Things to do in Sault Ste Marie
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Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
A visit to the Soo’s most dynamic museum is an excellent way to learn about the idiosyncrasies of northern Ontario culture. A 20-minute film explains the importance of bushplanes in the region, as several remote communities are not accessible by road. The jiving soundtrack captures the sense of adventure associated with this oft-used form of transportation. Stroll amongst retired bushplanes to get a sense of how tiny these flyers really are. A flight simulator takes passengers on a spirited ride along sapphire lakes and towering pines (you might even get a little wet!).
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Sault Ste Marie Museum
Constructed in the old post office, this three-story museum details the town’s history through several perspectives. The Skylight Gallery is a must-see for industrial history buffs; an interactive timeline from prehistory to the 1960s incorporates the local historical society’s unique collection of preserved fossils and relics. Beyond the exhibits, the structure is itself an important historical tribute to the early 1900s, when little Sault Ste Marie emerged from obscurity.
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Lock Tours Canada
Traverse the last leg of the St Lawrence Seaway system with Lock Tours Canada . This scenic and informative cruise offers a unique perspective on one of the most heavily trafficked canal systems in the world. Tours depart from behind the Roberta Bondar Pavilion off Foster Dr. There are several trips daily from June to August, and fewer in spring and fall. The two-hour tours pass through both the Canadian and American locks.
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Caribou Expeditions
Caribou Expeditions is based about 34km north of Sault Ste Marie on the quiet waters of Goulais (goo-lee) Bay. Join the team of experienced nature-lovers on a variety of kayaking expeditions – from one day to one week – along the northern crest of Lake Superior. Canoe and kayak rentals are also on offer; there’s even a whale-watching sea-kayak tour down the St Lawrence River in Québec.
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LopLops
This inviting venue is coated in earthy tones, with the occasional splash of a neon polka dot. Grab a glass of imported wine from the glittering steel bar and enjoy an evening amid strumming guitars while eavesdropping on the restless murmurs of tortured artists. Unleash your inner diva at one of the many open mic nights or catch the latest folk and jazz music from local and visiting artists.
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Panna Bar & Grill
This sleek venue puts a refreshing spin on traditional Mediterranean fare, with fusion favorites like the signature tasting platter consisting of calamari, garlic shrimp and veggie tempura. The modern menu is echoed in the smooth, minimalist decor as though Panna were plucked from a trendy urban center and plopped down amongst homely neighbors.
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Muio’s
Like a shrine to the era of roller discos and drive-in movie theaters, Muio’s seems to bask in its own anachronistic glory despite a recent renovation. Even the waitresses don almond uniforms and smack their gum when dropping off your homespun cookin’. The club sandwich with gravy-drenched fries is the local fave.
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Docks
Great views and cheap booze. This lively joint squats below a nondescript restaurant that shares its name. The ample riverside patio seating makes this lodge hangout a favorite amongst the local 20-somethings. Catch live jazz on Thursday nights, or get down to the DJ’s freshly mixed beats on the weekend.
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Treetop Adventures
New to the region, this woodsy adventure park offers a variety of heart-pounding games like rope-walking high above the tree line and swinging through the forest on a zipline, Tarzan-style. We recommend calling ahead – at least one week ahead in summer and two days during the quieter months.
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Casino Sault Ste Marie
The Soo’s charity casino has a kitschy wilderness theme, where the roars of feral game have been replaced with the ambient swish of 450 slot machines. The gambling hall holds its own with two dozen gaming tables and a large restaurant.
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Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site
This pair of stone cottages comprises the oldest buildings west of Toronto, and have been transformed into an informative museum where costumed students re-create life in 1814 with activities like churning butter and dyeing fabrics.
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Sault Ste Marie Canal National Historic Site
Stroll through the quiet islands on the Canadian side of the waterway; the majority of freighter traffic occurs further afield in the American locks – the older Canadian locks, built in 1895, are used for recreational vessels only.
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Mrs B’s Pizzas
The fire-engine-red facade lures the weary masses like the call of a siren, so bop in for a slice of greasy heaven and extinguish your hunger. There’s a second location at 459 Second Line W.
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Art Gallery of Algoma
This gallery is housed on the ground floor of the modern brick civic center, and offers regularly rotating exhibits that often feature local artists.
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