Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · River · Lake · Forest
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma
Fast, Great Lakes heritage and Algoma forests open the road to Lake Superior landscapes.
The discovery of Sault Ste Marie and Algoma revolves around the Sault Ste Marie Canal, the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre and Agawa Canyon. The stay thus alternates between urban life, riverscapes, shores and lakes and forests, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Canal de Sault-Sainte-Marie
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
- Agawa Canyon
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Canal de Sault-Sainte-Marie
The historic canal bypasses the rapids that once interrupted navigation between Lakes Huron and Superior. A walk on the locks and adjacent island allows you to observe close boats, currents and industrial heritage.
Culture and heritage
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Set in an old hangar on the St. Mary River, this museum brings together seaplanes and fire fighters who opened the Canadian North. It is possible to enter several aircraft and understand how pilots, forest guards and mechanics work over a territory almost without roads.
Nature and panorama
Agawa Canyon
Agawa Canyon sinks into a forested valley inaccessible by the road, where cliffs and waterfalls frame the river. The panoramic train transforms the approach into a journey and becomes particularly spectacular during autumn colours.
Culture and heritage
Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site
Two old houses and their gardens tell of the birth of Sault-Sainte-Marie The reconstructed pieces place everyday objects in a city that is still closely linked to the rapids and trades of the Great Lakes.
Practical tips
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