Summer Vacation Starts Here

Plan Your Trip!

As the summer season begins, our thoughts turn to the sun, patios, and new ways to get moving and enjoy the outdoors. If you’re perusing this article, you’re most likely looking for some ways to squeeze the most of this beautiful season with some new experiences and adventures. If so, Sault Ste. Marie is the place to get started. This welcoming community is the perfect summer playground offering; beautiful trails for hiking, routes for cycling, incredible food served on patios by the friendliest folks, and more! Whether your vacation is a family affair, solo trip, a couple’s getaway or a business trip, here are eight resource articles to help plan the best summer trip yet.

Travelling from the US? We have a resource article with information about border crossing, restrictions on what you can bring into Canada and more! We want to make it the best possible experience so you can enjoy every minute with ease and pleasure.

The Best Patios Every Tourist Should Visit This Summer

8 Epic Biking Experiences In and Around Sault Ste. Marie

6 Places To Get Amazing Pizza You Will Die For

Best Places to go Solo in the City this Summer

10 Secrets to Staying Healthy While Travelling to Sault Ste. Marie

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Paddle Paradise This Summer On A Guided Sea Kayak Or River Adventure

Your Sault Ste. Marie Food Bucket List For The Summer

10 Border Crossing Resources


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About Dionne Elgie

Dionne Elgie grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and has a deep personal love for this city, and like many Saultites, a real passion for the great outdoors. Along with her team at DIG (Digital Intelligence Group)—she works with Tourism Sault Ste. Marie to curate compelling travel stories and collect truly useful tour tips that appeal to both local residents and out-of-town visitors. You can contact Dionne at dionne@digdeep.ca—she’d love to hear from you!

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