Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

INCLUDED WITH YOUR VOYAGE

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOUR

Remember! Your vacation, your choices. Visit as many or few of the included attractions in Sault Ste. Marie listed below at no cost. Discover the history of the St. Mary River or shop locally made German-style souvenirs.

VALLEY CAMP MUSEUM

Explore this ship-turned museum that houses over 100 exhibits in 20,000 square feet of cargo holds. Discover shipwreck artifacts, models, and paintings.

RIVER OF HISTORY MUSEUM

Uncover the history of the St. Mary’s River. The River of History Museum also features exhibits on the fur trade and early settlers.

DAS GIFT HAUS

This locally owned German-style shop is the perfect place to find souvenirs from your visit to Sault Ste. Marie.

HISTORIC WATER STREET HOMES

These historic homes provide an in-depth look at the early fur traders who settled in Sault St. Marie, as well as the importance of the trade to the town. Walk down Water Street and into these homes for a firsthand look into the lives of these settlers.

THE SOO LOCKS

These parallel locks enable ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. At the observation deck, look over these operating locks. Or, explore the visitor center, filled with displays dedicated to the construction of the locks.

HOLY NAME OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Mary’s is the oldest catholic church in Michigan and is one of the oldest churches in the United States. Today, the cathedral’s parishioners further the traditions of the faith started by Jesuit missionaries centuries ago.

Sault Ste. Marie Premium Experience CANADIAN HERITAGE AND HISTORIC SITES

HIGHLIGHTS

LEARN ABOUT THE INNER WORKINGS OF BUSH PLANES

Enjoy a day of discovery as we explore two of Sault Ste. Marie’s most notable museums. At the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, learn the story of Canada’s bush-plane heritage and forest fire protection efforts. Experience the inner workings of a bush plane and examine the 24 bush planes in the museum’s collection.

SEE HOW CANADA BATTLES FOREST FIRES

Feel the heat of battle in the theater as the 3-D film Wildfires! is shown. See how the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services branch battle forest fires in Ontario, both in the air and on the ground.

DISCOVER THE AREA'S HISTORY

At the Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site, visit two of the oldest stone buildings northwest of Toronto. Onsite is the Heritage Discovery Centre. This visitor center will introduce you to the National Historic Site through interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, artifact showcases, and a special War of 1812 gallery.

EXPLORE THE PAST

The Ermatinger stone house has been restored to depict the life of Charles Oakes Ermatinger, a wealthy 19th-century fur trader. The second stone building, the Clergue Blockhouse, was relocated to this site in 1996. The bottom stone section of the home dates all the way back to 1819. After our day of exploration, visit the onsite gift shop for the perfect souvenir!

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