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ONTARIO CANADA
2020 VISITOR GUIDE
SAULTTOURISM.COM 1
What’s Inside
Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre
an Ascend Collection Hotel by Choice Hotels
4 Greetings 42 See & Do
Complimentary hot continental breakfast, free WiFI, indoor heated salt water pool, hot tub and
7 Safe Travel 80 Stay
sauna, in-room microwave & fridge, Keurig coffee machine, premium bedding
and upgraded amenities. 10 Festival & Events 83 City Maps
QUATTRO VINOTECCA - 3 Diamond Onsite Restaurant with modern surroundings and an upbeat vibe. 24 Attractions
THE GREENHOUSE SPA - Premier Ranked Spa & Services. Escape for an hour, or a full, luxurious day. The spa
professionals will relax and rejuvenate your mind and body with the finest services and treatments available.
18 32 36
Let It Snow Trail Town Spirits Rising - Bawaating
How do you propel your skis, The Sault’s secret stash of A place to align mind, body and
horsepower, gravity, or perhaps outdoor adventures. spirit to make a change and
leg power? make a difference.
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Thompson Farms #YouInTheSoo Sault Ste. Marie Canal
The perfect combination for a Instagram worthy destinations A significant settlement by
great outing with family and across Sault Ste. Marie. the rapids, later a commercial
friends. waterway evolved into a
must-see tourist destination.
229 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario This publication is produced by Tourism
1.800.563.7262 or 705.942.2500 • hotel.frontdesk@quattrossm.com Sault Ste. Marie. Cover photo courtesy of
Gary McGuffin, photo contributions by
Parks Canada, Jane Finn, Dan Grisdale,
WWW.QUATTROSSM.COM Randie Leanne Photos, Martin Lortz,
Gary McGuffin, Sault Ste. Marie Michigan
Convention & Visitors Bureau , Carole
Stubinsky, Konrad Adventures.
Editorial contributions by Martin Lortz,
64 70 Conor Mihel, Jane Finn, Marc Capancioni,
Nadine Robinson, Stéphane Comeault and
Bulkheads, Buoys Ride The Rails
Terry Amadio.
and Boats
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showcases the rugged beauty effort has been made to ensure accuracy.
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$20 OFF HOTEL ROOM RATE $10 OFF SPA SERVICES or call 1-800-461-6020.
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SAULTTOURISM.COM 3
WHERE
There’s an energy in Sault Ste. Marie.
You can feel it in the schools, our
businesses, industry and across our
incredible land and waterscapes.
YOU
You hear it bubbling in the rapids,
echoing throughout our campuses
and in the new developments and
ideas that come alive in our city
every day.
BELONG.
A vibrant and friendly community,
Sault Ste. Marie provides a mix of
urban and natural amenities that
offer an adventurous lifestyle in the
heart of the Great Lakes.
Take the time, live in the moment,
find yourself…in Sault Ste. Marie.
www.welcometossm.com
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Safe Travel
Welcome U.S. Visitors To Canada Emergency Services
To Sault
Passports have been required for return In the case of an emergency, please dial 911
travels to the USA, by all modes of for immediate assistance. For non-urgent
transportation, since 2009 for all citizens. inquiries, please contact the below.
NEXUS cards, and enhanced drivers
Ste. Marie
Sault Area Hospital
licenses may also be options for entry.
Please direct all inquiries or questions 705-759-3434 | www.sah.on.ca
to the nearest Immigration office in your 750 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
community. P6B 5A3
Note: Non-Ontario residents may have to pay at registration
Message From the Mayor Any questions about entry to Canada may
and/or at time of discharge. They will provide receipt and
be addressed to: documents for insurance.
Canadian Customs Information:
Located at the heart of the continent and the Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services
center of the Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie 705-941-3063 or www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
has been a traditional gathering place for 705-949-3335 | www.saultstemarie.ca
hundreds of years. We invite you to discover
United States Customs Information: 72 Tancred Street, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2W1
why our region has been a destination for so 906-632-8822
long and for so many. Sault Ste. Marie Police Service
Currency Exchange
Sault Ste. Marie is a modern community 705-949-6300 | www.ssmps.ca
that provides ready access to nature To obtain the best rate of exchange, we
580 Second Line East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
and spectacular landscapes, along with recommend using your credit card or
There is fun and entertainment available for P6B 4K1
longstanding local heritage landmarks. While exchanging currency prior to shopping.
every season. Major annual events include Bon U.S. funds can be exchanged at most
in the City, you can take in the scenery along
Soo, Rotaryfest and the Algoma Fall Festival, banks. Ontario Provincial Police
our waterfront boardwalk and connect with
where live theatre and music is performed
705-945-6833 | www.opp.ca
the John Rowswell Hub Trail. You can launch
your wilderness getaway and discover why
regularly by our wealth of local talent, along Vehicles and Driving 742 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
with appearances from national stars. As you
the Group of Seven were entranced by the Seatbelts are mandatory for anyone P6A 5K7
flip through these pages you will read more
Algoma region. Throughout all four seasons, weighing over 80lbs; and car seats are
about the many events that are a part of our All travelers please ensure to have:
you will find unique, interesting and exciting required for children under that weight.
community’s vibrant cultural tapestry. - Your health and/or insurance card
attractions, events and activities in and around Radar detectors are illegal in Ontario.
On behalf of the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie, I Studded tires are permitted between - A list of your medications and what they are
our community.
would like to welcome you to our community. October 1 and April 30 in the District of used for
I also encourage people to visit our downtown - Your complete medical history
During your stay, I encourage you to explore Algoma. Right turns are permitted on a red
area. A cluster of fresh and exciting businesses
our dining and shopping opportunities, light after a complete stop unless posted - The contact name and phone number of
has brought dining and shopping options
immerse yourself in our rich history and enjoy otherwise. Speed limits and distances are primary physician
to satisfy a variety of different tastes and
some of the true northern hospitality that our posted in kilometres. Liquid fuels are sold - The contact name and phone number of
interests. The new additions pair well with
city has become renowned for, and discover by the litre. next of kin
many long-running family owned restaurants
why Sault Ste. Marie is where you belong.
and shops. Cannabis
Yours truly,
Attractions such as the Agawa Canyon Tour Despite the fact that cannabis (marijuana)
Train, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage is legal and regulated in Canada, it
Centre and the Heritage Discovery Centre remains illegal to transport cannabis in
at the Ermatinger•Clergue National Historic any form – including any oils containing
Site tell the story of Northern Ontario while THC or cannabidiol (CBD), across
providing fun for the whole family. Christian C. Provenzano, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. Canada’s national borders whether you
are entering or leaving Canada. For further
information visit: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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Open Year Round
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30am to 5:00pm
Adults: $8
Senior / Student: $6
Children: FREE
Call or Check Website for Extended Hours
Call to book your guided tour today and...
