Boatloads of Fun

Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, & Les Cheneaux

Soo Locks, Point Iroquois Light House, Les Cheneaux Islands

Day 1— 9am Breakfast

10am Tour the Soo Locks by Boat Explore the largest waterway traffic system on earth. You’ll depart from Dock 1, located at 1157 E. Portage Avenue. (Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-432-6301. Tours travel along the international shoreline, while passengers delight in the sights, sounds and excitement of Michigan’s oldest city—Sault Ste. Marie. Boats are climate-controlled and equipped with restrooms and a snack bar. Tours last approximately two hours.

12:30pmLunch at one of the many downtown restaurants. Check out the dining page on SaultSteMarie.com.

1:30pm Travel over to Brimley (25 minutes).

2pm Overlook scenic Whitefish Bay. The Hiawatha National Forest’s Point Iroquois Lighthouse was established over 150 years ago. Its 65-foot brick structure offers views of Canada across the bay. Take a tour of this lighthouse or take a stroll on one of the boardwalks leading to surrounding woodlands. The waterfront offers view of passing ships on Lake Superior.

5pm Head back to Sault Ste. Marie (25 minutes).

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6pm Dinner in Sault Ste. Marie.

Day 2 – 9am Breakfast

10am Travel to Cedarville along M-129 (45 minutes).

11am Walk the harbor of the waterfront business districts.

1:30pm Lunch in the Les Cheneaux. Check out the restaurant section of lescheneaux.org for options.

2pm Check out vintage boating exhibits. The Les Cheneaux Maritime Museum (located four blocks east of the M-129 and M-134 intersection in Cedarville) displays vintage boats, marine artifacts, antique outboard motors, and historic photos of area boating. You’ll become a maritime history buff and have tons of fun while you’re at it. Visit the gift shop for

5:00pm Head back north to Sault Ste. Marie, or check out dining options in Cedarville.

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