20 Things To Do In Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie Canada
Celeste
Celeste 
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Hop aboard a plane to discover Sault Ste. Marie, a Great Lakes gem in Northern Ontario. Canoe across the pristine Lake Superior waterfront that Iroquois chief, Hiawatha, did on his journey to Michigan. During the autumn, book a ride aboard the Agawa Canyon Tour train to admire the canyon’s astonishing fall foliage. Adults and children alike will love flying through the clouds aboard a bush plane at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. Visitors can play a round of golf, check out art galleries, race motors bikes, and learn about the local history at Sault Ste. Marie museum. To experience the most of what Sault Ste. Marie has to offer, check out our list of the top things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

1. Go hiking or cycling in Kinsmen Park

Kinsmen park
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Trailblazers looking to escape the constant bustling city life, will enjoy hiking or cycling in Kinsmen Park. While hiking through the rugged trails, visitors can choose between crossing a wooden bridge or continuing on an earthen path. Either way, both pathways lead through dense forest en route to cascading Crystal Falls, where they can relax and take selfies. Along this woodland trail, visitors can stop to picnic on the lake’s golden shoreline, swim with their pet, and play sports with their family by the lake.

Kinsmen Park

Address: 767 Landslide Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 6J8 Canada

Website: Kinsmen Park

Opening hours: 9am - 9pm (daily)

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2. Join Superior Exploration Adventure and Climbing Company Ltd. for a rock climbing adventure

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Sign up for an exciting outdoor adventure with Superior Exploration Adventure and Climbing Company Ltd. Start with hiking along the Chippewa River trails until you reach a flinty stone face to rappel with your team. Be sure to request a chair with cup holders, so you can sip a cold drink while floating down the lazy river on your tube. Or, rent kayaks to paddle down the river’s swirling rapids with fellow outdoor adventure enthusiasts. During winter months, try snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and evening snow caving excursions while exploring this powdery winter wonderland.

Superior Exploration Adventure and Climbing Company Ltd.

Address: 44 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 6H4

Website: Superior Exploration Adventure and Climbing Company Ltd.

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3. Stock up on water sport goods at Sault Scuba Centre Ltd.

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Posted by Sault SCUBA Centre Ltd on Thursday, January 17, 2019

Drop by Sault Scuba Centre Ltd. to pick up a wetsuit, colourful full face snorkel mask, fins, and more. The long-time dive shop specializes in quality products and services relating to water sports. Register for a snorkeling or scuba diving lesson with one of the shop’s instructors and learn technique and safety procedures. Sign up for a certified Red Cross first-aid course to learn vital safety and emergency procedures. With these new-found skills, diving enthusiasts can enjoy thrilling diving adventures in the earth’s dazzling oceans.

Sault Scuba Centre Ltd.

Address: 102 Northern Avenue E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4H4

Website: Sault Scuba Centre Ltd.

Opening hours: Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri: 10am - 4pm; Sat: 9am - 12pm

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4. Rev up your engines at Runway Park

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Head over to Runway Park’s dirt motorbike track to perform high-flying jumps and other daring stunts. Runway Park’s track is open from spring until snowfall for all motorcross enthusiasts. Visitors will enjoy riding across the acres of wide, curvy tracks and mounds, where they can race against fellow racers. Sign up to join the racing squad or purchase an annual membership to ride, race, and practice your skills year round. Experience an adrenaline rush at racing competitions or schedule a special event at exciting Runway Park.

Runway Park

Address: 573 Airport Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K6

Website: Runway Park

Opening hours: Wed - Thu: 4pm - 9pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 6pm

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5. Learn about local history at Sault Ste. Marie Museum

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Delve into Sault Ste. Marie’s local history at Sault Ste. Marie Museum. This historic Dominion building with brick facade was constructed in 1906 to serve as a post office for the growing city. Throughout the years, the building’s tenants included the Fisheries Officer, Indian Agent, Algonquin Rifles, and the Customs and Excise Warehouse. Today, visitors can stroll through the Skylight Gallery to learn about its early days through artifacts, photos, maps, etc. There’s a mariner’s exhibit, a media themed display, as well as exhibits for children where they can dress up in vintage apparel.

Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Address: 690 Queen Street E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2A4

Website: Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 9:30am - 5pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

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6. Reconnect with nature at Sault Ste. Marie Canal

Attikamek Boardwalk and Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge
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Lace up your walking shoes to hike the Attikamek trail, where you’ll experience quiet woodlands and wetlands en route to St. Mary’s Rapids. Be prepared to spot ducks, herons, raccoons, and other wildlife along this scenic trail. Or, drop your boat in the locks and be moved by the water’s power as you gently cross over from Lake Huron to Lake Superior. Hop aboard a scenic tour to wind through the centuries-old canal, admiring picturesque surroundings flanked by historic buildings. During the summer, consider enjoying the weather while picnicking along the canal and watching yachts and birds glide along the waterfront.

