Sault Ste. Marie Travel Guide

Sault Ste. Marie is a city in Michigan on the Canada-US border separated by the St Mary's River from its twin city of Sault Ste Marie in Ontario, Canada.

Things to Do in Sault Ste. Marie

his city as a lot to pack in in terms of history, culture and activities. Starting with a visit to the legendary Soo Locks will give you some maritime history, as it's where all the boats pass between Lake Superior and Lake Huron every day and night. Visit the Locks and the park and learn about this feat of engineering. Just walking around the city you will take in so much of the rich heritage, with architecture and interesting sites to explore like St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Chippewa County Courthouse, Kemp Coal Dock Office and Industrial Museum Historic Homes and the Alberta House Arts Center. Head to Taquamenon Falls for acres of land, the falls themselves, and many animals who call this ecosystem home including bears, moose, eagles and more. Activities in the area include trails, cycling, photography in the surrounding countryside, day trips to other nearby attractions like Point Iroquois Light Station, plus come winter you can ski, snowmobile and ice skate.

Best Time to Visit Sault Ste. Marie

Winter here offers a whole host of different snowy activities and adventures. For the fall colors come in September, but be warned that winter can come fast to this part of the world.