Sault Ste. Marie is a place where you can drink in the atmosphere, look up at the stars, and walk in the footsteps of those who came before you. It is a diverse waterfront community with a wealth of things to see and do, including year-round recreational activities, historical sites, the world-famous Soo Locks , Tahquamenon Falls , spectacular ...

The Soo Locks, located on the St. Marys River, allow freighters to navigate between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and international markets. This essential transportation link moves nearly 86 million tons of cargo annually, including 95% of the United States’ iron ore.

marie today? Sault Ste. Marie offers a variety of year-round fun. Depending on the time of year, you can snowshoe, sled, lay at the beach, kayak, hike, bird watch, enjoy the views of the St. Marys River, watch freighters pass through the locks and much more.

Big Bear Arena 2 Ice Circle Chi Mukwa, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States

In 1668, the legendary Jesuit missionary and explorer Fr. Jacques Marquette renamed this burgeoning European settlement Sault Ste. Marie, in honor of the Virgin Mary—the first “city” in the Great Lakes region.

Book your lodging in beautiful historic Sault Ste Marie, a Pure Michigan city, where you can relax and stay at our local lodging establishments. Walk along the “Soo Locks Park”, watch the freighters and enjoy a quiet dinner.

Receive notifications of special offers and upcoming events that the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau sends out periodically via Email.

This is a livestream of the St. Marys River just east of the Soo Locks. The camera is positioned atop the Tower of History. This channel is operated by StreamTime Live. View the St. Marys River Now

Just fill out the form below or call the Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau at 906.632.3366 to request a FREE 2024 Sault Ste. Marie Visitors Guide. If you can’t wait (and we wouldn’t blame you), just flip through the digital version of the current guide instead.

With locations in Sault Ste. Marie, St. Ignace, Manistique, Christmas and Hessel, Kewadin Casinos combines thrilling gaming experiences with the stunning beauty of one of Michigan’s most picturesque regions.