Sault Ste. Marie Canal

Address: 1 Canal Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6W4

Website: Sault Ste. Marie Canal

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 4pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

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7. Get lost in Mockingbird Hill Farm's corn maze

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Posted by Mockingbird Hill Farm on Friday, April 7, 2017

Journey back in time with Farmer Bob at Mockingbird Hill Farm. Children can enjoy the petting zoo, where they’ll encounter pigs, sheep, chickens, goats, and turkeys. Visitors will feel like one of Canada’s early settlers as they enter the historic barn to view its powerful quarter horses. During the summer, pop in to buy freshly harvested vegetables after walking through the maze’s winding corn stalk rows. Or, schedule a romantic sleigh ride to experience the surrounding winter wonderland’s sparkling snowy meadows and evergreen forests.

Mockingbird Hill Farm

Address: 943 Landslide Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6J8

Website: Mockingbird Hill Farm

Opening hours: November - April : By appointment only; May - October: from sunrise to sunset

Price: 8 USD for Adults; 6 USD for Children

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8. Buy locally produced items at Mill Market Farmers' Market

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While visiting Sault Ste. Marie, make sure to stop by the vivacious Mill Market Farmers’ Market for farm-fresh produce. Make sure to buy a basket of locally produced juicy strawberries and tart raspberries to take back to your accommodation. Opened year round, patrons can support the community by purchasing local artisan’s crafts, artwork, beauty products, etc. Indulge in a slice of spicy pepperoni pizza as you decide on which beautiful floral arrangement to take for dinner. Before leaving, pick up hand-made soaps, lotions, and wine to bring home as souvenirs.

Mill Market Farmers' Market

Address: 35 Canal Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5P4

Website: Mill Market Farmers Market

Opening hours: Wed: 6pm - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 2pm (closed on Sun - Fri)

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9. Discover Entomica's fantastical world of insects

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Discover Entomica Insectarium’s wondrous insects while participating in interactive and hands-on programs. All ages will be astounded by the great array of exotic insects from all over the globe. Be sure to take a snapshot of butterflies fluttering past the center’s tropical residents. To support the staff’s educational work about earth’s tiny and diverse insect world’s inhabitants, please leave a donation before departing. Through donations, education programs can continue at the center and throughout the community’s schools, fundraisers, and more.

Entomica Insectarium

Address: 50 Pim Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3G4

Website: Entomica Insectarium

Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 11am - 4pm; (closed on Mon & Tue)

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10. Enjoy arcade games at SOO Blaster

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Following a family-sized order of cheesy pizza and fountain pop, get ready for pulsating arcade fun. Enjoy playing simulated golf, hockey, basketball, cricket, dodge ball, and more. Or, challenge your entourage to an exciting game of air hockey before playing old-style arcade games. After blasting away Jurassic Park’s dangerous dinos, wander over to play the neon-lit pinball machines. Listen to the clanging and bell ringing of rows of pinball machines as you shoot hoops against simulated NBA Stars.

SOO Blaster

Address: 345 Queen Street E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1Z2

Website: SOO Blaster

Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 4pm - 11pm; Thu & Sun: 4am - 12am; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 2am

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11. Play golf at Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club

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Posted by Sault Ste Marie Golf Club on Sunday, August 23, 2020

Grab your bag and hop aboard a cart with your golf-mates for a relaxing 18-hole game. Enjoy driving across the course’s lush green rolling hills en route to battle water features, sand traps, and thick forests. After finishing your day on the greens, stop by Mulligan’s Irish Pub for the Emerald Isle’s hearty classics and a cool Guinness. Stop by the golf shop to purchase golf apparel, while signing your family up for golf lessons with the club’s pros. Before leaving, book a Twilight Golf time to enjoy during your next visit on the peaceful fairways.

Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club

Address: 1804 Queen Street E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2H1

Website: Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm (closed on Sun)

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12. Kick back with a cold one at LopLops

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After learning about Sault Ste. Marie’s marine history at the M.S. Norgoma Museum, kick back with a cold one at LopLops. Indulge in an array of crispy fried appetizers as you guzzle down your refreshing craft beer. Then, wander over to the watering hole’s art galleries to admire local artisan’s contemporary artworks. Afterwards, hit the dance floor to enthusiastically watch talented musicians perform an evening of covers and original tunes. Then, finish off the night, slowly sharing a bottle of award-winning wine from Ontario’s vineyards..

LopLops

Address: 651 Queen Street E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2A6

Website: LopLops

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 5pm - 2am (closed on Sun - Tue)

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13. Learn about Canada's aviation history at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre August 2014
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Visit Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre to learn about Canada’s aviation history. Little aviators will love the chance to sit in the flight simulator’s cockpit, where they can live out their aviation dreams. There are numerous exhibits and hands-on displays that will provide hours of fun for everyone. Live out your ultimate fantasy by taking to the skies aboard a bushplane to soar over Sault Ste. Marie. After your high-flying adventure, wander over to the gift shop to pick out aviation-themed souvenirs.

