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Local
Attractions
We
are in the middle of it
all here in Sault
Ste. Marie.
There are a number of attractions in our city, and no matter what you
like, you
will be sure to find something here to enjoy. To make your trip easier,
we have
provided a list of attractions and contact information below. (add
your link)
Soo
Locks
The
Soo Locks is basically what our city was built around.
Before
the locks were built, this town was a settlement area where boaters
would
portage past the St. Mary's Rapids.
Soo
Locks Boat Tours
Take
a ride through the locks, ride up close with the
Great Lakes Freighters, and even dine on board on a dinner cruise. You
will ride
so close to some of the most important things in the Soo you'll be able
to touch
it; literally.
Great Lakes
Shipwreck
Museum
Built
inside a light station, you will see up close real
artifacts taken from the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. You will be
located
around twenty miles from the wreck, but you can get about twenty inches
to some
of the most historic artifacts ever to be recovered.
Point
Iroquois Lighthouse
Relax
on the beach next to an operable light house and even
climb the tower to look out into only a small portion (which is bigger
than what
you may think) of Lake Superior.
Mahdezewin
Native Art Gallery
Authentic
Native Art and Native Crafts; a beautiful
assortment of Beadwork, Original Paintings, Art Prints, and so much
more
available on Ashmun Street, just North of the the Power Canal, next to
Burger King.
Twilight
Walking Tours
3
unique Walking tours, one having to do with Ghosts, and
other with local history, and a third with the theme "Strong Women of
the North". Tours conducted on weekend evenings.
Sault
Historic Sites:
Tower of
History
View artifacts collected from the historical region,
and view some historic sites in Sault Ste. Marie, all from a birds eye
view.
S.S.
Valley Camp Museum Ship
This museum is
located an actual freighter
full of many maritime artifacts, some even from the
Edmund Fitzgerald.
River
of History Museum
Located in the Old Federal
Building this museum covers local hiostory from prehistoric times to
recent eras.
Water
Street Historic Block
The home of Father
Baraga, the SnowShoe Priest; and Elmwood, the home Schoolcraft, among
others.. dramatic presentations and music available.
Kewadin
Casino
Our
favorite Casino with 3 slot & gaming rooms, a poker
room, a bingo hall, and plenty of good food.
Edison
Sault Electric Company
The
1/4 Mile Long Sault Edison electric generating plant
harnesses the
power of Lake
Superior
dropping to the level of the Lower St.
Mary's River by the diversion of water
through the
man-made canal that
courses through the city. The stone used to
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