Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site - Historic Places Days

Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Type
Park/Landscape
Address
1 Canal Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
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Hours
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/ssmarie
Phone
705-941-6262 or 705-941-6205

The Sault Ste. Marie Canal, built in 1895, was 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, the Canal is a 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 us for tea at the Superintendent’s Residence.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Food and Beverages
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Location

1 Canal Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
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