Sault Ste Marie Canal National Historic Site of Canada

Lock to bypass rapids
1 Canal Drive
Sault Ste. Marie
ON
P6A 6W4

Completed in 1895, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal was once the world's longest lock, the first to operate using electricity and the last link in an all-Canadian navigational chain from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Superior. Today, visitors will enjoy this great spot for boat-watching, picnics and a variety of other activities. Let a Parks Canada interpreter introduce you to the canal’s fascinating history, rent a Fat Bike, or join them for tea at the Superintendent’s Residence.

Sandy Beach Eco-Interpretive Park

Sandy Beach Eco Park waves
Harbour Road and Sandy Beach Road
Wawa
ON
P0S 1K0

Follow Michipicoten Harbour Road to the Sandy Beach parking area. After parking, a boardwalk will lead to the beach. Dip your toes in the crisp waters of Lake Superior and find the stunning sight of a Group of Seven interpretive panel. This location highlights the perspective A.Y Jackson painted in Shoreline, Wawa, Lake Superior, c. 1959, Art Gallery of Hamilton. Create your own Group of Seven moment here when you head down the shoreline and find a quiet spot to sketch or photograph this stunning shoreline scene. 

Sandro's Family Restaurant & Banquet Hall

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465 Trunk Road
Sault Ste. Marie
ON
P6A 3T1

Sandro’s is open 6 days a week serving lunch and dinner to hungry locals and visitors. If you can’t decide what to order, Sandro’s also offers a dinner buffet Fridays through Sundays from 4–8 p.m. For days when you just don’t feel like cooking but want that homestyle taste, takeout and delivery options -- including our famous pizza and wings -- are always a winning choice. Come on in or place your order and discover the dishes that have kept our customers coming back for decades!

Sand River Falls

sand river falls hwy 17
Hwy 17
Algoma
ON
P0S 1K0

Sand River Falls is located on Hwy 17 north in Lake Superior Provincial Park. This makes for a lovely rest stop as it has ample parking, restroom facilities and a trail for a nice leg stretch. The trail is classified as "moderate" in skill level and proper footwear should be worn as there can be large rocks and tree routes. The Sand River is also known to a be fly fishing gem.

Rose Valley Maple Syrup

pancakes with maple syrup
3 Rydall Mill Rd RR-4
Echo Bay
ON
P0S 1C0

 

We sell from our farm gate all year or at the Johnson Farmers' Market in Desbarats, ON, on Saturdays from June until the Thanksgiving weekend in October. We have other products besides syrup: candy, butter, sugar, granola, etc., all made with our pure maple syrup.

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