Discover YOUR Museum
(705) 759 7278
690 Queen Street East,
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
OPERATED BY THE SAULT STE. MARIE & 49TH FIELD REGIMENT RCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, A CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site
Enter at 800 Bay St. - Open year round
“Discover Our Heritage”
www.ecnhs.com 705-759-5443 old.stone.house@cityssm.on.ca
Winter Festival of Art Bon Soo
February 7, 2020 January 31- February 9, 2020
Winter Festival of Ready For Take Off,
Art Opening Reception Family Day Fun
February 7, 2020 February 17, 2020
Winter Festival of Art is an annual Fun day for the whole family.
juried community exhibition that Admission is 1/2 price for the day
everyone is welcomed to submit which includes a scavenger hunt,
their artwork. The theme for this crafts, games, demonstrations
year is Memories. Please join us to and more. Local mascots will be on
celebrate wonderful talent in the hand. Lunches are available at the
community at 7pm. canteen.
Festivals
705-949-9067 705-945-6242
www.artgalleryofalgoma.com www.bushplane.com
Bon Soo Lantern Ski Jeff Dunham: Seriously!? Tour
and Events
February 8, 2020 February 19, 2020
Queen Street Cruise 1-866-775-9422
June 12 & 13, 2020 Bon Soo Button trail admission, 6pm
to 10pm. Snowga class and snowshoe www.gflgardens.ca
and headlamp rentals at Hiawatha Ready For Take Off,
Ron James Family Day Fun
Highlands. Full Throttle Tour!!! February 17, 2020
www.hiawathahighlands.com
February 21, 2020
5th Annual Hiawatha SnowFest Ontario Winter Carnival
Lake Superior State Lakers vs. Sault Community Theatre Centre. The Simon and Garfunkel Story
January 19, 2020 Bon Soo March 14, 2020
Alabama-Huntsville Chargers 705-945-7299
XC Ski & Fat Bike Loppets, Guided January 31- February 9, 2020 www.saultctc.ca
February 15, 2020 Sault Community Theatre Centre.
& Self-Guided Snowshoe Tours, 5K Join us as we celebrate Bon Soo 705-945-7299
1-866-775-9422
Snowshoe Run, Cookie Stations. 57. Canada’s third largest Winter OUA Nordic Championships www.saultctc.ca
www.gflgardens.ca
The Sugar Shack on Fifth Line, February 21-23, 2020
Carnival. Enjoy 10 days of indoor and
SSM. Register in advance, you can Hiawatha Snowfest Theory of a Dead Man Algoma University and the Soo Yesterday Once More
outdoor events throughout our city
January 19, 2020 February 16, 2020 Finnish Nordic Ski Club are proud March 21, 2020
qualify for draws for prizes. Lunch and at our host site The Machine
Sault Community Theatre Centre. to host the Ontario University Celebrating the music of ABBA,
by Feeding Your Soul Café. Shop. New events added each year
50th Annual I-500 705-945-7299 Athletics Nordic ski championships The Carpenters, The 5th Dimension
www.hiawathahighlands.com including a winter playground, bum
Snowmobile Race www.saultctc.ca
at Hiawatha Highlands. and The Mamas & Papas. Sault
WE ARE THE SOO January 27 - February 1, 2020 slides, fireworks, concerts, family
Family Day Snowshoeing & www.oua.ca Community Theatre Centre
Health and Wellness Expo Located in Sault, Michigan, USA. dance, a polar bear swim and much 705-945-7299
January 25, 2020 more! Come out and enjoy the Cross Country Skiing 21th Annual Shadows of the www.saultctc.ca
The race is the first Saturday of
greatest snow on earth. February 17, 2020 Mind Film Festival
Hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie February every year.
906-635-1500 705-759-3000 Hiawatha Highlands is offering February 24 - March 1, 2020 Matthew Good “Moving Walls
Chamber of Commerce.
www.i-500.com www.bonsoo.on.ca discounted trail pass and rentals Grand Theatre and Galaxy Cinemas Tour 2020″with special guest
Located at The Machine Shop. Ria Mae
for skiing snowshoeing.Rentals are bringing mental health,
705-949-7152 We will Rock You! Beethoven 250th Anniversary March 26, 2020
www.ssmcoc.com February 7, 2020 are first come, first serve. Come addictions and social issues to light.
January 29, 2020 Sault Community Theatre Centre.
Precious Blood Cathedral out and bring the family! 9am to Join us for cinema from around the
The Musical by Queen and Ben Elton. 705-945-7299
705-945-7299 5pm at Hiawatha Highlands. world. One movie can change you!
1-866-775-9422 www.saultctc.ca
www.saultsymphony.ca www.hiawathahighlands.com www.shadowsfilmfest.com
www.gflgardens.ca
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Queen Street Cruise Lobsterfest -
June 12 & 13, 2020 Royal Canadian Legion
Car enthusiasts from all over are June 26, 2020
welcome to cruise Queen Street and Tickets must be purchased in
show off their cars in a place where advance for this popular annual
time doesn’t exist. Join the ride! event. Celebrate Atlantic Lobster
705-541-7320 Season. Steak available upon
www.queenstreetcruise.com request for landlubbers.
Musicfest XXVII 705-246-2494 for tickets.
Bratwurst, Beer & Beethoven International Bridge Walk and
Science Festival Lilac & Lavender Festival June 14, 2020
April 20-25, 2020 June 5-7, 2020 Bicycle Parade
Roberta Bondar Pavilion. June 27, 2020
705-945-5337 Parade of Paddles
Provincial U12 Ringette WE ARE THE SOO Ontario Basketball www.saultsymphony.ca The International Bridge Walk July 1, 2020
Championships Home Décor & Renovation Expo Championships and Bicycle Parade is an annual
April 2-5, 2020 April 18 & 19, 2020 May 29-31, 2020 DU283 Duathalon celebration of international
June 14, 2020 friendship between the Twin
Hosted by the Sault Ringette Club, Hosted by the Sault Ste. Marie Hosted by the Steel City Slam
Chamber of Commerce and the basketball club. The U17 boys DU283 is a series of duathlons in Saults.
we are pleased to welcome ringette
Station Mall. At the Station Mall. division from across the Province Sault Ste. Marie, raising funds for 705-949-7152
players across the province for an
705-949-7152 youth mental health. www.ssmcoc.com
exciting weekend of championship will compete for the Provincial title.
