Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Ontario, Canada
About Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario)
Thetwin citiesof Sault Ste Marie (Ontario) andSault Ste Marie (Michigan)straddle the international border betweenCanadaand theUnited States of America; they are connected by a bridge across the St. Mary's River. The area boasts rugged shores, sandy beaches, untouched forests, winding rivers, and two Great Lakes. The history of the area involves an eclectic mix of cultures; once called "The Meeting Place", it drew inhabitants from all over Europe and from North American tribes. The Ojibwe First Nation (Indigenoys) people called this areaBaawitigong, meaning "place of the rapids." The rapids long represented an obstacle to voyagers heading westward to Lake Superior; since at least the era of the Frenchcoureurs du bois, traders needed to portage here. In the 1600s, Sault Ste. Marie was establ
Top Attractions in Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario)
Explore the best things to see and do in Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario):
- ★Algoma Fall Festival
- ★Art Gallery of Algoma
- ★Bon Soo Winter Carnival
- ★Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
- ★Casino Sault Ste. Marie
- ★Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site
- ★Roberta Bondar Park
- ★Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site
Where to Eat in Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Arturo Ristorante
- 🍴Aurora's West Side
- 🍴Ernie's Coffee Shop
- 🍴Fratelli's Kitchen and Pizzeria
- 🍴Gino's Family Restaurant
- 🍴Giovanni's
Where to Stay in Sault Sainte Marie (Ontario)
- 🏨Algonquin Hotel
- 🏨Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- 🏨Hotel Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel
- 🏨Northlander Motel
- 🏨Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front
- 🏨Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre
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