Visit The Sault

Enjoying the warm weather while it lasts… but when the snow returns, we know exactly where we’re headed!
Sledding and snowboarding at Sault Seal Recreation Area!

Not you planning another trip somewhere crowded when the U.P. exists..

Did you know that the buildings now called the Row Houses at Lake Superior State University were originally built as officers’ quarters for Fort Brady in the early 1900s? 

Today, they’re some of the most recognizable historic buildings on campus, still being used for housing.

From Mexican-American classics to burgers and margaritas, the Palace is a perfect place to gather with friends and enjoy a great meal in the Soo. They're open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner!

What's your favorite Palace menu item?

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead tonight.
One less hour of sleep, but one more hour of daylight to spend exploring the Soo, AND it means we're that much closer to Spring. We’ll call that a win.

Happy First False Spring, everyone ☀️😎

It hit 50° in the U.P., and suddenly shoveling your roof in a t-shirt or going for a run in shorts feels reasonable.

Less than 20 days 🚢

Construction of the Pullar Stadium from August 1939. The rink still stands as one of the hallmark buildings in the Soo and has been home to decades of hockey and fun! 
Check it out this weekend for the Soo Eagles games, Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm and Saturday, March 7 at 7 pm!

Winter Haikus Until It Stops Snowing: a series 

Steel sleeps for the season.
The river holds its breath now.
We wait. Patiently.

(only 3 more weeks until the locks reopen 🎉)

This Saturday is Global Day of Unplugging, encouraging people to participate in a 24-hour digital pause! Power down your devices, even just for a bit, and power up your connection with the Soo, a perfect place to be present in nature with loved ones, or just yourself.

If you haven’t been north of the Mackinac Bridge, respectfully, fix that.

Feeling like you need a ski trip? Searchmont Resort is only an hour north in Canada! With a variety of runs, there are several trails for all levels. Just don't forget to bring your passport or enhanced license when visiting our northern neighbors!

The first of three options in Kewadin Casino's Eatery opened this past week! Fresh Start Breakfast Club offers breakfast selections including omelettes, skillets, pancakes, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and more! Open Monday-Friday 7 am-12 pm and Saturday-Sunday 9 am-12 pm!

More sunrise pictures from earlier this winter. Can't wait for more views like this soon! Twenty-six days until the Soo Locks open!

The U.P. > anywhere south of the bridge.

No, your eyes don't deceive you. This is what an empty Poe Lock looks like at the Soo Locks during the off-season!

Winter Haikus Until It Stops Snowing: a series 

Snow in your driveway
But also ice beneath it
It is slippery.

(a cautionary tale)

Winter is Sault Ste. Marie offers a perfect opportunity for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. What are your favorite silent sports?
Here are some of our favorite places to get outdoors near Sault Ste. Marie:
https://saultstemarie.com/four-seasons/trails/

It's a gorgeous winter day. How are you spending it?

2/22 is a day for pairs! Is there a better pair than the Twin Soos? Did you know that these two Sault Ste. Maries were one community until the aftermath of the War of 1812? 🇺🇸🇨🇦

The Tahquamenon River is pure tranquility in the winter. Where do you go to get a peace of mind?

Did you know? 
The St. Marys River is a vital link in the Great Lakes shipping system, connecting Lake Superior to Lake Huron and the lower Great Lakes through the Soo Locks.

We are a little over a month away from sunrise views like this again!

These pictures were taken 110 years apart!
The Central Fire Station has been part of Sault Ste. Marie’s story for more than a century, and it’s still standing on Ridge Street today.

Winter Haikus Until It Stops Snowing: a series 

It’s snowing again.
This was not on the bingo card.
Yes, it absolutely was.

Winter birding in the Soo ❄️🦉
Snowy owls are just the beginning.

Explore: https://saultstemarie.com/walking-winged-winter-wonderland-sault-ste-marie-mi/

Thirty-five days until the Soo Locks reopen for the 2026 shipping season!

But who's counting...

It's never too early to start planning..

Your nervous system just called.
It wants a spring weekend up north.

Still plenty of winter left up here in Sault Ste. Marie! What do you have left on your winter bucket list you're looking to cross off over the next few weeks?