Sault Ste. Marie has been described as being the perfect-sized-city. Small enough that everything is 10 minutes away and that you usually run into friendly faces, but big enough to have most of the clubs, activities and infrastructure of a big city - swimming pools, soccer fields, hockey arenas, theatre groups, dance studios and more.
Sault Ste. Marie is also a community with a thriving volunteer community - people that set aside some or all of their spare time to making things happen for others. This volunteer base creates a sense of community not always found in larger urban areas and makes people feel welcome when they show up to practices, events, meeting etc.
New to the Soo but looking to get involved and feel part of the community? Contact a local group that meets your passion and go from there! Below is a large list of some of groups in our wonderful city.
List of Community Groups
Creative Classes
Art Gallery of Algoma Classes for Youth and Adults (lino cut printmaking, painting & drawing)
Berkana Art Studio (various mediums)
Sault College Continuing Education Courses
Shabby Motley Handcraft (knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, embroidery, dyeing, felting and crafting)
Maker North - 3D printers, photography studio, laser cutters, computers with 3D Design software and more.
Music Lessons
Case's Music (private lessons, music with mommy & me, adult group lessons, summer camps)
Long & McQuade School of Music
Theatre
Sault Community Theatre Centre
Hiking & Paddling
Superior Hiking Trail Association
Sports Clubs, Recreational Clubs & Associations
Alpine Club of Canada (Climbing)
Sault Ste. Marie Horse & Pony Club - Strathclair Farm (Horseback riding clubs)
Lake Superior Figure Skating/Power Skating Club
Sault Ste. Marie Gymnastics Club
No Limits Adaptive Ski Association
Sault Ste. Marie Slo-Pitch Association
Sault Ste. Marie Special Olympics
Squash (YMCA)
Sault College Waterfront Adventure Centre (Tennis courts, Pickleball courts, beach volleyball couurt, canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards)
Sault Ste. Marie Touch Football Association
Fitness
Achieve Fitness and Wellness Centre
Sault College Athletics Fitness Centre
George Leach Centre (Algoma University)
Cultural Clubs
ACCANO (African Caribbean Canadian Association of Northern Ontario)
NOLHA (Northern Ontario Latin-Hispanic Association)
Filipino Canadian Community of Sault Ste. Marie
Finnish Canadian Historical Society of Sault Ste. Marie & District
Portuguese Canadian Association
The Calabrese Cultural Association