Carol's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Easy free parking at the point.
Pathways on the right side of the parking take you to the trails. Pack your bathing suit and a picnic lunch for a refreshing swim after your hike, but be sure to watch the sunset. NOTE: sturdy walking shoes are a requirement.
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Gros Cap Bluffs
4837 Second Line WEasy free parking at the point.
Pathways on the right side of the parking take you to the trails. Pack your bathing suit and a picnic lunch for a refreshing swim after your hike, but be sure to watch the sunset. NOTE: sturdy walking shoes are a requirement.
The waterfront can be accessed by bike from the house at Carmen's Way, OR a 5 minute drive to many different access points. Here you will find the Bushplane Museum, Art Gallery, waterfront boardwalk, marina, locks and you can access Turtle Island. Here you will find trails and boardwalks through the marshlands and under the bridges. Fly fishing and fishing are also favorite pastimes in the rapids.
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Sault Ste. Marie
The waterfront can be accessed by bike from the house at Carmen's Way, OR a 5 minute drive to many different access points. Here you will find the Bushplane Museum, Art Gallery, waterfront boardwalk, marina, locks and you can access Turtle Island. Here you will find trails and boardwalks through the marshlands and under the bridges. Fly fishing and fishing are also favorite pastimes in the rapids.
22.5 km of paved trail stretching from the waterfront to commercial districts, residential neighborhoods and urban greenspace.
At the waterfront access the trail at the Bushplane Heritage Centre and walk west along the waterfront towards the St. Mary's Rapids.
In the winter months it functions as a skating trail.
In the Fort Creek Conservation Area you will experience a wilderness in an urban area. In winter pack your snowshoes.
John Rowswell Hub Trail
306 Hub Trail22.5 km of paved trail stretching from the waterfront to commercial districts, residential neighborhoods and urban greenspace.
At the waterfront access the trail at the Bushplane Heritage Centre and walk west along the waterfront towards the St. Mary's Rapids.
In the winter months it functions as a skating trail.
In the Fort Creek Conservation Area you will experience a wilderness in an urban area. In winter pack your snowshoes.
Nature
Hike, bike or walk this paved trail. Free parking off the 550, allows you to access this trail and immerse yourself in the wilderness while still being in the city. You may also ride your bikes from the house to the junction of 550 and Carmen's Way where you will find "HUB trail" signs.
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Fort Creek Conservation Area
1100 Fifth Line EastHike, bike or walk this paved trail. Free parking off the 550, allows you to access this trail and immerse yourself in the wilderness while still being in the city. You may also ride your bikes from the house to the junction of 550 and Carmen's Way where you will find "HUB trail" signs.
If you are a biking, hiking, cross country ski or snowshoe guru, here is where you need to be. With several different jump off points 15 minutes north of the city, you can exercise to your hearts content.
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Hiawatha Highlands
780 Landslide RdIf you are a biking, hiking, cross country ski or snowshoe guru, here is where you need to be. With several different jump off points 15 minutes north of the city, you can exercise to your hearts content.
Unfortunately, due to COVID their train tours have been cancelled this fall
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Agawa Canyon Tour Train
87 Huron StUnfortunately, due to COVID their train tours have been cancelled this fall
World class day-hiking and multiday backpacking adventures await you here. It is located 1.5 hours north of SSM on highway 17. Pack a day lunch and bring your swim suit.
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Lake Superior Provincial Park
96 Broadway AvenueWorld class day-hiking and multiday backpacking adventures await you here. It is located 1.5 hours north of SSM on highway 17. Pack a day lunch and bring your swim suit.
Nestled between 2 sections of this river, Turtle Island-Bawaating- the place where the fast water flows, and Whitefish Island, is paradise to ducks, fox, beavers, and turtles. Two easy hiking trails cross this Island.
Saint Marys River
Nestled between 2 sections of this river, Turtle Island-Bawaating- the place where the fast water flows, and Whitefish Island, is paradise to ducks, fox, beavers, and turtles. Two easy hiking trails cross this Island.
Food Scene
Locally crafted wine and cider, hot appetizers and live music
In the winter time enjoy the Thomson Tap Room, where patrons can sip on a glass of cider or wine with family and friends
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Thomson Strawberry Farm
4057 Third Line WLocally crafted wine and cider, hot appetizers and live music
In the winter time enjoy the Thomson Tap Room, where patrons can sip on a glass of cider or wine with family and friends
The Breakfast Pig
265 Bruce StLocally owned, and sourced and always crafted to blow your mind
The Gelato Mill
83 Huron StMmmmmmm........
sums it up
The Mill Steakhouse and Wine Bar
83 Huron StOld buildings preserved for a new face, gorgeous.
The Burger Don
7 Great Northern RdQuaint and cozy, delicious, mouth-watering fancy burgers
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Authentic Italian pizza, panzarotti, pastas. Outdoor patio available.
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Fratelli's Kitchen
522 Great Northern RdAuthentic Italian pizza, panzarotti, pastas. Outdoor patio available.
Museums
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
50 Pim StActivities
Searchmont
Impressive collection featuring the Group of Seven artists and other national and international artists.
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Art Gallery of Algoma
10 East StImpressive collection featuring the Group of Seven artists and other national and international artists.
Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site
800 Bay StDiscover our heritage
Winter is a wonderland for snowmobilers with over 600km of trails in the SSM and surrounding area.
Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association
1205 9th St WWinter is a wonderland for snowmobilers with over 600km of trails in the SSM and surrounding area.
Algoma Highlands, Stokely Creek offers cross-country skiers and snowshoers, 100km and 25 km trails respectively.
Stokely Creek
Algoma Highlands, Stokely Creek offers cross-country skiers and snowshoers, 100km and 25 km trails respectively.
Neighbourhoods
Established in the 1970's, the original owners were recent immigrants from Europe. The pride of ownership is reflected in their houses. The backyards display massive vegetable gardens with bean poles peaking over hedgerows. Peace and quiet resides in the neighborhood, "Welcome" signs greet visitors and a friendly "hello" is said by everyone.
Grand Boulevard
Grand BoulevardEstablished in the 1970's, the original owners were recent immigrants from Europe. The pride of ownership is reflected in their houses. The backyards display massive vegetable gardens with bean poles peaking over hedgerows. Peace and quiet resides in the neighborhood, "Welcome" signs greet visitors and a friendly "hello" is said by everyone.