What is Tourism Sault Ste. Marie (saulttourism.com)?
saulttourism.com is the visitor information site for Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding region in Northern Ontario, positioning the area as "Ontario's Premier Outdoor adventure town." It is a planning portal rather than a booking engine: it gathers attractions, outdoor activities, food and drink, places to stay, events, and practical travel logistics into one place. It is most useful if you are deciding whether to visit, figuring out what to do once you're there, or looking for the practical details (maps, border crossing, getting here) that shape a trip.
What the site covers
The navigation is organized around the main trip-planning questions:
- See & Do — Activities & Attractions, Arts & Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Parks & Beaches, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Guides, Travel Inspiration
- Eat & Drink — Cafés & Sweet Treats, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Wineries
- Stay — Hotels, Motels, Campgrounds, B&Bs & Others
- Outdoor Adventure — Biking, Climb, Fish, Hike, Mountain Bike, Paddle, Ski, Snowmobiling, WinterSports
- Events — including the Agawa Train
- Plan — Border Crossing, Cannabis, Contact Us, Getting Here, FAQ, Maps/Visitor Guide & Coupons, Souvenirs, Outfitters & Rentals
- Sault Ste. Marie & Region and Groups for broader and group-oriented content
The outdoor categories are the clearest signal of the site's identity. Hiking, paddling, climbing, mountain biking, fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling each get their own entry, which matches the "adventure town" framing.
Featured attractions and activities
The homepage highlights a few specific draws:
| Highlight | What it is |
|---|---|
| Agawa Canyon Tour Train | A scenic rail excursion; 2026 tickets go on sale April 3rd, with rides from August 1st to October 18th |
| Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre | Described as the #1 attraction in Sault Ste. Marie (per Trip Advisor); housed in the historic Ontario Provincial Air Service hangar, with two dozen restored bushplanes and passenger aircraft, aviation history, and forest firefighting technology |
| Miss Marie Sault Locks Tour Boat | A boat tour tied to the Sault Locks |
| Robertson Cliffs | A lookout hike about 30 minutes north of the city, with views across Bellevue Valley toward the Goulais River and Lake Superior |
| Big Ben Tour Bus | A listed tour option |
| Trail Town | Trail-focused content |
The site also references "12 Hikes In and Around Sault Ste. Marie," so hiking content goes beyond a single trail.
Planning tools
The Plan section is where the logistics live:
- Maps, Visitor Guide & Coupons — downloadable or requestable planning materials and discounts
- Getting Here — how to reach the region
- Border Crossing — relevant because Sault Ste. Marie sits on the Canada–US border
- Outfitters & Rentals — gear and guided services for outdoor activities
- Cannabis — local cannabis information
- Souvenirs and Contact Us
If your trip involves crossing from Michigan or renting equipment, those two pages are the ones to check before you finalize plans.
Who it's for
This site fits you if you are:
- Considering a Northern Ontario trip built around outdoor activity
- Already visiting and looking for attractions, restaurants, or accommodation in one place
- Planning a group trip
- Coming from the US and need border-crossing and "getting here" details
It is less suited to someone who wants to book and pay for hotels, tours, or train tickets directly on the site — the structure points outward to individual operators and attractions rather than handling transactions itself. For the Agawa Canyon Tour Train in particular, note the specific on-sale date and operating window above, since that season is limited.