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37 Best and Fun Things To Do In Sault Sainte Marie, Canada


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There are few places in the world that stand as an essential crossroad of history, culture, and nature. Sault Ste. Marie is one of those places. Founded by missionaries as a cross between a fort and an abbey, this small city straddles two river banks in Ontario, Canada.

There are many great things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. It’s here you’ll find beautiful Victorian architecture, ancient lighthouses, and the largest fresh water source on the planet: Lake Superior.

Whether you’re looking for something for the whole family, an affordable date night, or somewhere to go with friends, we’ve got you covered! Here are the best things to do in Sault Sainte Marie

The 37 Most Popular Things To Do In Sault Sainte Marie, Canada

37. Pointe aux Pins Range Front Lighthouse

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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Location: 300 Pointe Louise Dr Sault Streete Marie ON

36. LSWC Lake Superior Water Trail: Gros Cap Marina Access Point

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

Location: 4817 Second Line W Sault Streete Marie ON

Web Address:   http://superiorconservancy.org/water-trail

35. Tyler Dunn Guiding

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 12 Laird Street Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 206 0984

Web Address:   http://tylerdunnguiding.ca/

34. Lower Island Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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33. Upper Island Lake

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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32. Shore Ridges Conservation Area

4.1 ★★★★☆ (10 reviews)

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Location: Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 946 8530

Web Address:   http://saultstemarie.ca/

31. Minnehaha Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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30. The Old Stone House

4.6 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: 831 Queen Street E Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 5443

Web Address:   http://saultstemarie.ca/City-Hall/City-Departments/Community-Services/Recreation-and-Culture/Historic-Sites-and-Heritage/Ermatinger-Clergue-National-Historic-Site.aspx

29. John Rowswell Hub Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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Location: 306 Hub Trail Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 3434

28. Crystal Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ (33 reviews)

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27. The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge

4.4 ★★★★☆ (37 reviews)

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Location: Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  906 635 5255

Web Address:   https://saultbridge.com/

26. Gros Cap Conservation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

Location: Marshall Dr Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 946 8530

Web Address:   http://ssmrca.ca/index.cfm

25. Entomica Insectarium

4.7 ★★★★★ (43 reviews)

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Location: 50 Pim Street Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 297 5777

Web Address:   http://entomica.com/

24. Mockingbird Hill Farm

4.7 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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Location: 943 Landslide Road Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 253 4712

Web Address:   http://mockingbirdhillfarm.ca/

23. Mark’s Bay Conservation Area

4.4 ★★★★☆ (54 reviews)

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Location: Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 946 8530

Web Address:   http://ssmrca.ca/conservation-areas/marks-bay-conservation-area/

22. Whitefish Island

4.8 ★★★★★ (86 reviews)

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21. Northern Superior Brewing Co. and The Tap Room

4.5 ★★★★★ (109 reviews)

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Location: 50 Pim Street Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 450 7468

Web Address:   http://northernsuperior.org/

20. Fort Creek Conservation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ (140 reviews)

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Location: 1100 Fifth Line E Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 946 8530

Web Address:   https://ssmrca.ca/conservation-areas/fort-creek-conservation-area/

19. Crimson Ridge Golf Course

4.4 ★★★★☆ (196 reviews)

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Location: 418 Fourth Line W Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 254 4653

Web Address:   https://crimsonridge.com/

18. Kinsmen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (236 reviews)

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Location: Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 1920

Web Address:   http://kinsmenssm.ca/

17. Sault Ste. Marie Boardwalk

4.6 ★★★★★ (248 reviews)

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Location: St Mary’s River Dr Sault Ste Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 2500

Web Address:   http://saulttourism.com/what-to-do/attractions/listing.aspx

16. The Roberta Bondar Park and Tent Pavilion

4.5 ★★★★★ (261 reviews)

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Location: 65 Foster Dr Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 5310

Web Address:   http://saultstemarie.ca/BondarPark

15. Mill Market Sault Ste Marie

4.6 ★★★★★ (287 reviews)

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Location: 35 Canal Dr Sault Streete Marie ON

Web Address:   http://millmarketssm.ca/

14. Gros Cap Bluffs

4.7 ★★★★★ (292 reviews)

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Location:  4837 Second Line W Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 257 8504

Web Address:   https://ssmrca.ca/conservation-areas/gros-cap-conservation-area/

13. Clergue Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (322 reviews)

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Location: Bay Street East Street Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 2500

Web Address:   https://saultstemarie.ca/City-Hall/City-Departments/Public-Works-Engineering-Services/Public-Works/Parks/Parks-and-Playgrounds.aspx

12. Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie

3.6 ★★★★☆ (731 reviews)

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Location: 30 Bay Street Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 0100

Web Address:   http://saultstemarie.gatewaycasinos.com/

11. Bellevue Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (768 reviews)

Location: 1310 Queen Street E Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 2500

Web Address:   https://saultstemarie.ca/City-Hall/City-Departments/Public-Works-Engineering-Services/Public-Works/Parks/Bellevue-Park.aspx

10. Lake Superior Provincial Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (897 reviews)

Location: 96 Broadway Avenue Wawa ON

Tel:  705 856 2284

Web Address:   http://ontarioparks.com/park/lakesuperior

9. Batchawana Bay Provincial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (976 reviews)

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Location: 10699 ON 17 Batchawana Bay ON

Tel:  705 882 2209

Web Address:   https://ontarioparks.com/park/batchawanabay

Our Top picks

8. Point Iroquois Lighthouse

5.0 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

Location: Point Iroquois Bay Mills Township MI

7. Sault Ste. Marie Museum

4.4 ★★★★☆ (76 reviews)

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Location: 690 Queen Street E Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 7278

Web Address:   http://saultmuseum.ca/

6. Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site

4.5 ★★★★★ (95 reviews)

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Location: 800 Bay Street Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 759 5443

Web Address:   https://saultstemarie.ca/City-Hall/City-Departments/Community-Services/Recreation-and-Culture/Historic-Sites-and-Heritage/Ermatinger-Clergue-National-Historic-Site.aspx

5. Art Gallery of Algoma

4.3 ★★★★☆ (145 reviews)

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Location: 10 East Street Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 949 9067

Web Address:   http://artgalleryofalgoma.com/

4. Hiawatha Highlands

4.8 ★★★★★ (354 reviews)

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Location: 780 Landslide Road Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 256 7258

Web Address:   https://hiawathahighlands.com/

3. Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

4.7 ★★★★★ (816 reviews)

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Location: 50 Pim Street Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 945 6242

Web Address:   http://bushplane.com/

2. Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,138 reviews)

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Location: 1 Canal Dr Sault Streete Marie ON

Tel:  705 941 6262

Web Address:   https://pc.gc.ca/sault

1. Pancake Bay Provincial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,298 reviews)

Location: 12729 Hwy 17N Batchawana Bay ON

Tel:  705 882 2209

Web Address:   http://ontarioparks.com/park/pancakebay

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Sault Sainte Marie, Canada! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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