Reviews of Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site (Tourist Attraction)

Laura Clingman

What a wonderful place to visit! So much to see! And a boat ride through the Soo Locks is well worth the time and money!

Taylor Pye

Fantastic canal! It was clean, smelled nice, and was fun to walk around. There's even boats that come up and go through the locks. It's like the Rideau, but way less busy. I recommend going around whitefish island too. Nice nature trails.

Ramneek Handa

Very nice. Make sure to rent a bike there.

Ciaran McIlwraith

What an incredible park! The canal operators are friendly.

kuang lu

it was really nice seeing the red brick houses built over a hundred years ago. however the air pollution from the nearby factory was insane

Jefferson Hunt

The park is a bit run down, but the locks are great!

Dottie Sundling

Taking the Soo Locks Dinner Boat Tour. Good food, and a great tour through the locks.

Brianna Link

Love going and walking down the canal. My kids also enjoy the walks. They enjoy being able to go to whitefish Island.

Ken Fuller

Great opportunity to travel through locks and see the history of the great lakes

Phil St. Jules

Very cool. Beautiful.

Scotty Tucker

We did the lock tour and it was a great experience.

Jon Richey

Exceeded my expectations! Well worth it! You learn about the history of the area as well as how the locks work!

Ethan Roode

Great experience, highly recommend on a warm day, still highly recommend on a cold day (with a jacket).

Cara R-N

Historical sites are in the process of being renovated. Park staff in mobile store is lovely, Despite the surrounding neighbourhood, it's still worth a drive to this site for a stroll around & walk some of the surrounding trails.

Chris Jordan

Nice brisk walk around the canal area will come back and tour the island trails too

Aravind B

Great place to stop by, cute little fishing spot as well.

bret spangenberg

Great spot to fish, but be aware, between the islands is a no fishing area.

Daniel Brosemer

Great short gravel trail for cycling or walking.

Michael Farris

Pretty interesting to watch a ship go through. You'll know how a lock works when it's done. Nearby historical displays are worth it. But no food or shopping if that's your thing.

Peter Desera

The water lock made the difference

Javier Guecha

Many trails to walk and view the river

BluJay

Such a beautiful place to visit. Everyone seems so friendly too.

Scott Plank

When visiting here the Soo Locks Boat tour is a must!

Andy Rich

Great visit, I recommend this for this for boat tours and just plain getaway. The casino had a great buffet with lots of choices and inexpensive.

Jenny Grossman

Smaller than the American locks, but you can also get much closer. Walking the islands is really neat

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Very scenic are, but some of the areas are closed off.

Jagjinder Singh

It was really interesting to see the locks work and the history with it. Nice place for a good lakeside and nature walk; but be aware of animal's.

Mike Nik

Cool place to visit. Good fishing behind the locks near the bridge

Fwad Malik

Nice spot to visit in Sault. You can frequently see recreational boats going through and it's a great little 15-20 minutes experience especially for impatient kids to see. I highly recommend it for visitors. After seeing the locks in operation, it's worth taking a walk from here into the area where you can see the rapids, that's pretty nice to see as well. Overall lots to explore and learn here.

Robin Hillstrom

Nice hike White Fish Island

Autumn Mollet

Great place to watch the ships moving in the great lakes!! Loved watching all of them go through the locks. Nice double platform for viewing. We went every day of our trip and saw everything from a river cruise ship to a few 1000 footers go through!

Marc James

This is a great cultural experience with the surrounding historical building as well as the surrounding trials. The watching of the canal is interesting to watch as well `

Benjamin Groen

Visited via the Soo locks boat tour on the American side. Great up close experience with the locks. Several of the buildings have been restored here. The locks are free for any boat to use. Since the lock is small on the Canadian side it only accommodates pleasure craft.

Safri Financial

Enjoyed a lot. Though, last year we had crossed Panama Canal, this one was a unique experience too. Very sorry to see very few visitors on a Saturday evening on a long weekend. City should attract more visitors.

William Abbott

Went here with my family in the winter. This is easily one of the best walks I’ve ever been on. For us, this was a winter wonderland.

Doug MacIntyre

Nice hike that connects up with the boardwalk along the river.

Dale Lutes

Walked through Whitefish Island at canal. Birds, stunning habitat and people fishing

Chris C.

Went there to fish. Nice little spot.

lost kitties

One of the Best serene walking areas in Sault.

