Sault Ste Marie's Blog

6 All-Season Historic Sites to Visit in Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on November 5th, 2019

The city of Sault Ste. Marie was established in 1668 by Jesuit missionaries and since then has become a destination filled with historical significance. As the weather begins to cool, the trees shed their leaves and snow begins to fall, take a trip to Sault Ste. Marie to discover the stories that lie w… read more..

Finding Freighters in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Posted on April 29th, 2019

The Soo Locks Visitor Center (SLVC) opens for the season on May 12, 2019, and will be open for our enjoyment from 9 am-9 pm until mid-October. You can call the SLVC hotline at 906-253-9290 for an estimated freighter schedule for boats that are three hours out from the Soo Locks. However,&… read more..

Ketchup or Gravy: A Pasty Story

Posted on February 22nd, 2019

Few things are debated more in the Upper Peninsula (UP) than what to eat on your Pasty, but we should talk about what a Pasty is before we get to the all-important question. Chopped meat, potatoes and/or rutabaga, carrots, and onions are the essentials of a Pasty. The ingredients are mix… read more..

10 Reasons to Visit Sault Ste. Marie, MI in 2019

Posted on December 18th, 2018

There are at least 1000 reasons to visit the Sault Ste. Marie area, but here are ten really great things you shouldn’t miss in 2019! 1 Be a part of History Friday, February 1st
Line up in the World’s Longest Snowmobile Parade as Sault Ste. Marie attempts to break a Guinness World Record!… read more..