Sault Ste Marie's Blog

Yacht Race to start near Sault Ste. Marie, end in Minnesota

Posted on July 30th, 2019

In what is known as the world’s longest freshwater sailboat race, the Trans Superior International Yacht Race will be navigating mighty Lake Superior beginning Saturday with participants making their way to the George Kemp Marina throughout the week.

National Walleye Tour makes a stop in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Posted on July 24th, 2019

The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour will be making its way to Aune Osborn Campground beginning Thursday for two days of high energy angler excitement, live weigh-ins and even a clinic for kids to learn about the sport. The National Walleye Tour (NWT) marks the second major tourna… read more..

Ashmun Street is Alive! every Thursday night in Sault Ste. Marie this summer

Posted on July 18th, 2019

Just getting off the clock and feeling that shopping itch? Then Downtown Sault Ste. Marie has you covered with a new summer-long initiative to showcase Ashmun Street’s diverse shopping experience. Ashmun Alive! is an exciting boost to one of the downtown area’s vital corridors, and will see s… read more..

“Future Angler” clinic coming to Sault Ste. Marie National Walleye Tour

Posted on July 11th, 2019

Kids will get their chance to soak in a fishing 101 class on the final day of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s National Walleye Tour, Friday, July 26, following the tournament’s championship round weigh-ins and prior to the award presentation. The Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bure… read more..

The Poe Lock turns 50

Posted on June 26th, 2019

Often cited as one of the most integral parts of the United States’ entire economic infrastructure, the modern-day Poe Lock is celebrating 50 years of providing the means for massive freighters to traverse into and out of Lake Superior. The current Poe Lock measures 1,200 feet long, 110 feet wide… read more..

St. Marys Walleye Club bringing free fishing to US servicepeople

Posted on June 24th, 2019

SAULT STE. MARIE – Now in its second year, the St. Marys Walleye Club is looking to give back to its community starting with a special fishing day for past and present military servicepeople Sunday, Aug. 4th 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. followed by a cookout. Any United States veteran and active military… read more..

E-bike rentals now available in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on June 12th, 2019

Tired of walking? Wishing you had your bike with you downtown? Don’t want to pedal up hills? Fear not. Soo Cycles is here for you with an array of electronic-bicycles available for rent. Located in the heart of Downtown Sault Ste. Marie across the street from the Soo Locks Park entrance on West P… read more..

Classic car show drives to downtown Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on June 5th, 2019

SAULT STE. MARIE – Summertime is cruising time, at least it is for the nearly 300 drivers who’ll be taking their classic cars and trucks across the state as a part of the Back to the Bricks Promo Tour it is. Sunday, June 9 will see Portage Avenue (between Ashmun Street and Magazine Street) conve… read more..

Press Releases

Posted on June 5th, 2015

For Immediate Release Downtown Sault Ste. Marie to host Main Street visioning and strategy meeting on Thursday, April 20^th, 2017 Sault Ste. Marie, MI, April 17^th, 2017: The Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Development Authority was recently accepted as a “Select Level” member… read more..