Brian Otto

Had a great time on the locks boat tour! Just missed one of the few ships moving through that day.

kevin ford

I enjoy history, we took a boat cruise that included dinner and a trip through the locks. Food and sights were great temperature was nice in July.

Jonathan Clemmer

Great walking paths and walkway right over the working lock.

Riley V

Super cool when a boat goes through!

Dave Gauvin

We recommend EVERYONE to come and visit here. You will really enjoy yourselves.

Melissa Peltier

If you like the outdoors and like to walk in the beauty that nature has to offer. This is the place to do it. It's gorgeous! ????

Ted Crow

This place is just plain cool. Seeing giant mechanisms like this is fascinating!

Becky Groseth

Dog-friendly... unlike the US side. No big freighters, just recreational boats, but still nice place to see the locks in action.

Kaillob Hunter (Radiokman)

Great place for when you need a walk

Andrew Rhodes

This was a fun museum. We enjoyed it with a soo lock tour. Very very long history

Richard Richard

Great place for a walk and to learn a little bit about the history of Sault Ste Marie.

Jane Robinson

Beautiful hiking trail don't forget your bug spray

JeninCanada

The canal is a beautiful visit in any season.

Peter Goodall

It was alot of fun. We really enjoyed ourselves.

AnJie Havens

What a cool place to visit! It's great for families, with kids over 6-7 years old. This area has so much history to it. The cost is $31 in 2019, for a two+ hours tour. It takes you through the Soo Locks, as the actual 600'-1013' ships go through! Quite an experience

Vicky Gillespie

Was fun to see the Soo locks. Would be great if they had the museum open longer in the evening. I always enjoy going out there and then going over the walk bridge to White Fish Island. Unfortunately most of the trails have been washed away because of the high water levels we are having this year.

Robert Schmidt

Boat did not work very well! Would not go across the water.

Michael Marmur

Interesting historical site. Worth visiting

Sue Vosper

Memories!

Spud Masking

My uncle Sammy worked on the canal years and years ago. His photo still hangs above our fireplace, as we are all so proud of the opportunities this canal/lock system provides.

Juli Springfield

We loved going through the locks...in both US and Canada! Did not even know there was another one on Canada side til that trip.

Daniel Andrella

Took the tour ship thru. Awesome.

Elizabetha Stikks

Gorgeous just Gogeous It was a beautiful day to watch the canal empty and transport the boat through. So cool.

Scott Hauser

Very interesting. Worth stopping for. Nice hike too.

Ben HC

Bugs were a bit bad when we were there and it was under restoration/construction but it was a nice quick visit and we got to see a boat use the locks

Joanna “Jojo Jamil” Jamil

Interesting to learn and see how the river locks work. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly.

Joe “Turbomania” OLeary

Great sites too see on the Boat tour.

Anthony Pagnotta

Not many other places that let you just walk across the locks.

Anti Johnny

Enjoyable trails

Matthew Colbeck

You can always count on Parks Canada to offer a unique and valuable learning experience. The Sault Canal Locks are no exception.

Paul Williams - aka Nunavut Taidy

Great morning to visit the Canal park. Not too busy, lift wise, but beautiful walking area

Sandy McCrindle

Beautiful and informative. Lock Operator most helpful in sharing community history over the past 50 years. Nice spot for family photos.

Jacqueline Kalisz

The trails nearby are a good complement to a visit to the canal.

jakethemanitobasnake

Interesting history and beautifully kept grounds

Jessica B

Great views along the trail!

Francine Regaudie-McIsaac

Fascinating place to visit and see ships in the locks.

Tim Antoine

Pretty cool, the locks are amazing and I would suggest a boat tour through them.

Jared Kelly

Really nice to walk around. The island is amazing, and the views are spectacular!

Richard Rogers

Nice place for a walk or bike ride through the trails. And watch the sun set .

Rachel Getch

Interesting tour of US and Canada side of the locks.

Donna Michelle

This is a wonderful place for a nice after noon stroll. Great for a picnic also.

Jordan Morrar (BLAZEKING)

I live it here great fishing beautiful wildlife everywere

Gail Schrooten

Very interesting.. great nature walk

Les James

Awesome history. Emergency swing dam and swing railway bridge were dry interesting.

Doug Thompson

Great trip guides were very informative and helpful- don't miss this trip...

Stephanie Chipman

We had a great time here!!