www.ssmcoc.com www.du283ssm.com
play. www.steelcityslam.ca Summer Concert Series
705-945-5050 ex 2671
www.ringetteontario.com www.basketball.on.ca July & August, 2020
Sault Ste. Marie Science Festival
www.saultringette.com April 20-25, 2020 Pump Track Summer Kick Off Summer Moon Festival Tuesdays & Thursdays throughout
May 30, 2020 June 19-27, 2020 July & August enjoy a FREE concert
St. Joseph Island Celebrate our 6th annual SSM Poutinefeast
An arts & music festival that at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion at
Maple Syrup Festival Science Festival. A series of Join us at Esposito pump track to July 1-5, 2020
April 4, 5 & 11, 12, 2020 weeklong events highlighting the kick off the summer cycling season. reawakens Sault Ste. Marie’s 7pm.
natural and applied sciences and Music, snacks, cycling skills and Baawitigong Spirit and sense of 705-759-5310 John Roswell Hub Trail Festival
All you can eat pancakes and
place. www.saultstemarie.ca July 1, 2020
sausages at the Royal Canadian technology in Sault Ste. Marie safety. 11am-2pm.
705-989-5288 Walk, ride, or roll your way along
Legion, Branch 374, Richards through a collaboration of 10 local 705-946-8530 Canada Day Celebrations
t.anderson@cityssm.on.ca the Hub trail, 10am to 2pm. Pick
Landing. Vendors, artisans and organizations and groups involved July 1, 2020
Lilac and Lavender Festival up a passport at 1 of 6 passport
local maple syrup producers will in science, technology, heritage and
June 5-7, 2020
National Anishinaabe Day Celebrate Canada’s Birthday at
have their goods and products on culture. June 21, 2020 Roberta Bondar Park and Pavilion. stations. Fun activities along the
www.sciencenorth.ca/ssmscifest The culinary uses of lilacs and lavender. way with tons of free give-a-ways.
display. 8am to 3pm. Batchewana First Nation’s 11th Enjoy family entertainment and
Daily activities. Purchase your tickets 705-943-8071
705-246-2494 The Adams Family annual Anishinaabe Day on Whitefish children’s activities throughout the
for our Victorian High Tea in advance www.hubtrailfestival.ca
April 29 to May 2, 2020 island. Traditional Teepee Teachings, day with fireworks at dusk.
Snowed In Comedy Tour online. Ermatinger•Clergue National 705-759-5310 Parade of Paddles
April 11, 2020 Sault Community Theatre Centre. Mini Pow Wow, Community Feast,
Historic Site. www.saultstemarie.ca
705-945-7299 Games and prizes with an amazing July 1, 2020
Sault Community Theatre Centre. 705-759-5443
www.saultctc.ca www.ecnhs.com fireworks show at dusk. Begin your paddle on Canada Day by
705-945-7299
www.saultctc.ca www.batchewana.com locking through the SSM Canal. Paddle
Festival of Beer
enthusiasts, this is your chance to
May 9, 2020 The Stampeders
Docs on Ice join a brigade-like experience on the
April 16-18, 2020 As Sault Ste. Marie’s only beer June 22, 2020
St. Marys River. Join us at the
Sault Ste. Marie will host the hockey sampling event, The Festival of Beer Sault Community Theatre Centre.
705-945-7299 Ermatinger•ClergueNational Historic
tournament for the first time in features over 20 craft breweries
www.saultctc.ca Site for lunch on the lawn.
30 years to bring physicians from from all over Ontario. You must be 705-759-5443
across the province to compete and 19+ (ID required). www.ecnhs.com
705-945-0754
raise money for local charity.
docsonice2020ssm@gmail.com
www.loplops.com/festival-of-beer Poutinefeast
www.docsonice.ca
July 1-5, 2020
Sault Ste. Marie Trails Fest
A Canadian favorite in flavours you
May 22-24, 2020
Pierre Schryer and his Band can only imagine. Beer Garden. Live
with Sault symphony Come out and ride (or hike, or run)
music.Ermatinger•Clergue National
April 18, 2020 our trails and see the adventures
Historic Site.
Sault Community Theatre Centre. that Algoma has to offer! 705-759-5443
Peter@saultcyclingclub.ca Summer Concert Series Canada Day Celebrations Summer Moon Festival
705-945-7299 June 19-27, 2020 www.ecnhs.com
July & August, 2020 July 1, 2020
www.saultsymphony.ca
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Batchewana First Nation
Traditional Pow Wow Blueberry Festival
September 5 & 6, 2020 August 15 & 16, 2020
34st Annual Arts at the Dock Rally North America Ontario Senior Men’s Amateur Garden River First Nation
July 19, 2020 “Great Lakes Rally” Golf Championships Community Days
This multimedia art show has grown July 21, 2020 July 27-30, 2020 August 9-16, 2020
into one of the largest and most Driving for a cause and raising Hosted by the SSM Golf Club, this A variety of events from baseball
exclusive shows in Algoma. Free money for charity, participants in tournament will see players take tournaments, concerts, monster
shuttle by tractor wagon between the the 2020 rally will make Sault Ste. on the famed 18 hole golf course bingo, golf classics, and more,
Hilton Beach Car Show community hall and waterfront. Hilton Marie a stopping point on their designed by Stanley Thompson. This ending with a Pow Wow on the 16th.
July 25, 2020 705-946-6300 ext. 223
Beach Waterfront and Community 1300 mile auto rally tour. event will commemorate the club’s
www.RallyNorthAmerica.com 100th Anniversary. rpine@gardenriver.org
Centre from 11am to 4pm. St. Joseph
Marconi’s Italian Festival Tony@rallynorthamericacharities. 705-541-3441
Island, 45 km east of SSM. Fringe North International
com www.saultgolfclub.ca
July 12, 2020 705-246-2242 Theatre Festival
www.hiltonbeach.com rmcmenem@shaw.ca
Celebrate the Italian heritage and Great Lakes International August 13-23, 2020
culture with music, dancers and Summer Music Institute Hilton Beach Community Night International and local live theatre,
food! Located at the Marconi Club. July 23, 30 & 31, 2020 August 1, 2020 buskers, clowns, street performers, Old Town Hall Concerts
705-942-5556 Summer Concert Series. Starts at 5pm with the pie booth at July 15, 22 & August 1, 2020
and a Free Kids Fringe. 100% of box
www.themarconiclub.ca Performances by students the Community Hall and food tents. office sales go to artists. Member of
and faculty of the Institute. The parade starts at 7pm sharp, Blueberry Festival
Old Town Hall Concerts the Canadian Association of Fringe
musicinstitute@algomau.ca August 15 & 16, 2020
July 15, 22 & August 1, 2020 featuring marching bands, floats Festivals (CAFF), World Congress
and kids in costume. After the Enjoy the bounty of local blueberries
This series of concerts has some of Hilton Beach Car Show of Fringe Festivals, Chamber of
the best musicians &groups Canada parade, games of chance and great at our Blueberry Tea – August 15th
July 25, 2020 Commerce and SSM DTA.
