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Sault Ste. Marie

Across the lock gates – St. Mary's Island loop from Sault Ste. Marie

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Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

Ontario

Sault Ste. Marie

Across the lock gates – St. Mary's Island loop from Sault Ste. Marie

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Across the lock gates – St. Mary's Island loop from Sault Ste. Marie

01:36

6.26km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

215 m

Sault Ste. Marie Memorial Tower

Highlight • Monument

1.71 km

Across the lock gates

Highlight • Bridge

Your way to South St. Mary's Island takes you through one of the lock gates. The Visitor Center is located right next to the lock, where you can find out more about the island and its walking trails.

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1.89 km

St. Mary's Island

Highlight • Natural

St. Mary's Island is a popular tourist destination in the Whitefish Channel on the St. Mary's River. There are many wild animals to see on the island, such as beavers, …

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6.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

2.48 km

473 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 18 July

21°C

13°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 27, 2026,🇨🇦 ON Sault Ste. Marie: St. Marys River Rapids / Baawaating Walk

Sault Ste. Marie was founded in 1668 by Jesuits and is considered the oldest city in Ontario. The city is located on both sides of the St. Marys River, which connects Lake Superior with Lake Huron. Two bridges connect the two namesake cities in Ontario and Michigan (United States)
The single-track Sault Ste. Marie International Railway Bridge was completed in …

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