owned, some national chains) ready to pour you up a cup of deliciousness.

11 spots to find FORKSful of flavor & a shuttle to the Ralph for hockey night

Only 24 hours in Grand Forks? Do it Downtown!

From mouthwatering meals to sumptuous stays, plus soul-satisfying retail therapy and even a little art mixed in for good measure, Grand Forks always delivers. But what if you only have 24 short hours to explore this river city? That’s not a problem. Do it downtown! One of our favorite Canadians (and we have plenty) shows us how it’s done.

Grand poutine prepared the Forks way

As everyone knows, gravy makes everything better.

7 spots to unwind and find FORKSful of Zen

Life is moving at a crazy rate; so, we all need to find some time to relax and unwind. While there are numerous FORKSful of fun, fast-paced things to do between our two grand towns, it’s important to take a breath and tap into your inner Zen every now and then. Below are my top seven spots to workout and/or work on myself.

10 eateries dishing up FORKSful of flavor

For those who love dining out, Greater Grand Forks offers an abundance of palate-pleasing ways to help you get your fix! Throughout our two towns, there are numerous eateries serving up delicious dishes and desserts and while hard to narrow it down, here are my top ten spots.
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