has to offer. A seating capacity food on Marks Street until dark. www.fringenorth.ca
and Pancake Breakfast – August
This annual classic car show
of 250, these concerts gives an Carnival-like fun for the whole saultfringe@gmail.com 16th Purchase tickets in advance
features over 85 original, restored
up-close musical experience, often family, join us! St. Joseph Island, 45 online. Ermatinger•Clergue National
and special interest cars. Along the
with autograph opportunities to km east of SSM. Historic Site.
waterfront and up Marks Street, 705-759-5443
follow. Tickets go on sale in the 705-246-2242
admission is free! Arts and crafts, www.ecnhs.com
early spring, and they sell out very www.hiltonbeach.com
vendors, and food tent. On St.
quickly.
Joseph Island, 45 km east of SSM.
Batchewana First Nation
705-251-6842 Traditional Pow Wow
ROTARYFEST 705-246-2242
www.oldtownhall.ca September 5 & 6, 2020
July 16-18, 2020 www.hiltonbeach.com
info@hiltonbeach.com
Join us as we showcase the
ROTARYFEST Anishinabek culture through
The Sault’s Summer Festival! dancing, drumming, and singing.
July 16-18, 2020 The weekend will be fun for the
Fun on the waterfront for the whole whole family and provide the chance
family. Free live music, Ribfest, for everyone to enjoy authentic
vendors, Tenaris PlayZone, midway, foods, browse handmade crafts
Northern Dental Care Inflatable and learn the Anishnabek ways of
Park, the 99th Annual Rotary life and highlight the pillars of the
Community Day Parade, and more! Garden River First Nation community.
705-945-1279 Art at the Dock Hilton Beach Community Night Community Days 705-759-0914
www.rotaryfest.com July 19, 2020 August 1, 2020 August 9-16, 2020 www.batchewana.ca
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Bushplane Days Fall Rendezvous Festival of Trees
September 19 & 20, 2020 September 17-20, 2020 November 12-15, 2020
Soo Pizza Fest Ultra Trail Stokely Creek Holiday Gift and Craft Show Festival of Trees
September 10 & 11, 2020 October 2, 2020 November 7 & 8 and 14 & 15, 2020 November 12-15, 2020
Bringing pizza, beer, and live music The UTSC promises an epic The Sault’s largest gift and craft Raffles, auctions and kids activities
to the Sault. The Roberta Bondar running adventure through the show. Over 100 vendors will be on all while enjoying a wonderland of
Park and Tent Pavilion. rugged back country of Northern hand showcasing their talents and festive decorations, wreaths and
www.soopizzafest.ca
Ontario’s Algoma Highlands. This gift items. Each day will feature new beautiful trees.
info@soopizzafest.ca
event was recognized in 2019 as vendors. The show runs 10am to 705-256-2335
Fall Rendezvous Destination Northern Ontario’s 4pm, both days. Door prize on each www.on.lung.ca
September 17 – 20, 2020 Tourism Innovator of the Year. day. Canteen open for drinks and
Fur trade re-enactors, Voyageurs, 705-987-1004 lunch. Entry by donation.
British soldiers, historical interpreters www.utstokelycreek.com 705-945-6242
bring to life the Fall Rendezvous. Hear www.bushplane.com
Steel City NerdCon
the sounds, smell the gun powder, see October 17 & 18, 2020 Rumours - The Ultimate
the life & times. Ermatinger•Clergue The biggest, nerdiest convention Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show
National Historic Site. Culture Days in the Sault! At the Bushplane November 8, 2020
705-759-5443 September 25 - 27, 2020
Museum. Sault Community Theatre Centre.
www.ecnhs.com 705-945-7299
705-450-6969
Sylvan Circle Tour Culture Days www.vgnj.ca www.saultctc.ca Holiday Gift & Craft Show
September 19, 2020 September 25 – 27, 2020 November 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 2020
Meet over fifty of the area’s finest Join us as we showcase arts, culture 31st Annual Northern Ontario
artists & artisans at the 18th annual and heritage. Ermatinger•Clergue Country Music Award Weekend
November 6-8, 2020
tour held at township halls between National Historic Site.
Echo Bay and Bruce Mines. Find 705-759-5443 Country Music Talent from across
unique, one-of-a-kind creations, www.ecnhs.com Northern Ontario. If you are a
perfect for home or gift giving. lover of Country Music, don’t miss
Algoma Fall Festival
Come, see, shop, discover! Free this event! At Quattro Hotel and
October 2020
admission. Conference Centre.
Join us for a multi-disciplinary arts
www.sylvancircle.ca 705-257-9650
celebration held each year. Take a www.nocma.ca
Bushplane Days seat as Canadian music, creative
September 19 & 20, 2020 expression, drama, literature, Celtic
Our 25th Annual Festival from Celebrations and the Group of
9am-5pm. CL-415 water bombing Seven are hosted in the Sault! We
demonstration (subject to availability), welcome excellence for the 48th
special guests, train rides, carnival annual arts and culture celebration.
games and lots of celebrating! All 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com
day, good food and great fun. Special
admission rates will be in effect.
Ultra Trail Stokely Creek Steel City NerdCon Algoma Fall Festival
705-945-6242
October 2, 2020 October 17 & 18, 2020 October 2020
www.bushplane.com
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Let It Snow
By Martin Lortz
How do you like to propel your skis? Horsepower
gravity, or perhaps leg power is all you need.
Well, whatever way you chose to pursue your
winter adventures, Sault Ste. Marie is happy to
be your gateway to Algoma’s snow-covered
playground. Accessible by car from the south via
the International Bridge, and from east and west
along the Trans-Canada Highway, as well as by
air from everywhere, getting here is easy, but
staying a bit is what leaves a lasting impression.