Matthew Schell

The trails are nice and the historical attractions are very cool

bartad2ret

Loved it. Went for Engineers Day. Only once a year event. Had a blast. Beautiful works

Blair Sweigman

Nice visit despite the rain. Visitor center was quite knowledgeable

GronkFan 87

The tour was incredible and seeing first hand how the Soo Locks work is a must see.

Jeff Szusz

Love going for walks here with the family whenever we visit. Unfortunately with the water levels where they are a few spots the trail is completely under water

Timmy Turner

Had a great time here

Gary Eberhard

Nice trip through the locks on the tour boat.

Cucka Occurs

My favorite place to shore fish for salmon.

Yasoda Hira

Beautiful scenery ???? and place to go for a walk or run

Bushtrek Boosh

Awesome historical park in the heart of downtown Sault ste Marie. Great for nature walks, photography, birding and education.

Aidan Tierney

Impressive infrastructure! You feel small walking through the park beside the canal and under the gigantic International Bridge.

Adam Checketts

Lovely place. Nice walk in the park.

Bohdan Fedirko

Very nice hiking trails on Whitefish Island.

Agnieszka Browning

Beautiful area.. love the boardwalk, the islands and the historical trail. Definitely a must to see when visiting Soo area

magna` failya

Nice walk, nature paths are decent and lots to see.

Nobxbon

If you are local you know this area as “the locks” it’s a nice place to walk, explore or even have a picnic.

Bob Binnington

Easy lift to Superior. Would like it if we could tie up as we waited. Currents approaching are pretty strong to be idling in. Bikes thru parklands the day before ... outstanding ride!

Caleb Vander Ark

Really well done nature preserve. Trails were excellently maintained and had some good views. It's fun to cross the old locks as well. Note that during rainy or high water times some of the trails can be a bit damp if not completely submerged. Tip: great for a walk with your dog!

Steve Davis

Great tour. Very educational.

Angie Kostelyk

I love this park. The wildlife is so polite and friendly, probably because they're Canadian.

Rickie Meeuwsen

Loved the old buildings in the area. Cross the locks and explore the woodsy island. Nice display boards with interesting info about locks. On the way to the canal, you can sure tell that the water has a very strong current that you could never fight!

Keyur Patel

Good Place to see Locks working. Nothing much too see.

Nathan Perkins

Very cool attraction and trail.

Mo Cons

Beautiful place to go to on a summer's day, can bike, drive or walk there. Have lovely, scenic trails on whitefish Island, on the other side of the canal. Can walk across the canal bridge, and sometimes watch as they drain the canal to open the doors to let boats or kayakers through. They sometimes host events here too, which is nice in the summer. I highly recommend the trails on whitefish Island,they are easy, accessible, and great to see up close the rapids.

Sanje Ab

Visited there with the family. Check the boat schedule if u like to see the lift lock in action.

Ben Blissett

Beautiful! So neat being able to go under the bridge and see the border from the water.

Pierre-Paul Laplante

Nice view!!! Quiet and peaceful in the morning.

Ben Fedirko

Beautiful hiking trail around Whitefish Island.

Tabitha McCarl

Amazing hiking trail. Great fly fishing, bird watching, and all around family friendly nature getaway without leaving town.

Duncan Ritchie

Interesting. Good walking trails on island

Roma Skybin

Like to explore Nature's God Gifts

Coco Moulder

This is a beautiful piece of Michigan history that is not talked about during history classes or geography classes. Parents should take this trip to the U.P. just for a trip through the canals. We really enjoyed the tour and the information.

Elizabeth EAR

I love going for walks here! Great pictures. Great for wildlife watching. Great for picnics. Def go here nothing but fun times to be had.

Neo Cyberphile

One of the best getaways from the hustle and bustle of the Sault Ste. Marie’s city life. You can watch various recreational boats entering and leaving the canal locks - a historic Canadian engineering marvel - during the spring, summer, and fall. The locks will be closed during winter. You can also have a great nature stroll to Whitefish Island. I assure you that you won't be disappointed, and guaranteed to witness the sighting of birds, beavers, frogs and garter snakes, depending on the season. The only problem with the site is that Park staff occupying so many parking spots in the Visitor’s Parking lot.

Ashutosh Dutta

Good piece of basic but wonderful Engineering.

Bill's Bucket List

Took the 2 hour Soo Locks Tour. Beautiful area & narrator new her stuff + she was the ship's mate. Well worth the time & miney.

Liz Glodowski

So interesting watching barges! Can spend the whole day watching!

