Sault Ste Marie
It may not be a well known fact, but Sault Ste. Marie and its surrounding district was on the front line of the War of 1812, a conflict that defined the future makeup of the North American continent. Believe it or not, Sault Ste. Marie has been at the centre of the Canadian experience for over three centuries. Indeed, with this year’s bicentennial anniversary marking the first skirmishes of the War of 1812, it turns…
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Sault Ste. Marie is known for its outdoor attractions and amenities, but it also has an abundance of urban offerings, including fantastic shopping! If you’re into retail, one of the best places to set your sights on is the Station Mall. Located in the heart of downtown, the Station Mall opened its doors in 1973 and it’s been the city’s ‘centre of choice’ ever since. Boasting over 100 shops, it’s one of the largest regional…
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First, a little bit of a disclaimer. You could write an entire book about the arts in Sault Ste. Marie, and in fact, several people have. The truth is that there has been such an abundance of artisans in the history of our community that it’ is impossible to mention everyone and everything in one story without it reading like a phone book or a shopping list. And that won’t give you, our visitor, any…
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Outside of the plentiful fast-food and chain restaurants located throughout Sault Ste. Marie, this Northern Ontario city offers visitors a tempting selection of internationally inspired dining choices to satisfy the most discerning palate. You’ll discover a world of different flavours, cooking styles, herbs and spices, as well as deep rooted traditions from countries around the globe (and no doubt a few secret family recipes that no chef will ever part with) awaiting you right here…
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First Time Jitters I’ve driven down this very spot of Highway 17 hundreds of times before, each pass having no idea what adventure lied just off the road. Today, I’m about to find out. Near The Voyageur’s Lodge and Cookhouse in Batchawana Bay lies a 60-foot ice climb that both excites the mind and stimulates the senses. The cliff rests about a 20-minute hike off the highway. As I drive to the destination from Sault…
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In the past year, there has been a veritable reboot of the Sault's hotel industry. Today, travellers demand more for their hard-earned money. Simply having a dry place to sleep for the night, and perhaps a swim, is no longer the exciting experience it was 30 years ago. People are looking for more amenities and luxuries than ever before, and there is a heightened awareness now that those luxuries exist at affordable rates. Thanks to…
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Cross Country Packages With over 150 kilometres of groomed trails, Sault Ste. Marie is a world-class Nordic ski destination As I near the top of Jackrabbit Hill, my world is reduced to a simple mantra wheezed through parsed lips: Pole-pole-step-glide, pole-pole-step-glide. I’ve skipped out of cocktail hour at the Stokely Creek clubhouse for a lung-burning skate-ski on the Jackrabbit, my favourite 15-kilometre loop amidst a cross-country ski area that sprawls across 3,400 hectares of rugged,…
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Soar through the trees on a Zip Line at Tree Top Adventures! August gives way to September in Northern Ontario… It’s a cool clear day along the shore of Lake Superior. A few miles from the water’s edge, in a stand of mixed pine and yellow birch, a man sits quietly, mentally grappling with the realities of wilderness survival: Fear, Pain, Cold, Thirst, Hunger, Fatigue, and Loneliness. And he’s loving every minute of it. This…
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Considering our unspoiled wilderness and industrial history, it’s not surprising that our region continues to attract innovative renewable energy projects. Sault Ste. Marie has gone green. It’s not such a bold claim when one considers the city’s gorgeous waterfront, kilometres of nature paths, and the untouched beauty of the wilds just outside of town. But those who remember the Sault only for its industrial history might be surprised to learn that the steel city is…
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Not sure what to do for that special anniversary or Valentine's Day? Let Sault Ste. Marie help you wine and dine that special someone! Day 1: In the mid-afternoon, arrive at your downtown accommodation. Don't settle in just yet because you are on your way to the Spa for a relaxing couples message. After you've been pampered, enjoy dinner and drinks at Dock's Restaurant. Don't forget to add that special romanic touch and watch the sunset…
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