18 2020 VISITOR GUIDE SAULTTOURISM.COM 19Leg Power If you happen to favour powder over groomed
trails, then Bellevue Valley Lodge and the
If you enjoy skiing uphill as much as down,
Valley of the same name is the place to be.
in the solitude of a snow ladened forest,
Here they have been showcasing the winter
then wax-up the skis and get ready for some
playground that are the hardwood hills of
of the best cross country and backcountry
Algoma for 25 years. Located 25 minutes north
ski trails anywhere. Located on the edge of
of Sault Ste. Marie the snow in the Bellevue
town, Hiawatha Highlands offers 50 km of
Valley is deep and the terrain is steep, a prime
Horse Power trails (2 km are lit until 10:00 PM). Here you
combination for perfecting your Telemark turn.
can enjoy both classic and skate skiing trails
While often the search for adventure is found Gravity for all levels. So what’s it going to be, gravity, horsepower
beyond the edge of town, in Sault Ste. Marie, or leg power? Whatever you choose, Sault Ste.
With stats like 700 feet / 228 metres vertical, Thirty minutes down the road, Stokely Creek
we are happy to be the town on the edge of Marie will happily be your gateway to your
21 runs and 132” (336 cm) annual average of Lodge offers 100 km of trails groomed for
adventure. When it comes to snowmobiling, next Algoma winter adventure. But remember,
real snow over the last 10 years, Searchmont classic and skate skiing. Explore the 12,000
that means over three thousand kilometres getting here is easy, but staying a bit is what
Ski Resort can comfortably boast and offers acres of wilderness as you take in grand
of groomed trails and a season that often leaves a lasting impression.
the best skiing in Northern Ontario and the views from King Mountain; stop by frozen
lasts well into April. With over 300 cm of
MidWest. waterfalls or relax in one of the six warming
lake effect snow annually, courtesy of Lake
Superior, which is then lovingly groomed by Located about 45 minutes northeast of Sault huts. From thrilling runs downhill to gently
the Sault Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, into an Ste. Marie in the rugged Canadian Shield of the rolling terrain through hardwood forests,
unforgettable experience. Goulais River Valley, the 100-acre playground cross country skiing at Stokely Creek Lodge,
has something for everyone from perfect (be it for a day or a few) is an experience not
You can access the snowmobiling trails and to be missed. So good in fact, that the resort
groomed runs, a terrain park and even glades
start your adventure right from your doorstep is in the running for USA Today’s -10 Best
for the adventurous.
in Sault Ste. Marie where accommodations for READERS’ CHOICE TRAVEL AWARD.
you and your equipment are plentiful as are Of course, you can never have enough of a
the dining and entertainment options for your good thing, so new rental gear, grooming
post-ride enjoyment. equipment, snowmaking, and a new
restaurant, are all improvements that will make
Take a day trip to Searchmont Resort for lunch,
this season the best one yet.
explore St. Joseph Island to the south, or
pack your bags and spend a few days touring We understand that most skiing and boarding
backcountry lodges and Northern Ontario good times happen on the slopes, but
communities. For your snowmobile touring there is life after the lifts close. You can find
plans, be sure to check in with the Ontario accommodation and Après ski options slope
Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) side at Searchmont Resort, the surrounding
regarding permits and trail conditions. area, and of course here in Sault Ste. Marie.
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formations of the Canadian Shield. Tour is
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64,000 square foot hangar where water
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exhibits are on display along with a flight
simulator, two theatres including a fire fighting
The natural beauty of the waterfront and the
adventure in 3-D, and an interactive Children’s
city’s boardwalk makes a perfect backdrop
Flight Centre. Climb a fire tower, sit in the
for the Elsie Savoie Sculpture Park and leads
cockpit of a real aircraft, Northern Nature
visitors to the Art Gallery of Algoma (AGA).
Trading exhibit and much more! The CBHC
The AGA changes exhibitions about every
offers something for everyone.
three months. Exhibition tours, art classes
and workshops for all ages are offered all Canoes For Conservation
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as the Group of Seven items. Enjoy a beautiful
view while having coffee, tea, soft drinks and
Gear up for an adventure with the Lake Superior
Must See
desserts in our Café.
Watershed Conservancy! Canoe tours in a
14-seater canoe offer fun learning opportunities
for the whole family. Book the whole canoe or
Attractions
jump in on a regularly scheduled tour along
the Sault’s waterfront or further up the coast on
Lake Superior. The experience is fully outfitted
and guided. Your guides will share tastes of
local foods and share stories related to local
history, culture, and ecology. Our mission is to
promote stewardship and help protect special
places on Lake Superior. Funds generated from
spring summer fall winter accessible tours go towards conservation efforts in the
Item number indicates location on the map Lake Superior watershed.
24 2020 VISITOR GUIDE SAULTTOURISM.COM 25Entomica (4)
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Entomica is a place where you’ll discover the
fascinating, hidden and often misunderstood
world of insects through live, interactive
exhibits. Discover the importance of insects
to the creation, evolution and sustainability of
our ecosystems. See, hold, and touch some
of the world’s most intriguing species and get
ready to be amazed! Open year-round, offering
public and private tours, school groups,
birthday parties, fundraisers and more!
Book us for your next event!
Ermatinger•Clergue National
Historic Site (5) Hiawatha Highlands/ Roberta Bondar Park and
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Your tour begins in the Heritage Discovery
Centre, where you are introduced to our Hiawatha Highlands is a premier destination This outdoor venue, named in honour of
“stories steeped in stone” through our theatre for winter recreation and sport. Offering over Canada’s first female astronaut, Sault native
production. Visit the 1812 interactive gallery, 50 km of Ski trails, 9 km of Snowshoeing, as Dr. Roberta Bondar, is located in downtown
and shop in “The Post” gift shop. Then step well as Fat Biking trails. Trail systems cater Sault Ste. Marie on the shore of the St.
back in time to the Ermatinger Old Stone from the beginner to the advanced skier and Mary’s River and is part of the 22.5 km John
House. Charles Ermatinger a Fur Trader built welcomes both classic and skate skiers. A 2 km Rowswell Hub Trail. At the marina, bike rentals
the house in 1812. The Clergue Blockhouse trail is available for night skiing until 10 PM. All are available for guests to make their way
(1894), is the residence of industrialist Francis just 20 minutes north of the Ontario/Michigan around the city. The park accommodates a
H. Clergue. The stone base was once the border. The trails are open daily during the variety of special events including an annual
Hudson Bay Company’s powder magazine. season. Daily and Seasonal trail passes can be summer concert series, various festivals,
Daily happenings and seasonal events. Open purchased either online or at 780 Landslide fundraising activities and weddings. Visitors
year round. Rd. At the warming centre rentals of skis and are encouraged to contact the City of Sault Ste.
snowshoes, as well as delicious warm food and
Fort St. Joseph National drinks are offered. New this season; learn-to-
Marie Recreation and Culture Division for a list
of programs and events.