Lynn Smith

We took a boat trip through the Canadian Locks and the Soo Locks. Fantastic! It's a couple of hours and very informative. Hanging out by the locks gives one an opportunity to see the lake freighters up close.

Maher Jebara

Soooooo beautiful. Perfect place to discover and walk around. such a gem

Richard J Bergeron

Hi there. Well I made it. Left Delta BC on Sun. and am staying at Blueberry Hill rv campground about 20 miles from the "Soo ". I was born and raised here and left in my early 20 s back in the early 70 s. I'm here visiting family and friends for who knows.! I lived right in the Centre of downtown so all of these now historic sites were my friends and my playground. The locks were working back then with big lake freighters and small pleasure craft using it. We used to sneak across the lock gates and go on the little island there and walk through the bush that would take you right next to the Sault Rapids. This was the reason for the locks in the first place. They are pretty impressive in the spring with full water flow.! This all brings back lots of boyhood memories. There used to be a ferry right downtown that crossed to Sault Ste Marie , Michigan before the International Bridge was built. It was the only way to cross without driving all around Lake Superior . My buddy's dad worked on the ferry and sometimes he would let us ride back and forth a few times. Pretty fun stuff when your 11 or 12 years old. In the summer there were lineups for miles up the streets around my neighborhood. I was always amazed at all those "mericans " in their big , shiny , aluminum Airstream. And yes , as God is my witness , we used to get some of the tourists wondering where they could see some Eskimos and truly amazed that there was.no snow on the ground ! Me and my buddy's would just howl at these guys. That's why we used to talk them in the lineups. Hey , it was the middle of summer and we were goofing off. Anyway , I'd love to post some info and memories of other stuff if your interested. I have a good story about the mansion at the locks if it's still there. Oh Yeh , the locks are an awesome place to visit by the way. Used to be a fur trading post here back in the 1600 s. Want to know why all the old buildings on both sides of the river are built with that remarkable red sandstone ? Stay tuned . Later

Ninh Do

We did not take the tour, just took a walk around. No entrance fee, no parking fee. Nice area to walk, for kids to roam around and for adults to learn a bit of history, whether mechanical history or the history of the lock. Info on display was good and educational. There are some short urban trails that connect the lock and the Whitefish island, overlooking to US.

Carolyn LeCroy

We thoroughly enjoyed our Soo Salt Marie boat tour going into the locks on U.S. & Canadian side.

Jim Waycik

A major complex in the history of Canada. Located in the heart of Sault Ste Marie on the St. Mary's River offering many outdoor activities for all and a review of pre 1900 innovation and engineering of a major marine development partially responsible for uniting Canada.

Martin Roy

Great place to visit, can watch the boats go through the locks and enjoy a walk on whitefish island

Henry Lanouette

Very cool canal ride along the international border in a boat. The tours were great, showed us a steel plant on the Canadian side and the ships had bring them the supplies.

P H I L I P

Worth a stop! This place holds some interesting history, including a rare bridge that’s still in operation. Plenty of plaques & notable landmarks to behold.

Casey Lehman

We actually got to see a tour ferry go through! And, the islands are awesome as well!

Cerise Millington

Love having a bit of history so close to share with my girls. So happy to see some renovations happening to upgrade it. Definitely reccomend it for a nice walk and some time in nature with a bit of history too.

Christina Smith

What a cool place to watch boats and think about the building of these locks!

Erika D

Great walk along the waterfront. A ton of history for those history buffs, as I am one of them. We were fortunate to see the locks working as a sailboat went through. Bonus was crossing over the locks to Whitefish Island and seeing the St. Mary's rapids. Beautiful area.

Tonya Raisanen

Love to go hiking here

Nate Scheblo

This side of the lock system is great! Older, more historic, but it still functions and you can be up close and personal while it operates. Enjoyed exploring the lock site as well as the other islands. You can walk across the lock doors!! Would return, plus it's in Canada so it's awesome.

Sebastian Kluth

Sault-Sainte-Marie Canal National Historic Site is a nice place to walk around and take a few pictures of the river and the cities on both sides of the border. However, when I visited this place, there were a lot of dead fish in the river and there was feces from Canada geese everywhere. This place should be kept cleaner than it is.

David Harker

Tremendous historical significance and natural beauty

Dolce Vita!

It was okay, took boat ride through canals...the ultimate view was an industrial site on the Canadian side of water. The Locks were neat, but the area didnt look so nice.