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre

Address: 50 Pim Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 3G4

Website: Bushplane Heritage Centre

Opening hours: Wed - Sun: 11am - 4pm (closed on Mon - Tue)

Price: 2- 11 USD

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14. Hop aboard the Agawa Canyon Tour Train

All Aboard - Agawa Canyon TourTrain
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All aboard the Agawa Canyon Tour Train will be mesmerized by the astonishing beauty of Northern Ontario’s landscape. Choose from single day to multiple day packages to experience the Canadian Shield’s evergreen forests, cascading waterfalls, and wildlife. During the autumn, riders will be gifted with brilliantly colored forests replacing emerald forests overlooking lakes and rivers. As the train snakes through the mountain passes, climbing high above the river valley, riders will see the picturesque landscapes. After disembarking for a picnic lunch and nature hikes, hop aboard for the return train to Sault Ste. Marie.

Agawa Canyon Tour Train

Address: 99 Huron Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5P4

Website: Agawa Canyon Tour Train

Opening hours: 8am - 6pm (daily)

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15. Try your luck at Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie

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Head to Gateway Casinos for an evening of gambling. Try your luck against the tuxedo-clad dealer at the Black Jack table. Then, work your poker face as you pick up your cards from the green felt tabletop while staring down competitors. Next, venture over to the slot machines and sip a cocktail while pulling the lever wishing for a jackpot. After gathering your winnings clanging against the metal trough, try your luck at the roulette table before seeing the cashier.

Gateway Casino Sault Ste. Marie

Address: 30 Bay Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 7A6

Website: Gateway Casino Sault Ste. Marie

Opening hours: 9am - 1pm (daily)

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16. Go cross-country skiing at Hiawatha Highlands

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Strap on your skis to enjoy cross-country skiing along miles of dense forest trails designed for all skill levels. Or, rent a fat bike to climb the snow-covered trails, whizzing past waterfalls and creeks transformed by Jack Frost’s icy fingers. Adventurous types should jump at the chance to experience the solitude of the forest by joining an evening snowshoeing excursion. Otherwise, accompany your family for a daylight snowshoeing adventure across the resort’s powdery meadows and pathways.

Hiawatha Highlands

Address: 780 Landslide Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K7

Website: Hiawatha Highlands

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17. Take a leisurely stroll along the Sault Ste. Marie's Boardwalk

Sault Ste Marie Boardwalk
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Open year round, cyclists and pedestrians can enjoy traversing the miles of winding wooden boardwalk trails. During the warmer months, enjoy picturesque views of Sault Ste. Marie from across the St. Mary River waterfront. Begin each day by jogging along the waterfront trail with your furry friend. Look out for squirrels, birds, and chipmunks while flying by on your mountain bike en route to watch boats cruise along the riverfront. On July 1st, stroll to the Port of Sault Ste. Marie to behold fireworks explode over the vibrantly illuminated Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge.

Sault Ste. Marie Boardwalk

Address: 5V4, Hub Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)

Price: Free

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18. Enjoy a picnic at Bellevue Park

Boat in the St Marys River, North Channel
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Admire Bellevue Park’s beautiful gardens as you walk or jog along its smooth asphalt walkway. Wander over to the picnic table and enjoy a leisurely lunch soaking up the sun as boats sail up the St. Marie River. Afterwards, let your kids play on swings and slides, while you watch Canadian geese parade past your bench. Then, gather them up to stroll through the greenhouse to be educated on the area’s fauna and to pick out bedding plants. During the summer months, visitors should try to catch the Summer Shadows series to screen movies at the park’s band shell.

Bellevue Park

Address: 62 Lake St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 4A5, Canada

Website: Bellevue Park

Opening hours: 7am - 10pm (daily)

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19. Sip a frosty mug of root beer at A&W

A&W Restaurant Menu
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Back in 1956, Canada opened its first A&W. Through to the 1980s, this popular burger joint featured in-car dining as servers roller-skated over to deliver your tray full of fast food. For the complete drive-in carhop experience, diners would have to drive across the border to California to relive their retro memories. Nowadays, indoor dining service is available along with drive-thru service at Canadian A&W outposts. Gather your coupons up to get breakfast specials before 11am, including classic bacon and eggs. Don’t leave without indulging in a BLT Mozza burger, crispy onion rings, and famous frosted mug of A&W root beer.

A & W Canada

Address: 659 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 5A1

Website: A & W Canada

Operating Hours: 8am - 11pm (daily)

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20. Shop till you drop at Station Mall

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Visit Station Mall, Northern Ontario’s second largest shopping mall. After browsing Station Mall’s ninety-seven various shops, grab a bite at the food court. After chowing down on sizzling Szechuan cuisine, catch a latest flick at Galaxy Cinemas. Following your thrilling cinematic experience, drop by Bath and Body Works to test out the season’s seductive lotions and hand soaps.

Station Mall

Address: 293 Bay Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1X3

Website: Station Mall

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10am - 8pm; Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm

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Explore the waterfront city of Sault Ste. Marie

Visitors to Northern Ontario’s Sault Ste. Marie will be able to discover its Great Lake’s scenic beauty as it sits on three of them. Besides the city’s numerous attractions, Ontario’s picturesque landscape can be appreciated aboard the Agawa Canyon Tour Train. Before departing this Great North gem, savor A&W’s chilly root beer with a basket of fryer fries.

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Celeste is a writer based in British Columbia with a profound passion for travel and the exploration of new destinations. Her adventurous spirit leads her to engage in exciting activities during...Read more

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