Historic Site ski packages for those newer to cross-country
705-246-2664 | www.parkscanada.gc.ca/joseph skiing. Call or check the website for trail
Gateway Casino conditions.
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community of soldiers, Indigenous people, and
fur traders during the early 1800’s. Experience
life at the Fort through daily heritage The excitement never stops! Casino Sault Ste. Mill Market Farmers Market is a place to
demonstrations and hands-on workshops Marie is waiting to welcome you from Sunday celebrate all the great things grown, raised, and
highlighting traditional crafts, skills, and foods. to Thursday 9am to 2am, Friday to Saturday crafted in Northern Ontario. From farm-fresh
Feel the breeze off the St. Marys River as you 9am to 3am, year-round. Their 35,000 sq feet products, arts, and handcrafts to local artisans,
picnic on site, walk among the ruins of the of gaming includes an impressive array of musicians, and live animals; experience the
fort, or explore nature trails within this bird just over 435 slots and a selection of 11 table vivid living culture. This location offers 13,000
sanctuary. The Xplorers Program gives children games. Stay close to the action; The Getaway square feet of indoor space with ample parking
an interactive experience to enhance their visit. Restaurant has breakfast, daily lunch, and and easy accessibility via Canal Drive and the
Open from June 1st to September 30th. dinner menus with you in mind. city-wide Hub Trail.
26 2020 VISITOR GUIDE SAULTTOURISM.COM 27Searchmont Resort (17) Stokely Creek (19)
1-800-663-2546 | www.searchmont.com 705-649-3421 | www.stokelycreek.com
Located 48 km north of Sault Ste. Marie, Stokely Creek Lodge is located just 35km
Ontario, Searchmont Resort is a premiere outside the Sault, along the rolling hills of the
ranked, regional training and recreation facility Canadian Shield in the Algoma Highlands.
with high quality mountain terrain, amenities, Stokely Creek offers cross-country skiers and
Sault Ste. Marie Canal Sault Ste. Marie Museum (16) events and entertainment. Enjoy the 700 snowshoers the opportunity to explore a
National Historic Site (15) 705-759-7278 | www.saultmuseum.ca vertical feet, 3 lifts, 2 belts and 21 runs ranging winter’s paradise. Over 100km of well marked
705-941-6205 | www.parkscanada.gc.ca/sault from easy to expert. Whether you’re new to ski trails and 25km of snowshoe trails expand
the sport or a seasoned skier or snowboarder, over 8,400 acres. Stokely Creek is one of the
Located in the downtown core of the city, there’s something for everyone at Searchmont. largest cross country ski resorts dedicated to
2020 marks the 125th anniversary of the Sault the Museum welcomes visitors year-round Open daily Wednesday to Sunday. skiing and snowshoeing in North America.
Ste. Marie Canal. Once the world’s longest to explore three floors of exhibit galleries At Searchmont, WE LOVE SNOW.
and first electrically operated lock, the canal that depict the heritage of Sault Ste. Marie. Waterfront Adventure Centre (21)
completed an all-Canadian waterway spanning The Museum is housed in a fine heritage Snowmobiling 705-759-0023 | www.ssmtrailblazers.com
over 3500 km from the Atlantic Ocean to the building constructed by local craftsmen, using 705-759-0023 | www.ssmtrailblazers.com
western tip of Lake Superior. Today, visitors sandstone from the excavation of the canal.
can step back in time and enjoy afternoon tea The building opened in 1906, and served as An inclusive space owned and operated by
at the elegant Superintendent’s Residence, the city’s Dominion Building. The distinctive The Sault Trailblazers Snowmobile Club Sault College. Facilities include tennis courts,
explore the nature trails by foot or bike, and clock in the tower was installed in 1912. prepares and maintains over 600 kilometres pickleball courts, beach volleyball court, canoes,
learn about the significance of this area to the of trails in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding kayaks and stand up paddleboards (SUP). All
First Nation and Métis people in a new exhibit area. Taking pride in having some of the best rentals can be done on a pay per use basis for
located in the historic Stores Building. The trails in the district, made possible through non-members. Enjoy the Ziibi Café located
Visitor Centre and gift shop are open from their volunteers. The trails are brushed, on site in the Franklin Prouse Building with
mid-May to Thanksgiving. marked and signed and bridges are repaired fresh food, coffee and desserts…..and the best
or replaced as required. Riding events are waterfront view in the Sault! Venue is available
planned for snowmobile enthusiasts and their to rent for special occasions. Hours of operation
families. The Sault Trailblazers Snowmobile are from 8 AM - 9 PM - 7 days a week. The
Club works together as a group with Algoma Waterfront Adventure Centre is open
Snow Plan Affiliation and which includes ten mid-May until mid-October (weather permitting).
neighbouring clubs.
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WWW.FRATELLISRESTAURANT.CA | 705-256-1313 www.burgerdon.caLocal outdoor enthusiasts have always Walk this Way:
asserted Sault Ste. Marie’s place amongst
Canada’s greatest adventure towns for its easy The 22.5-km John Rowswell Hub Trail
access to vast networks of hiking and cycling stretches like a ribbon through Sault
trails, available to all skill levels in all seasons. Ste. Marie’s residential neighbourhoods,
They’re quick to credit the community’s commercial districts and urban greenspace,
natural surroundings—cradled as it is by the open to cyclists and walkers alike. For a
ancient mountains of the Canadian Shield and pleasant evening stroll in downtown Sault Ste.
surrounded by freshwater, which combine Marie, access the Hub Trail at the Canadian
to instil a feeling of immense wilderness. Yet Bushplane Heritage Centre and walk west
somehow, the great opportunities for outdoor along the waterfront, towards the muted roar
adventure mere minutes from the city centre of the cascading St. Mary’s Rapids, along a
have remained a secret. flat paved path and wooden boardwalk. The
rapids reflect the community’s Indigenous
Not anymore. The existing array of walking, Anishinaabe name—Bawaating. Let your
hiking and cycling trails will form the thoughts fall back in time as you retrace
foundation of an ambitious trail plan that the ancient pilgrimage to a special place. A
promises to position Sault Ste. Marie at the riverside skating trail at Clergue Park offers a
centre of the adventure sports map. Plans are unique way to experience the waterfront in the
in place and funding pending for the Algoma cold-weather months.
Trail Network, which will create 100 kilometres
of trails for non-motorized recreation, including
mountain- and fatbiking, walking, hiking and
snowshoeing, capturing all of the region’s
natural splendour. The goal is to position
Trail Town
Sault Ste. Marie as a premier destination for
mountain biking in Ontario; an exceptional
trail network is also central to the city’s plan to
attract new people to live in the community.
