​Tour heritage districts as we walk the downtown streets of Sault Ste. Marie, discovering bits of history and culture found in and around town. 

Walking Tours of Sault Ste. Marie

​Sault Ste. Marie has been a gathering place for food, trade and accommodations for thousands of years.  Take a walk in the downtown core to discover the how its varied history has influenced its culture over the years.

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Street Art

The Art Trail in Sault Ste. Marie,
 A Guided Walking Tour

Discover the vibrant art scene in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. From the Art Hub to Street Art, we will explore what this area has to offer. Starting at the corner of Spring and Queen streets, across from the Rolling Pictures Horse, we will visit art studios, displays and the Art Gallery. The tour will end at Mane Street Café to check out both the art displayed there and some refreshments over which we can discuss our favorites. The entire route is less than 2km but you should expect to spend 3 to 3 1/2 hours on the tour. 
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Details: Perfect for all
Includes:
Guided tour, Gallery Fee, and refreshments.
Departs: Spring and Queen St. Sault Ste. Marie.
Cost:
$45+HST per person 
$170+HST per group of 4
$420+HST per group of 10

A Mobility Scooter is available for a $25 rental fee for this tour. At this time, we only have one. Note that there are stairs to climb at the Art Hub on Spring. 

Original Post Office.

​Sault Ste. Marie ​Rocks!
​into the 20th Century, Walking Tour

A guided walking tour of downtown Sault Ste. Marie from the Bondar Pavilion  along the boardwalk. On route, you will discover the stories of the Sault’s rich history and culture that make it such a unique place. We will return to the starting point after a sweet ending.  The route is two to three kilometers and will take approximately 2 hours to 2 ½ hours to complete.

Details:
Perfect for semi-active/active people
Includes:
Guided Tour and a sweet treat at the end.
Departs: Ermatinger House 

Cost:
$25+HST per person
​$90+HST per group of 4

​A Mobility Scooter is available a for $25 rental fee for this tour. At this time, we only have one.

Group of Seven Boxcar Replica

Sault Ste. Marie and ​the Group of Seven Connection a Guided Walking Tour

A guided walking tour aimed at discovering the connection between the Group of Seven and Sault Ste. Marie and how they have inspired artists to explore the Algoma region. Starting at the Algoma Train Station where a replica of the Group of Seven boxcar is located, we will walk along the boardwalk exploring the history of both the Group of Seven and the city. We will head towards the Art Gallery of Algoma where we can enjoy the Gallery's Group of Seven exhibit this summer.  This walking tour is just under 3km and is expected to take about 3 hours to complete.

Details:
Perfect for semi-active/active people
Includes:
Guided Tour, and Gallery Fee
Departs: Algoma Tour Train Station

Cost:
$30+HST per person
$110+HST per group of 4

​A Mobility Scooter is available for a $25 rental fee for this tour. At this time, we only have one.

Northern Flight

The Murals and Street Art of ​Sault Ste. Marie,
​a Guided Walking Tour

​​A guided walking tour of the Sault Ste. Marie Murals. This tour will include the influences of the Sault’s history and culture on the unique murals including some of the treasures hidden down alley ways and back parking lots. Your tour will end at our starting spot, outside the Ermatinger House  The route is four to five kilometers and will take approximately 3 hours to 3 ½ hours to complete.

Details:
Perfect for semi-active/active people
Includes:
Guided Tour
Departs: Ermatinger House 

Cost:
$25+HST per person
​$90+HST per group of 4

​A Mobility Scooter is available for a $25 rental fee for this tour. At this time, we only have one.

​Don't let mobility issues stop you from exploring the city on our walking tours. We have select tours that can be facilitated with our mobility scooter rental.

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The above header background is a mural that I found in an alley off Queen Street in Sault Ste. Marie. It was done by Lu Griffon Tucker an portrait artist from New Orleans.