Activities and Attractions in Northern Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie offers a mix of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, local tours, museums, waterfront destinations, and family-friendly activities throughout the city. Visitors can experience the area’s history and culture, explore scenic locations along the waterfront, enjoy guided sightseeing tours, or unwind at local spas and attractions.
These Sault Ste. Marie tourist attractions highlight the city’s Northern Ontario landscape, local character, and year-round experiences for visitors of all ages. The combination of nature, history, and entertainment makes these some of the most popular Northern Ontario attractions for tourists visiting the region.
Big Ben Double Decker Bus
The “Big Ben” Double Decker Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour is one of the most recognizable Sault Ste. Marie attractions and an easy way to experience downtown Sault Ste. Marie and nearby points of interest.
This guided sightseeing tour lasts approximately one hour and includes 13 stops across the city. Tickets remain valid all day, giving visitors the flexibility to explore restaurants, museums, shops, waterfront areas, and local tourist destinations at their own pace.
The bus operates Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm (May through October), with departures every hour from the Roberta Bondar Pavilion (10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm).
Tour Features
- Audio and video tour available in English
- Walking tour web app with map and GPS locations in English, French, and Spanish
- Wheelchair accessible with limited spaces available
- Family-friendly sightseeing experience
- Seasonal attraction operating May through October
Frequently asked questions
Some of the most popular Sault Ste. Marie attractions include the Big Ben Double Decker Bus Tour, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, the Canal District, waterfront boardwalk areas, local museums, parks, spas, and seasonal sightseeing tours throughout the city.
Visitors can explore museums and heritage sites, enjoy sightseeing tours, visit local markets, relax at local spas, experience waterfront attractions, and discover outdoor activities throughout Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma region.
The Big Ben Double Decker Bus Tour is a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour in downtown Sault Ste. Marie with 13 stops across the city. The tour gives visitors access to local attractions, restaurants, museums, waterfront areas, and shopping destinations throughout the day.
The Big Ben Double Decker Bus departs from the Roberta Bondar Pavilion in downtown Sault Ste. Marie every hour between 10am and 4pm during the operating season.
Yes. Sault Ste. Marie offers family-friendly attractions including sightseeing tours, museums, parks, beaches, markets, Entomica, Meadowview Alpaca Farm, and seasonal outdoor activities for visitors of all ages.
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