By Conor Mihell Now, locals and visitors alike can claim to have
experienced the early days of an emerging
The Sault’s secret stash of outdoor phenomenon. Here are five ways to embrace
adventures is poised to take centre stage. Sault Ste. Marie’s variety of trails.
32 2020 VISITOR GUIDE SAULTTOURISM.COM 33Cycling in Winter: Further Afield:
Sault Ste. Marie is on its way to becoming an World-class day-hiking and multiday
epicentre for the emerging winter cycling backpacking adventures await in Lake
trend known as “fatbiking.” Currently, about Superior Provincial Park, located 1.5 hours
12 km of double-track is available for winter north of Sault Ste. Marie on Highway 17. Catch
riding at Hiawatha Highlands, and enthusiasts a glimpse of the rugged coast of the inland sea
hope to see the Hiawatha single-track at Gros Cap, just west of the city. A five km loop
accessible for year-round cycling in the near on the Voyageur Trail bisects cedar wetlands
future. In the city’s west end, Crimson Ridge and rocky ridges to three stunning lookouts
boasts 12 km of flowing fatbike trails that are high above Lake Superior’s eastern terminus.
groomed to perfection. Downtown, the Sault This is a great spot to watch for migrating
Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site has raptors and songbirds in the spring and fall.
easy fatbike trails for use on the southside
of St. Mary’s and Whitefish islands, adjacent
to the St. Mary’s Rapids. Diehard riders also
gather for regular rides on the Fort Creek Hub
Trail. Stop in for a visit at Velorution, Algoma
Bike Company or the Duke of Windsor for
more details, to rent a fatbike or sign up for a
Wild in the City: Mountain Bike Central: group outing.
The Fort Creek Conservation Area is an The Hiawatha Highlands, located just inside
emerald jewel on the Hub Trail, exposing Sault Ste. Marie’s northern boundaries, offers
walkers to the mixed deciduous and coniferous 30 km of single-track mountain biking options
forest that still blankets much of the region. ranging from the beginner-friendly Pinder
An easy one-hour, out-and-back walk from network to the more challenging Crystal and
the trailhead at Second Line West takes in Red Pine trails, which feature steeper hills and
two scenic bridges, offering stunning views of plenty of rock, mud and roots—all maintained
the first buds of spring, the verdant green of by the Sault Cycling Club. This year, the
summer, blazing fall colours and the austere cycling club will debut a new four km circuit at
curtains of winter’s snow. Be sure to pack a pair Farmer Lake—a tantalizing preview of a vast
of snowshoes if you venture out in winter. expansion of mountain bike trails coming soon.
34 2020 VISITOR GUIDE SAULTTOURISM.COM 35Spirits Rising
– Bawaating –
The Heart of
Turtle Island
By Jane Finn
Legend has it that when the Chiefs of all the
First Nations needed to find a meeting place to
gather without boundaries, a place to exchange
information, ideologies, trade goods, and
socialize, they sent out a crane to find the perfect
gathering space. He led them to Bawaating,
the place where the fast water flows. Nestled
between two sections of the St. Marys River,
hundreds of years later, it remains a place with no
borders except those created by Mother Earth.
A place to align mind, body and spirit to make a
change and make a difference.
36 2020 VISITOR GUIDE SAULTTOURISM.COM 37The crane is a powerful and auspicious totem Living the Experience
in almost all cultures. Crane is a harbinger of
a long life and success. They are protective, Blessed with glorious clear skies and kissed
wise and generous. They pick their battles by the sun, we cross the narrow walkway at
carefully, choosing quiet wisdom and privacy the Canadian recreational locks and arrive at
over aggression. When he chose Bawaating, what is now known as Whitefish Island. A big
he chose well. sign welcomes us and, I can almost hear the
voices and sense the presence of the seven
In 1997 this significantly historical land generations that have come before and the
site was transferred back to care of the seven generations to follow.
Ojibway people of Batchewana. Under their
stewardship, it remains a natural oasis within Our group spent a pleasurable couple of
an urban landscape, a safe haven accessible to hours meandering along two easy hiking
everyone who wants to learn, explore or heal trails, spotting ducks, foxes, beavers, and baby
turtles. The sense of peace was palpable. the energy. Over the next couple of hours, how the dancers’ feet seemed to barely touch
and respect the land. A place where you can the dialogue focused on the history of the the ground. The music spoke to the past, the
feel into the culture and the tradition and learn All too soon, it was time to leave as more
adventure and discovery awaited us. We left Soo and learning some Indigenous words present, and what is yet to come. As the flags
how we can partner in the journey towards while fostering a better understanding of local were retired, I was at peace.
Truth and Reconciliation. Whitefish Island via a 14-person Voyageur
canoe that allowed us to make a very deep cultures and customs and what we have in Later that evening, as the sun settled behind
When the Anishinaabe first gathered at and personal connection to the waterways. common. Whitefish Island, I’m reminded that the
Bawaating, it is said that the fish were so Under Peter’s command from Canoes for All too soon we docked, but we were in for evolution of life moves from the East to the
plentiful you could walk on their backs from Conservation, a not-for-profit organization, another surprise, a tour of the Canadian West, and I count my blessings. In minutes,
one side of the rapids to the other. Today the we learned how we could contribute to the Bushplane Heritage Centre, and for the next as I stroll along the boardwalk, I’m joined by
fish are fewer, and the rapids less powerful as preservation of the environment while realizing hour I was awed and inspired by the courage my loon, who was always present whenever I
a result of the locks, but efforts are underway better health and a sense of well-being. of the pilots who led the way fighting for our made my way to the water’s edge. Loon stands
to conserve these precious resources to fuel country during two World Wars and then used for hopes, dreams and the things that we want
the local economy and provide for future We paddled just below the rapids and heard
the churn of the fast-flowing waters and felt their talents to develop our Northern shores. to have and achieve.
generations.
A few days later, on the longest day of the year, As the sun sets and the sky lights up with
Summer Solstice, when the earth is bathed fireworks, I’m optimistic that we can heal the
in glorious light, I was honoured to be able circles that have been broken and find our way
to attend the Indigenous Day celebrations. forward. In gratitude, I say, Meegwich!
