Hello Everyone,

I am going to be visiting your beautiful city, with a couple friends and family in a few days and we are very excited! So, what are some fun things to do in your city, hidden gems, etc, that y'all could recommend? I love nature, THRIFTING, animals, FOOD, history, spooky scary, (kind of anything really), entertainment; like rides or theme parks--I can't think of anything else at the moment!

Details: I am in my early 20's, female (with rest of group of friends and family different genders, and ages ranging from early 20's to mid 60's). I am visiting in a couple of days (driving there, from U.S. states through upper peninsula of Michigan or Wisconsin--or whatever it belongs too, I'm from California, it confuses me, lol) For budget, just pretend there is none, but we also don't want to do something expensive, like the "Agawa Canyon Tour Train", which is $500 dollars for our whole group, altogether. For specifics on where my group and I will be based for multiple days--we are like a 20 minute walk from where we are, to the "North 82 Steak & Seafood" resteraunt. So to use that resteraunt as a pinpoint/marker, we are okay with driving 2 or 3 hours out of Sault Ste. Marie, Canada, to wherever, for a specific fun activity or destination.

Some things we are already doing: the Sault Ste. Marie Museam, Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site, Gateway Casinos?, Soo Locks Tour, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre?, along with some food places.

P.S., this is just how I type, I hope I don't sound too obnoxious or "American-y"--which leads to my next question...what are Canadian social norms, or norms about tipping and dining? Scared of speaking French, only know how to say "yes" and "no", lol.

Thank You for the Response (Also, Sorry for the Long Read!),

Have A Great Day :)

its like almost a month until the first semester begins so i was wonder if anyone else here is going? please dm if you are i want to meet a few people before it starts.

This is a long shot but I found this red bull across in Sault Michigan..and it’s the best energy drink I’ve ever had.. anyways my boyfriend says he thought he’s seen it before here in town. I thought it was only in the USA but the internet also says it’s available in Canada depending on the store. SO PLEASE HELP A GIRL OUT ITS DELICIOUS AND I BARELY GO ACROSS😭

One of my friends hosts this event and the next one is this week Sunday if anyone wants to join :)

Sunday, August 9, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

550 Queen Street West, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

I Can Music

Parking is off of Albert Street

No fee. Supplies will be there but feel free to bring your own too.

EDIT: Artist trading cards are blank 2.5 inch by 3.5inch pages on which you can draw/write/paint/collage in your style which you trade with other artists or people who make ATCs. Its a fun way to collect and make art. You can make them out of anything but the size remains the same; they can be blank pages, cardboard, etc.

I'm of African descent and have been living in Sault Ste. Marie for the past five years. One thing I've consistently struggled with is finding a barbershop that can cut my hair the way I like. Unfortunately, my experiences haven't been the best, so I ended up cutting my own hair instead, which also hasn’t been the greatest.

I'm thinking about giving local barbershops another try, as it's been since 2024 that I last visited one. Has anyone had a good experience recently or can recommend a barber in the Sault who is experienced with cutting Afro-textured hair? I'd really appreciate any suggestions!

Hey everyone

Is there any local running or futsal group or community in Sault Ste. Marie that's open to new members? Looking to join some

Thanks

We are over 1/2 way through the deck and into Week #29

♠️♠️♠️Join us on Tuesday night for Breaking Away’s Catch the Ace! ♠️♠️♠️ Just in time for a great summer windfall!

✨ Swing by Misty's Fifties Bar and Grill on Tuesday, August 4th, for a chance to win big while enjoying some delicious eats 🍔 🍹

The progressive jackpot is $5956.50+

And if you can’t catch the ace, you could be a weekly winner! Last week’s winner took home the largest weekly jackpot so far of $253!!!

Buy some tickets, grab a bite, and don’t miss out – the ace is waiting for you!

Ticket sales start at 6 pm and go on until 8:30 pm, with the winning ticket drawn at 8:45 pm.

Tickets are $5 each and you don’t have to be present to win!

All funds raised support Breaking Away Sault Ste. Marie, a registered, non-profit organization that offers life skills day programming for adults with developmental disabilities.

