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Algoma Country

· Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Why you should go…

Algoma Country is a tourism sub-region of Destination Northern Ontario spanning over 70,000 square kilometres between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Its Canadian Shield terrain offers old-growth forest, canyons, waterfalls and over 1,000 lakes for fishing, canoeing and paddling in summer, plus more than 2,500 kilometres of snowmobile and cross-country ski trails in winter. Destination Northern Ontario is the official regional tourism organization marketing the area, brochured across Ontario as Algoma Country.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.