As the drums echoed with the sound of a
heartbeat, I was entranced by the beauty of
the regalia, especially the Jingle dresses, and
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BOWLING Mark’s Bay Cottages & Campground
588 Airport Road.
Northcrest Lanes 705-779-3939
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Bell’s Point Beach Campground
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705-946-7781 2628 Hwy 17B, Garden River, ON
705-248-1520 | www.ojibwaypark.org
Blueberry Hill Motel & Campground
Hwy 17 North, Goulais, ON Pancake Bay Provincial Park
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See & Do
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2611 Great Northern Road
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CLIMBING
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events and activities in and around Sault Ste.
Lake Superior Provincial Park
Marie. Just being on the shore of the “greatest”
Hwy 17 North, Wawa, ON
Treetop Adventures
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42 2020 VISITOR GUIDE SAULTTOURISM.COM 43Bellevue Park
62 Lake Street at Queen Street East
www.saultstemarie.ca
Fort Creek Conservation Area
160 Second Line West
705-946-8530 | www.ssmraca.ca
Hiawatha Highlands and Kinsmen Park
780 Landslide Road
705-256-7258 | www.hiawathahighlands.com
John Rowswell Hub Trail
Sault Ste. Marie
www.hubtrail.com
Lake Superior Provincial Park & Visitor
Centre
Hwy 17 North, Wawa, ON
705-856-2284 | www.ontarioparks.ca
Robert Bondar Park
65 Foster Drive
705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca
Esposito Pump Track Tyler Dunn Guiding Sault Ste. Marie Canal
36 Queen Street West Sault Ste. Marie 1 Canal Drive
705-206-0984 | www.tylerdunnguiding.ca 705-941-6262 | www.pc.gc.ca
705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca
CROSS COUNTRY, FAT BIKING, Red Pine Tours
GOLF HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR
SKIING, SNOWSHOEING Sault Ste. Marie
Blaq Bear Adventures
705-297-1504 Crimson Ridge Golf
Crimson Ridge 418 Fourth Line West 244 Young Road, Goulais River, ON
418 Fourth Line E Sault Cycling Club 705-254-4653 | www.crimsonridge.com 705-649-2235 | www.blaqbear.ca
705-254-4653 | www.crimsonridge.com Sault Ste. Marie
www.saultcyclingclub.ca Root River Golf Course Shingwauk Residential School Centre
Sault Golf Club 85 Old Hwy 17 North 1520 Queen Street East
1804 Queen Street East Vélorution 705-759-8776 | www.rootrivergolf.com 705-949-2301 ext. 4623 | www.algomau.ca
162 Old Garden River Road
705-759-5133 | www.saultgolfclub.ca
Sault Golf Club Whitefish Island
705-253-9388 | www.velorution.ca
Searchmont Resort 1804 Queen Street East Sault Ste. Marie
705-759-0914 | www.batchewana.ca
103 Searchmont Resort Road Searchmont, ON CURLING 705-759-5133 | www.saultgolfclub.ca
705-781-2340 | www.searchmont.com
Community First Curling Centre Silver Creek Golf Course
Stokely Creek Lodge 124 Anita Blvd.
104 Belleau Lake Road
194 Pickard Road Goulais River, ON 705-254-6174 | www.soocurlers.com 705-942-2080 | www.golfsilvercreek.com
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Hiawatha Highlands FISHING GUIDES HOCKEY
780 Landslide Road Angling Algoma Soo Greyhounds
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705-943-5286 | www.anglingalgoma.com 705-253-5976 | www.soogreyhounds.com
CYCLING/TOURS Soo Thunderbirds
John Giuliani’s Fishing Adventures
Algoma Bicycle Sault Ste. Marie 705-257-7690 | www.soothunderbirds.com
360 Queen Street East 705-575-5570 | www.stmarysrapidsguiding.com
705-759-3443
Superior North Charters
HIKING, PARKS, TRAILS
Duke of Windsor Sault Ste. Marie Batchawana Bay Provincial Park
655 Queen Street East 705-255-0389 | www.superiornorthcharters.ca Hwy 17 North, Batchawana Bay, ON
705-942-1610 705-882-2209 | www.ontarioparks.ca
44 2020 VISITOR GUIDE SAULTTOURISM.COM 45RACE TRACKS Esposito Park & Rink THEATRES
36 Queen Street West
Laird International Raceways 705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca Galaxy Cinemas Sault Ste. Marie
Lake George Road East Station Mall, 293 Bay Street
705-759-5149 | www.lairdinternationalraceway. Merrifield Rink 705-949-7949 | www.cineplex.com
myracepass.com 331 Patrick Street
705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca Sault Community Theatre Centre
Runway Park White Pines C&V School, 1007 Trunk Road
573 Airport Road 705-945-7299 | www.saultctc.ca
705-206-7322 | www.runwaypark.net SKATEBOARD
Queen Elizabeth Skatepark
RECREATION 260 Elizabeth Street
705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca
Algoma Rod & Gun Club
226 Connor Road Goulais, ON
705-253-1849 | www.argc.ca SLEIGH/HAY RIDES & FARMS
Canoes for Conservancy Meadowview Alpaca Farm
Sault Ste. Marie 908 Carter Side Road Bruce Mines, ON
705-946-0044 | www.superiorconservancy.org 705-785-3389 | www.meadowviewalpacafarm.com
Kiwanis Club of Lakeshore Mockingbird Hill Farm
943 Landslide Road
Disc Golf Course
MARINAS Penhorwood Park
705-253-4712 | www.mockingbirdhillfarm.ca
705-759-5201 | www.saultstemarie.ca Thompson Farm
Bellevue Marina
4057 Third Line West
48 Pine Street Waterfront Adventure Centre
705-779-3394 | www.thomsonfarms.ca
705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca 18 McPhail Avenue
705-759-2554
Hilton Beach Marina SNOWMOBILING
3130 Marks Street, Hilton Beach,
St. Joseph Island, ON
SKATING OUTDOORS Sault Trailblazers Snowmobile Club
705-246-2242 | www.hiltonbeach.com Anna McCrea Rink 68 Old Garden River Road
705-759-0023 | www.ssmtrailblazers.ca
Richards Landing Municipal Marina 250 Mark Street
1140 Richards Street, Richards Landing,
705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca Algoma Country - Sled Algoma
St. Joseph Island, ON Art Jennings Oval 334 Bay Street
705-246-2625 or 705-246-0254 | 1-800-263-2546 |
Queen Elizabeth Park, 260 Elizabeth Street
www.stjosephtownship.com www.algomacountry.com/sledalgoma
705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca
Roberta Bondar Marina Clergue Park Skating Trail
65 Foster Drive 10 East Street
705-759-5430 or 705-759-5310 | 705-759-5310 | www.saultstemarie.ca
www.saultstemarie.ca
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