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Why these millennials left Southern Ontario for the Soo without looking back

By The Globe and Mail: As a vibrant community of 73,000, Sault Ste. Marie has all the amenities of a larger Canadian city, with the safety of a smaller one. Locals have always recognized the city’s adventurous charms, including world-class fly fishing, kilometres of cross-country ski trails and easy access to canoe tripping—but now a…

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: Trains, Lakes, Bikes, Hikes, Art and Eats

By Canadian Traveller: There’s a good reason the Agawa Canyon Tour Train is one of Ontario’s top outdoor vacations. This all-day, wilderness-by-rail adventure north of Sault Ste. Marie takes you deep into one of Canada’s most spectacular landscapes – the river canyons, jewel-like lakes, jagged cliffs and wispy pine immortalized by The Group of Seven.…

Sault Ste. Marie named one of Explore Magazine’s “Best Adventure Towns”

By Explore Magazine: As a medium-sized city located on the doorstep of rugged northern Ontario wilderness and the heart of the Great Lakes, Sault Ste. Marie is rapidly emerging as one of Canada’s best outdoor towns. Locals have always recognized the city’s adventurous charms, which include over 100 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails at…

Agawa Canyon Tour Train makes National Geographic’s list of “10 Must-Have Experiences in Ontario!”

By National Geographic: “Rumble 500 feet down into a remote canyon on a daylong rail-to-trail adventure. The Agawa Canyon Tour Train combines a 114-mile (each way) train ride from Sault Ste. Marie north to Agawa Canyon Park; jaw-dropping views of towering granite formations and cascading waterfalls; and a 90-minute stopover to explore on, around, and above the…

Narcity Canada: This Ontario Town Transforms Into An Adventurous Winter Paradise Every Year

By: Narcity Canada Ready for your perfect weekend getaway during the winter? Now, I know you’re probably thinking of somewhere warm, but we have an alternative idea for you. Imagine spending a weekend up in Sault Ste. Marie experiencing a winter adventure like you’ve never had before. We’re talking one-of-a-kind scenery and nature, activities for everyone, great…

A Skier and Snowboarder’s Paradise

Shared from Northern Ontario Travel By Colin Field THE BEST SNOW, SLOPES, AND TREE SKIING THIS SIDE OF THE ROCKIES AND THE US BORDER “Dropping into the tree run to far skier’s right, I watch as the locals flow through the knee-deep snow. They dart between the trees, over jumps and into the air. I’m…

Ice Caves North of Sault Ste. Marie make New York Times List of 52 Places to go in 2019

Except for Calgary, the scenic ice caves along Lake Superior’s northern shore are the only destination in Canada to have made the New York Times travel guide in 2019. “Large waves before they freeze up — on Superior they can reach upward of 20 feet — are the essential ingredient for large caverns,” explains Austen…

Upstart ultra-trail race in Sault Ste. Marie showcases Ontario’s secret mountains

A new race highlights Ontario’s rugged terrain Shared from Canadian Running Magazine By Conor Mihell Ontario’s most exciting new trail running event is as much an ode to the rugged terrain and stunning scenery of the Algoma Highlands, just north of Sault Ste. Marie, as it is a reflection of the enthusiasm of Nick Brash, a…

An Epic Weekend of Winter Nordic Sports in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Shared from Explore Magazine By Conor Mihell Cradled by the ancient mountains of the Canadian Shield and surrounded by freshwater seas, locals have always known the community of Sault Ste. Marie (pop. 70,000) to be an epicentre of outdoor adventure. Exceptionally snowy winters support vast networks of groomed cross-country ski trails, an incredible array of backcountry ski…

Teni and Gabriel’s Story

After making the move to Canada from Lagos City, Nigeria, Teni and Gabriel found everything they were looking for in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Both have established rewarding careers at Sault Ste. Marie’s post-secondary institutions and are raising their three children in a safe, vibrant and welcoming community.

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Why these millennials left Southern Ontario for the Soo without looking back

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: Trains, Lakes, Bikes, Hikes, Art and Eats

Sault Ste. Marie named one of Explore Magazine’s “Best Adventure Towns”

Agawa Canyon Tour Train makes National Geographic’s list of “10 Must-Have Experiences in Ontario!”

Narcity Canada: This Ontario Town Transforms Into An Adventurous Winter Paradise Every Year

A Skier and Snowboarder’s Paradise

Ice Caves North of Sault Ste. Marie make New York Times List of 52 Places to go in 2019

Upstart ultra-trail race in Sault Ste. Marie showcases Ontario’s secret mountains

An Epic Weekend of Winter Nordic Sports in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Teni and Gabriel’s Story

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