Jane Van Horn

Very educational and so beautiful. You'll learn a lot about the locks and shipping in the Great Lakes.

gabegramgo 118

It was fun to see and experience going in the lockes and it takes you into Canada what not to love

Amber Johnson

Beautiful area. We went for vacation so much to do.

Carol Martin

Peaceful, informative and rejuvenating. Beautiful place. Highly recommended!

Ken

This was a nice place to visit even during the winter period. Of course it would of been amazing in summer but nature has its beauty in green or white. Was a very relaxing experience and I will be going back in the warmer periods.

Saundra Kiczenski

Nice place to walk around and take pictures. Also you will learn how the Locks work.

Michael Miles

Very nice and very small just wished the people had enclosed area like the American side. But either way it was nice to see the people waving. :)

Danielle Manley

Soo locks are a must visit!

Kevin Cantin

Worth stopping to see the locks are interesting to watch

Richie Zinter

Loved the tour of the canal Couldnt go though the American canal But the Canadian one was great though

dillon riffraff Wheeler

Best steel head fishing to this side of the river and world for that matter and bomb food to

Jonathon C

Great place to see some boats!

Mr D

Great place to go for a bike ride or hike

Satish vardhan

Lovely town and soo locks is a must visit

Bubba Layle

Beautiful place to walk, run, & bike. The whole family found a way to enjoy a couple of hours here.

Ruth Cox-Crofoot

Great experience

Lindsay Adkins

I have enjoyed coming here for 25 years. Watching the freighters go through the locks is so entertaining. I love knowing the history of the area and the locks!

Dan Nunya

Great place to walk and soak up some history.

Andrew MacDonald

Beautiful paths, great for summer walks and picnics

Margot Pickering

Amazing place... the wetlands and the wildlife are beautiful.

Chris McCullough

A beautiful landmark of Sault Ste. Marie and a piece of Canadiana. There is a nice little museum operated by parka Canada. The canal will let you cross over to Whitefish Island which is absolutely beautiful. Bring some bird feed or bread to feed the chickadees. They will eat out of your hand!!!

Zsófia Halmai

It was a nice place to visit, but I feel like I spent too much of my time there. Going around the trail is only advised for bird lovers. It worth to check out the canal, it's really interesting to see how they open the gates for a boat. If you go there around 7 pm, you can catch the train bridge turn around.

Daphne Arlotto

Nice little track to take a walk in the city, surrounded by nature. A variety of birds live here.

Don Dillaman

Two hour tour through the US and Canadian locks. Very informative, however I could have done without political commentary at the beginning.

Mud Slingr

Interesting to see how the locks work. Not something you see everywhere. Worth the stop to visit.

susan manderson

Great place to visit

David Robinson

Great place for a walk. People catching salmon when we were there.

Travis Powell

Well worth it. Know in advance when and where you're launching. Gentle cruise, don't worry about motion sickness unless you're HIGHLY susceptible. Do bring a camera.

Jessica Williams

Great place t walk around. Many trails and a lot of history to learn and read about. Historic buildings, gift shop and visitor center with free parking. Fun to watch to watch the vessels go through.

Renee Carroll

Was ok but opened the locke for a wave runner? Seems a waste to me

Kodiak Brogan

Awesome way to see some Canadian and US history.

Karen Dankert

It was a nice boat ride, educational, and fun.

David Ault

Soo locks is full of history, didn't know what to expect but loved it! My wife and I took the dinner cruise, I highly recommend this, it will not disappoint

Toni Chief

Amazing ???????? For a sask plains girl ????????

cool Diys

Beautiful area

Eric Greaves

A good place for a walk down by the river...

Jonathan Davis

First time there and it was absolutely amazing and so awesome to see and experience. Family loved it and would recommend to anyone!

Trevor Stokes

Historically interesting. Operator friendly and knowledgeable. If lucky a boat will traverse the lock.

Marcus Phoenix

What a beautiful place to visit. Great trails and the history plaques give a good history on the area

7Vader3

A nice place to visit and view the USA safely.

Michael Brown

Great piece of history featuring, not only the canal, but also a great old swing dam for emergency closure of the canal.

Joe B

Beautiful place to visit and close to some nice walking trails.

Sev Nampi

Small marina, there wasn't much going on thou.

Rob Cummings

What a cool place! I really like the Canadian side of the locks better than the American. They're much smaller. We took a boat tour through the locks that takes you up the American side and back down through the Canadian side. There were people waving at us from the side of the locks that were visiting from the Canadian side. Pretty cool!

