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Station Mall "The Center of it all"
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Station_MallWritten by Brooke Montgomery



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...

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Celebrate 100 years in Sault Ste. Marie
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Sault_History-1Written by Conor Mihell



About 20 years ago, Sault Ste. Marie was facing serious challenges as the steel mill that employed thousands of local residents was on the brink of closing. On January 22, 1992, Sault native and NASA astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar, captured the city’s imagination and gave it hope. She boarded the space shuttle...

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Discover the Arts in Sault Ste. Marie
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St._Marys_River_2Written by Craig West (Historic Painting of St. Marys River)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...

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Discover International Cuisine in Sault Ste. Marie
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indianfoodWritten by Kimberly Elkas



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...

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Agawa Canyon Tour Train ride to inspiring Northern Ontario
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fall_train_2It’s some of Canada’s most beautiful scenery and for 39 years David Celetti has had it mostly to himself.

Celetti is a train engineer who pulls the Agawa Canyon Tour Train deep into the Ontario wilderness from this Great Lakes port city. The canyon offers spectacular scenery year round, but puts on its finest performance over the next two...

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Lodges Along the Agawa Canyon Rail Line
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James_Smedley_76A wildress getaway like no other...

A slight breeze blows the 18-foot cedar strip boat past a rocky point that juts into the dark waters of Wabatongushi Lake.  Virtually every cast towards the steeply sloping shoreline is answered with the sharp pull of walleye.  Any worries about my wife Connie enjoying a wilderness holiday evaporate...

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THE SOLEMN LAND - Lake Superior Provincial Park
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Lake_Superior_Shoreline_Rainbow By George Case

Sixty minutes ago I was among restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, and all the commotion and conveniences of a mid-sized Canadian city.Now, I’m deep within a primordial northern forest, with only the highway, the trees and the sky to keep me company. 

And it’s wonderful.



I’m driving along the Trans-Canada...

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Shopping in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie
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Outside_DishGIRL’S DAY OUT

By Brooke Montgomery

Sault Ste. Marie features some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in all the world, making it the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts. But what is a confirmed city girl like me to do in a city of 75,000?

Well, as I quickly found out, there’s plenty to keep an urban dweller busy, too. Sault...

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Ice Climbing in the North
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Superior18_RT8First Time Jitters

By Marc Capancioni

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...

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Il Volo to appear in Sault Ste. Mar...

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The Marconi Club of Sault Ste. Marie is very pleased to announce the highlight of its 100th anniversary celebration. Italian singing sensations...

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Helicopter rides now available in S...

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Eagle Feather Aviation Inc. is a helicopter charter, sight seeing, aerial work and maintenance company located in Sault Ste. Marie. We currently...

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Porter Airlines adds new service to...

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Porter Airlines is adding Sault Ste. Marie to its growing route map this spring!   Sault Ste. Marie flights begin on May 4, 2011, with up to two...

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MEGA ZIP IS NOW OPEN

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Today, Treetop Adventures is announcing their new MEGA ZIP LINE.  The Mega Zip is by far the FASTEST zip line in Ontario. The ride is very fast and...

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Miss Lily's Olde Time Photos

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At Miss Lily’s they specialize in period and themed photography, as well as green screen photography where you can go anywhere and do anything....
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Stay & Play!

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Play a round of golf at Crimson Ridge or Silver Creek Golf Course and stay in one of our city's accomodation for a great packaged deal! After a day...

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Ride the Rails on the Passenger Tra...

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The Algoma Central Railway Company has been around for over 110 years. Records show that it took an entire summer with over 2000 men to complete just...

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Sun and Sand

Miles of perfect sand set along Lake Superior; the largest fresh water lake in the world. No pollution and so much space that you will feel like you...

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4 Culture Pass

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Your journey begins after a relaxing and restful stay at one of Sault Ste. Marie’s accommodations.  The 4 cultural pass can be purchased and...

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Fall in Love with the Sault

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Waterfalls are fantastic places for hiking, photography, or to just get away from it all. There are hundreds of waterfalls within Ontario. Magpie...

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A Cyclist’s Guide through the Nor...

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Sault Ste. Marie offers access to many amazing off road locations for mountain biking. Challenge your cycling skills or just take in some scenery on...
Itineraries To Go

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Itinerary for you Agawa Canyon Trai...

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The following is an Itinerary to guild you through a typical Agawa canyon Train tour holiday in Sault Ste. Marie. 6:30 a.m. Wake up from a great...

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Romantic Gateway in Sault Ste. Mari...

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Not sure what to do for that special anniversary or Valentine's Day? Let Sault Ste. Marie help wine and dine that special someone!   Day 1: In the...

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Northern Adventure Itinerary

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Start your northern adventure with a hardy breakfast at the Husky on Great Northern Rd (HWY17N). Once you are all fueled up head over to Treetop...

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Mid Day Itinerary

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  Arrive in Sault Ste. Marie, check into hotel to rest and refresh. 3:30 p.m. Ermantinger● Clergue National Historic Site, the oldest stone...

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North of the Sault Itinerary

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  8:00 a.m. Depart for sightseeing day along Lake Superior  (step-on Interpretive Guide can be provided). This is a spectacular drive right along...

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Tour in Sault Ste Marie

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Explore Sault Ste Marie's attractions, outdoor wilderness and enjoy a dinner cruise on the St. Marys River. Mid DayArrive in Sault Ste. Marie, check...
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Station Mall "The Center of it all"

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Written by Brooke Montgomery Sault Ste. Marie is known for its outdoor attractions and amenities, but it also has an abundance of urban offerings,...

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Celebrate 100 years in Sault Ste. M...

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Written by Conor Mihell About 20 years ago, Sault Ste. Marie was facing serious challenges as the steel mill that employed thousands of local...

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Discover the Arts in Sault Ste. Mar...

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Written by Craig West   (Historic Painting of St. Marys River) First, a little bit of a disclaimer. You could write an entire book about the...

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Discover International Cuisine in S...

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Written by Kimberly Elkas Outside of the plentiful fast-food and chain restaurants located throughout Sault Ste. Marie, this Northern Ontario city...

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Agawa Canyon Tour Train ride to ins...

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It’s some of Canada’s most beautiful scenery and for 39 years David Celetti has had it mostly to himself. Celetti is a train engineer who pulls...

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THE SOLEMN LAND - Lake Superior Pro...

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 By George Case Sixty minutes ago I was among restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, and all the commotion and conveniences of a mid-sized...
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From the Snow Train to Searchmont S...

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Two years ago we visited your city to take the Snow Train and enjoyed it so much that we made a promise to come back to ski at Searchmont and we are...

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The Bay St. Sleep Inn

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The Bay St. Sleep Inn's staff were very helpful in directing us to the various dining spots in the city. The Tour train trip was delightful....

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Sault Ste. Marie a Beautiful Place!

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We planned a trip to Canada, and during our stop in Toronto, we picked up a magazine about Sault Ste. Marie and thought it looked like a beautiful...

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Golfing at Crimson Ridge

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Obviously the scenery is spectacular, but the thing that is challenging about this course is the greens.  They are very tricky.  The greens...

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Searchmont Ski Resort

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Searchmont Ski Resort definitely has the most challenging runs within driving distance of our house. We have been coming here each Christmas for 10...

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Stokely Creek

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Stokely Creek has some of the most pristine cross country trails we have ever skied on. The views of Lake Superior were fanastic. Mr. and Mrs....
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