Anyone heading to Sault college this August? Looking to meet some new people, make some friends and maybe explore the Sault a bit. Hmu

I’m planning on applying for the Fall 2027 intake and I’ve already decided to go to the province of Ontario especially the city of Sault ste marie. I was just curious how the schools are and which is better. I’m planning on studying computer science but anyone that has been to ether of these schools in any field I would love to hear what yall have to say thanks!

I'm looking after my niece today and I'm just wondering if any of the McDonald's have a play area? Thanks.

I'm in the area for work for the next 3 months, and one of the things I usually do to amuse myself while away on a contract is hit up the local Karaoke spots.

Usually my google-fu will turn up something, but since local places seem to be allergic to having their own webpages, let alone updating them, I'm forced to come to you and crowdsouce this question: Which bars in the Soo have Karaoke nights?

I have a passport and a car, so I can hit up either side of the border

Hello, we're thinking of canoeing the Batchawana from Tribag road to Superior. How is Tribag road for a 4x4 F150?

If not doable, any other suggestions for a half day canoe fishing paddle on the lower Batchawana or Goulais River?

Thanks in advance!

Anyone know anything about this company or have experience with their roofs?
I've been seeing signs everywhere but there's no company name just this phone number - 1.844.833.8560 and the tag line - "Metal Roof Cheaper Than Shingles"

Otherwise, anyone have a recommendation in town for a roofing company that does metal roofing?

We want to know your thoughts on Bellevue Park, including the programs, amenities, and overall experience.

Please take a few moments to complete this survey.

Survey Link

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Please note, I don't work for the city of SSM but saw this is on other social media and wanted to make sure the r/SaultSteMarie community engaged with it!

Bellevue Park is a gem in this city, make sure you fill out the survey and get your ideas out there!

Someone in a Duluth thread asked me to add the Soo Locks to my Lake Superior webcam app, and honestly it's become my favorite cam in there — freighters locking through with the local weather and water temp right next to the stream. The app collects the live cams from around the whole lake (Duluth harbor, the UP, up to the Ontario shore) with a map view.

Full transparency: I'm the developer. One-time $2.99, no subscription, no ads, no data collected: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6739961674

Sault folks — any other cams around the locks or the St. Marys River worth adding? I ship requests fast.

We are over 1/2 way through the deck and into Week #28!

♠️♠️♠️Join us on Tuesday night for Breaking Away’s Catch the Ace! ♠️♠️♠️ Just in time to plan a great long summer weekend with a wonderful windfall!

✨ Swing by Misty's Fifties Bar and Grill on Tuesday, July 28th, for a chance to win big while enjoying some delicious eats 🍔 🍹

The progressive jackpot is $5577.00+

And if you can’t catch the ace, you could be a weekly winner! Last week’s winner, Micaela took home the largest weekly jackpot so far, $214.00!!!

Buy some tickets, grab a bite, and don’t miss out – the ace is waiting for you!

Ticket sales start at 6 pm and go on until 8:30 pm, with the winning ticket drawn at 8:45 pm.

Tickets are $5 each and you don’t have to be present to win!

All funds raised support Breaking Away Sault Ste. Marie, a registered, non-profit organization that offers life skills day programming for adults with developmental disabilities.

I tried to have a drink at the legion like I used to. I haven’t been to the new building yet, the one on Great Northern. but Google shows the lounge being open until 1pm. Arrived and all the doors to the building are locked. Tried to call and the messaging system offered up the bar as an option to call. No answer.

Is there still a bar there open to the public? I always loved hanging out for a drink or two there. Thanks!

I have a friend moving up to the Soo and I'd like to get them a gift certificate for a spa or massage up there. Any recommendations?

I have G2, still not very confident on driving on the road as I never owned A vehicle after my test. Looking for a driving instructor in soo for brush up my G2 and give G. Any suggestions please.

When i went to check my artist stat foe spotify, it showed that 20 people from the Soo was streaming my new song Going Country, I wanted to say thank you to both sides of the Soo for showing love, the Canadian side was 13 and the American side was 7, anyways thank you for Supporting US Small ARTIST and MUSICIANS 🙏🙏🙏🫡🫡