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Its called the SOO
After waiting 10 minutes for the "famous" Swing Bridge to close we got off Manitoulin Island and drove the top of Lake Huron to Sault Ste Marie. A nice town on the St Marys River which seperates Lake Huron from Lake Superior. Sault Ste Marie, Michigan is across the river so we were able to view the 4th of July fireworks from Canada. Great view and …
Return, Day 5: Ontario to Sault Ste Marie, MI
... the beaver right above me, staring down at my food, or maybe I was anxious to get on my way... but I took most of my food in a to go box, and set off.
Sault Ste. Marie was supposedly 4 hours from Little Current (the access point to the mainland)... so, I was hoping to arrive by 7pm, which seemed reasonable.
The clouds increased as I worked my way along the scenic North Coast of Lake Huron. The scenery continue to knock my socks off. Eventually, the ...
Soo Locks
... center where the observation desks are located.
We arrived at 12:30 and a ship was due to arrive at 1pm. Luckily the 3 story observation deck is covered and partially enclosed. The first type of locks were built back in the early 1800's when they let large canoe's thru but the first modern one was the Davis Lock built in 1914.
The 1000 foot ship was coming from Lake Superior (high side) to the lower ...
Day 1 Home - Sault Ste Marie!
... and saw The Big Nickel! That was basically the sightseeing highlight of the day. Hoping to get some pretty views tomorrow. I should have a bit more time to look around tomorrow anyway as it's a slightly shorter driving day.
Nothing too exciting. Turning in early so I can get an early start in the morning!
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Mackinac Island, Saulte St. Marie
... of Mackinac. Luckily, it is early afternoon because in the evening all "gentlemen" are required to wear jackets and ladies evening attire. Our shorts and hawaiian shirts are okay for now. We take plenty of pictures and return down the hill to wander the tourist shops prior to catching our jet boat back to the mainland. Mackinac Island is famous for its fudge shops, just smelling all of it makes you gain wait.
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Amenities
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Fitness/Health center
- Free parking
- Pets allowed