W. Andrew Powell

If you can make it when there's a boat going through the lock this is a great experience and beautiful grounds.

Angie Smeltzer

Great place to watch the lock and dam up close!

Joe E

We went on a tour through the locks and everything was beautiful.

Ben Crackel

Well maintained park area and friendly staff at the visitor center. Lock masters professional

Steve Hoyt

Fun and entertaining to watch the passing of large ships through the locks. Lots of shopping available nearby as well as various dining options available.

paul carn

Nice trail. Enjoy the wild life

Kathie Ditton

Just so cool to see how it works. Doesn't take long at all to get a boat through!

Jamie Montie

The ride would be better if they had passengers stay seated on top deck so all can see. That was annoying but the Soo locks were cool.

josh bergamin

White fish island is one of our family's favourite place to visit the wild live comes alive. Its awesome to see the the beavers and oetter, snakes and more. All come together too make it amazing place too go visit.

Charlene Eubank

Very unique experience, going through the locks! Lots of information given. Boat ride very enjoyable.

Anna Wrobel

Very cool place, and perfect for a family walk

Timothy Bloedow

We learned something and enjoyed our time here.

T L

Very nice tour and guide, but patents should be told to control thier unruly kids.

Arla Star

Beautiful setting on Lake Superior. Walked the shores of Lake Superior, love learning the history behind the lighthouse.

Neal Brooks

An interesting attraction. Fun to watch a boat go through the locks. Interesting from a historical point of view. Very nice walking trails

Megan Hodgson

Very nice, I highly suggest the boat tour. But you can also bring a lunch and sit and watch the boats

Chris Hackbardt

Very nice park. Nice trails on the islands with some boardwalks. The lock is also cool to see. Pet friendly as well.

Carolyn Niemantsverdriet

This is an excellent and free place to get an over all view and information.

Hyiroh Metson

Awesome place to walk around, loved whitefish island

Tracy Daigle

Because I can build a cozy fire beside the canal.

Clinton B

Great to see Gov't project that historically generated its own power making it "off-grid" in 1896! Need more sustainable projects like that today!

Andrew Overman

Beautiful site and lovely nature paths and boardwalk with scenic views of St. Mary's river rapids

Alana Samsonoff

Spent about and hour and a half here. Was able to see a few boats go through the locks in both directions. There are also walking/biking trails on Whitefish Island adjacent to the locks so I spent some time enjoying those as well.

Patricia Duchesne

Fantastic especially Whitefish Island a mecca of fauna.

Sam Mick

Beautiful place, great scenery

canequia moulder

A wonderful experience and historical information about the locks.

A M

Beautifully maintained.

Angela Hughes

Gorgeous views of the locks, the river, the lake, ore boats, the bridges, the old Edison Power Plant, the museum ship SS Valley Camp...history at every turn. This is one of those places you want to just "be" in. Bucket list check-off. Something to tell your grandkids about. :-)

Chad Orton

It was a very interesting, with the history and how they let the water in, before you can travel out.

Chris Hibbard

Nice tour, knowledgeable and friendly guide, *even to Americans*

Ric Carter

Great trails and scenery and fun to watch the lock fill up. Good view of the US across the river Lots of bridges Go Greyhounds

gino simiele

We enjoyed a 2 hour tour of the locks from the soo locks boat company in mid August. Fortunately it was a perfect weather day. The staff was very friendly. There are drinks and basic snacks available for cash. Recommend getting in line as soon as possible to get a seat in the front of the upper deck viewing area. You are able to walk around on the boat during passage. Masks are required to be worn.

Hugo Hackenbush

It is free to visit, right in downtown, and tons of free parking. There are lots of trails to walk on. There are 20 signs or so explaining the history & development of the site. It is however showing it's age and some neglect. But they're also restoring historic buildings, clean bathrooms open 12 hours a day, and it's free to visit. I spent about 45 minutes walking the trails and 45 minutes looking at the locks.

Judith Gamus

Beautiful place. We saw a lot of active beavers in the islands

Jordan Gilmore

Went and got some ice cream and walked across the road it was very clean and tidy very nice people working there lots of good information would recommend going here before walking up to the locks traffic wasn't too bad parking was pretty packed for the area my brother who is in the military Park in the VFW parking lot we appreciated them allowing us to do so without

Denise McCubbin

Everyone on boats were very nice! Thanks for the nice outdoor shaded kennels for my dog. Highly recommend! