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Things to see in Sault Ste. Marie (Canada): 9 places and when to go
Sault Ste. Marie is a town in Canada, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), History (2), Snow (2). The best known are Sault Ste. Marie Canal, Precious Blood Cathedral and Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. The best time to come is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Canada · 46.509, -84.3373
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · History (2) · Snow (2) · Temples (1) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- February and May to October.
- Also possible
- November to January and March to April.
- Nearest airport
- YYZ Toronto, 486 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sault Ste. Marie
The places in and around Sault Ste. Marie, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sault Ste. Marie CanalCanal in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada1.1 km
- Precious Blood CathedralCathedral in Ontario, Canada908 m
- Canadian Bushplane Heritage CentreHangar in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario1.1 km
- MS NorgomaCanadian ship143 m
- Art Gallery of AlgomaArt museum in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada630 m
- Island Number TwoIsland in Chippewa County, Michigan, United States of America4.8 km
- Crimson Ridge Golf CourseSki area7.6 km
- Heritage Discovery CentreMuseum988 m
- Hiawatha HighlandsSki area9.1 km
When to go to Sault Ste. Marie
The best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie is February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebBest time10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In February, 8 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sault Ste. Marie
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, Toronto), 486 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands6 places195 km
- Greater Sudbury10 places258 km
- Marathon, Ontario5 places292 km
- Owen Sound6 places347 km
- Parry Sound, Ontario9 places358 km
- The Blue Mountains13 places387 km
And all of Canada, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sault Ste. Marie?
The best known: Sault Ste. Marie Canal, Precious Blood Cathedral, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, MS Norgoma, Art Gallery of Algoma. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sault Ste. Marie?
February and May to October; also possible: November to January and March to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Sault Ste. Marie?
The nearest main airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 486 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sault Ste. Marie as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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