sault ste. marie canal national historic site

sault ste. marie canal national historic site印象

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  978kp

  We were fortunate enough to see 2 boats lock through. Also we're able to chat with lock operators. The information signs are excellent in explaining the operation of the lock. Any other questions can be answered by the staff or watching the boats go through the lock. We enjoyed it thoroughly.

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  Dzonka

  The old houses were very cleverly set out with many historical pieces. The guides who added their explanations really knew what they were ..and added further explanations. When we were there, they were doing an 1812 re-enactment so there were lots of kids around, but they were no problem.

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  BodumBiscuits

  Take your time to enjoy the area and read all of the signage. Quite the engineering feat back in the day. I've had the privilege to watch many ships pass through the locks growing up, however I didn't realize how important this passage was until much later.While there, cross over to Whitefish Island.. if you can get past all of the 'this was beautiful until the white man' comments on their signs, you'll enjoy the view and serenity of it.

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  295jerryp

  The site was very interesting. We were able to see the locks in use when a pleasure boat went thru. Site was clean and we were able to walk to the river rapids from the locks

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  peterw426

  We took the guided tour of the lock system and were amazed at the complexity and size of the lock system which was the first of its kind and longest one in Canada. Parks Canada has done a fantastic job at maintaining this fully functional lock. Amazing that this was built and run without the modern day technology we have now. A must see and TAKE THE TOUR...our guide was a wealth of knowledge...

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  S473HCrobm

  Great fishing nice trails could be better takencare of but what are you going to do it is the sault after all. Just dont go at night a hot spot for crack heads and hookers

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  hamiltonnurse

  Had a wonderful conversation with the park ranger and he was extremely informative. Plaques in the area offer great explanation. We were able to see a boat go through the lock system.

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  Sarahboh

  Visits with a group of children. We were able to see the locks open and closed as boats were going through at the time. We crossed and followed the walking paths around Whitefish Island. Along the way we fed chipmunks, saw birds, and attempted to catch frogs. There was water on one of the paths as the water was high from the rapids but this is not usually the case.

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  oppie126

  Great to see the locks in action when seadoos and sailboats go through the locks. Fascinating every time I see it happening. A real feat of engineering work and especially the emergency dam that I never knew was there till now. Once had to be used for real. Great place to visit!!!

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  aakbba

  Nicely kept, very nice staff, good descriptions of how the locks work. We walked there from the boardwalk downtown. Returned to the city and looked for more things to do and see. A desolate Queen Street, out of business or boarded up store fronts. Hard times must have hit here, too, as in the Midwest of the US. Finally in desperation, we returned to this site. We spent some more time here, since this seems as nice as it gets in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Very sad to see an old town be hit by such hard times. Tomorrow AM we leave, and there is no reason to ever return.