There’s something special happening in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario that is quite unique in the province, if not the country. With St. Marys River and Lake Superior at its doorstep, numerous parks, and boundless beaches, it’s a hotspot for outdoor lovers. Combine that with Indigenous experiences that are accessible and truly awakening, this is 100% a road trip worthy destination.
While this northern Ontario city is quite the long drive, we made it a point to show that it’s entirely do-able in a 4 day itinerary. Through our experiences, we’ve picked out 11 things to do in Sault Ste. Marie that will make you love this region as much as we did.
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Where to stay in Sault Ste Marie?
- At the bottom of this article, there’s several recommendations for where you can stay. We stayed at the Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront that is an excellent choice.
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Where is Sault Ste. Marie?
Before we jump into our favourite activities and sights in Sault Ste. Marie, it’s worth quickly showing you where it actually is and why there may be some confusion sometimes.
Sault Ste. Marie is the same name on both sides of the border in Michigan and Ontario with the International Bridge connecting the two and both sit adjacent to St. Marys River which connects Lake Superior and Lake Huron.
For the purposes of this article, we’ll be focusing on Sault Ste. Marie in Canada.
Popularly called “the Sault” or simply “the Soo”, this is the territory of the Ojibwe who call it Bawating meaning “place of the rapids”.
From Toronto, this is a 7.5 hour drive, 8.5 hours from Ottawa, and 6.5 hours from London (if you go through Michigan).
We would also like to acknowledge that during our visit to Sault Ste. Marie, we were in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and that the land on which we visited is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, specifically the Batchawana and Garden River First Nations, as well as Métis People.
Best Things To Do in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Whether you’re a first time visitor or you’ve been before, the beautiful Northwestern Ontario city of Sault Ste. Marie has a lot to offer. The Soo is a city that’s surrounded by enormous natural beauty and is an incredible place to learn more about Indigenous culture.
As our very first time,…
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