Sault Ste Marie's Blog

Fun for all at the Soo Ultimate Paddle Day in Sault Michigan

Posted on April 18th, 2018

Thank you local paddling enthusiast Tom Pink for bringing us up to speed on the SUP Day event! The Chippewa County Community Foundation (CCCF) invites paddlers from throughout the Midwest to float into Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on Saturday, August 18 for its second annual Soo Ultimate Paddle Day (SUP… read more..

Top 3 Winter Events to Experience in the Soo

Posted on December 27th, 2017

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan knows how to have a good time when the temperature drops to freezing! Here are three winter events you should visit Sault Ste. Marie to experience first hand. 1. Downtown Winter Ice Festival is two days of ice carvings and free fun for everyone! The last… read more..

Foodie Heaven in Sault Ste. Marie During Restaurant Week

Posted on October 31st, 2017

Quervo Gold Tequila Lime Chicken, Blue Cheese Risotto with Herb Crusted New York Medallion, or maybe North Carolina Short Rib Sliders… do we have your attention yet? Or have we at least piqued your taste buds? Eight of Sault Ste. Marie’s locally owned resta… read more..

Run for the Border During the Sault International Festival of Races

Posted on September 13th, 2017

Runners crossing the international bridge during the SIFR. Lace up your running shoes for September 23, 2017 and get ready for the unique experience of running across the International Bridge towards the Canadian border. Don’t worry you don’t need a passport be… read more..

WINNERS for the Freighter Raffle

Posted on September 5th, 2017

WINNERS for the Freighter Raffle 2017 Julie H. of Fort Wayne IN and three guests will take their trip with Interlake during the summer of 2018 Bob O. of Traverse City MI will overnight at Whitefish Point Lighthouse Matthew B. of Lansing MI will enjoy an overnight stay at Ramada Plaza Ojibway Hot… read more..

Lace Up for the Sault International Festival of Races

Posted on August 22nd, 2017

Are you ready for amazing views and miles of great scenery?
The 8th Annual War Memorial Hospital Sault International Festival of Races kicks off Saturday, September 23rd with a half-marathon across the International Bridge, and no passport is required! The half-marathon and the 7.1 mile B… read more..

International Bridge Walk

Posted on June 6th, 2017

This year’s walk is Saturday, June 24, 2017 Join us for a historical walk! As you walk these picturesque 2.8 miles, you’ll find yourself saying things like: “Look, we’re walking high above the Soo Locks canals.” “Wait! Here comes a freighter beneath the bridge.” “… read more..

2017’s 49th Annual International 500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Posted on January 18th, 2017

Are you up for an adventure? 500 miles of thrills, spills, and chills are waiting for you at the 49th International 500 Endurance Snowmobile Race always the first Saturday in February. The I-500, as locals call it, is February’s answer to cabin fever for over 10,000 spectators. For $20 doll… read more..

4 BEST Places to Watch the Fireworks

Posted on June 22nd, 2016

Fireworks are always an exciting spectacle, but there’s nothing worse then ending up miles (exaggeration) away from the action. The great thing about Sault Ste. Marie is you have two chances to get the perfect seat. Sault, Ontario celebrates Canada Day, July 1, with a rousing round of firewo… read more..

Soo Locks Engineer’s Day June 24, 2016

Posted on January 29th, 2016

Soo Locks Engineer’s Day June 24, 2016 SAULT STE. MARIE – A Michigan landmark will open its doors to the public, when the Soo Locks hosts its annual open house Soo Locks Engineers Day on Friday June 24, 2016. The day celebrates the engineers who built the Soo Locks along with the men and wom… read more..