Sault Ste . Marie …. Naturally Gifted
Sault Ste . Marie is the natural choice ; centrally located in Ontario , poised in the middle of the magnificent Great Lakes and strategically placed in the centre of North America . The International Bridge , which links our beautiful waterfront city to our sister city , Sault Ste . Marie , Michigan , creates an International flavour while providing an easy access from southwestern Ontario and the mid-west states .
Sault Ste . Marie has a reputation as a great place to meet . Located on the shore of the St . Marys River , connecting Lake Huron and Lake Superior , the city is at the “ heart ” of the Great Lakes and the intersection of I-75 from the south and the Trans Canada Highway from the east and west . The rich , lush forests of the area provide a colourful backdrop in any season ; the cool greens of summer offer hikers , bikers , and campers a great setting for fresh air enjoyment . The Sault is the heart of Northern Ontario and your base for a world class outdoor experience . Explore soft adventure pleasures such as a hike through a wooded trail at a nearby park to raging over the waters of Lake Superior in a kayak – it ’ s at your fingertips in Sault Ste . Marie .
Major attractions include : the Agawa Canyon Tour Train , the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre , Art Gallery of Algoma , Ermatinger • Clergue National Historic Site and Heritage Discovery Centre , Sault Ste . Marie Museum , Sault Ste . Marie Canal National Historic Site of Canada , Mill Market , Entomica , Searchmont Ski Resort , OLG Casino Sault Ste . Marie , Treetop Adventures and Spruce Haven Nature Park .
For a complete Vacation Planning Kit contact Tourism Sault Ste . Marie 99 Foster Drive , Sault Ste . Marie ON P6A 5X6 Phone toll free 1-800-461-6020 Book vacation packages online . Visit our website at www . saulttourism . com or email visit @ saulttourism . com
Heyden , Goulais River , Searchmont , Haviland Bay , Harmony , Batchawana Bay , Pancake Bay , Montreal River Harbour
Taking a ride on the ACR , or just visiting Sault Ste . Marie ? Be sure to grab your swimsuit , fishing gear , camera , cross country skis or snowmobile and head up Highway 17 North , 32 km ( 20 mi ) where you have the choice of tent and trailer parks , motels and great beaches . Travel 56 km ( 35 mi ) to Batchawana Bay and Village , home to miles of safe , sandy beaches , picnic areas , motels , cabins , resorts , restaurants , gift shops , fly-in services and more . Further up Highway 17 North to Montreal River Harbour and Wawa is prime touring country for the do-ityourself fall colour tour mid-September to mid-October when the greens of summer transform magically into an explosion of spectacular colours – bright red , yellow and orange .
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