Stays in Sault Ste. Marie

The city is also known for its role in the Group of Seven's history. Members of the group painted in the Algoma region, and the Art Gallery of Algoma holds works by them. The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, housed in a former provincial air service hangar, displays bushplanes and tells the story of aerial firefighting and wilderness flying. The Sault Ste. Marie Museum, in the old post office, covers local history. Across the river, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is connected by the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. The city has a mix of hotels, from waterfront properties to budget options, with an average guest score of 4 out of 5 across the 34 hotels listed on our site.

Where to stay in Sault Ste. Marie

Waterfront. This area along the St. Marys River is close to the canal, the boardwalk, and the international bridge, and includes Delta Hotels by Marriott Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront and Quality Inn & Suites Bay Front.

Downtown. The downtown core has shops, restaurants, and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum, with hotels such as The Water Tower Inn BW Premier Collection and Quattro Hotel & Conf Centre an Ascend Collection Hotel nearby.

North End. This area near the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre and the waterfront offers convenient access to the highway and includes budget-friendly hotels like Knights Inn Sault Ste Marie.

East End. Located along Great Northern Road, this area has several chain hotels, including Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sault Ste. Marie ON, and is close to shopping and restaurants.

Getting there and around

Sault Ste. Marie is accessible by road via Highway 17 (Trans-Canada Highway) and Interstate 75 from Michigan across the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge. Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) offers flights to Toronto and other regional destinations. By bus, Ontario Northland and other carriers provide service. Getting around is easiest by car; the city has a public transit system with several routes, and taxis are available. The downtown and waterfront areas are walkable, but many attractions are spread out, so a vehicle is recommended for visiting the canal, the bushplane museum, and other sites.

When to go

The best time to visit is from June to September, when temperatures are mild and the canal, parks, and outdoor attractions are fully open. Summer also brings events like the Rotaryfest and the Sault Ste. Marie Canal's boat tours. Winter offers opportunities for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, but some attractions have reduced hours. Spring and fall are quieter, with cooler weather and fewer crowds.

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