Sault Ste. Marie Vacation Rentals

Affectionately known as The Soo, Sault Ste Marie lies on the rapids between Lakes Huron and Superior and provides a crossing point between Ontario and Michigan. For centuries, it was a gathering place for the Ojibwe and still retains strong First Nations links. While not a typical tourist town, taking a vacation rental in Sault Ste Marie provides an ideal base for an active outdoor holiday or a stop-off point on your Trans-Canada journey. Choose a house rental large enough to comfortably sleep your family, a practical vacation rental in town, or a charming rural cabin.

A Family Destination

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is definitely kid-friendly. Bushplanes are crucial to life in remote areas and the museum houses a fascinating collection of retired examples.

You can also take a flight simulator ride over lakes and forests.

Also, child-friendly is the Sault Ste Marie Museum. Housed in the old post office, the museum has a Discovery Gallery while an interactive timeline documents the region's history from prehistory to the 1960s.

Year-round Events

Visit in June for the Pow Wow and Summer Gathering when the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians compete in dance and drum events.

The Summer Gathering is also a perfect opportunity for buying vacation souvenirs.

February sees the excitement of the Annual International 1-500 Snowmobile Race, sometimes likened to Nascar on ice. Drivers steer their snowmobiles around an oval track, reaching exhilarating speeds of over 160 kph.

Getting Out and About in Sault Ste Marie

Agawa Canyon Tour Train

Head out from your Sault Ste Marie vacation rental for a day-long adventure on the Agawa Canyon Tour Train. You travel over the curved Montreal River Trestle and deep into the Agawa Canyon Wilderness Park. Take your time exploring before returning back to Sault Ste Marie.

Sault Ste Marie Canal National Historic Site

Take a stroll along the Attikamek walking trail to what was once the world's longest lock. No longer in use commercially, it's a popular stopping-off point for pleasure boaters. Admire the contrast of nature and industry before popping into the visitor centre.

Chippewa Falls

Drive north from your Soo vacation rental to the sights and sounds of Chippewa Falls and Batchawana Bay. Look out for a plaque in the parking lot of the Falls. It marks the halfway point of the 7,800 kilometre long Trans-Canada Highway.

Pinguisibi (Sand River) Hiking Trail

Lake Superior Provincial Park, home to the Ojibwe for 2,000 years, is a beautiful outdoor space of forests, waterfalls and river rapids. Walk the 6 kilometre long trail to see the best of it.

Pancake Bay Provincial Park

The waters at Pancake Bay Provincial Park are as blue as the Caribbean (but not quite as warm). Linger a little before heading back to your vacation rental, the sunsets are breathtaking.

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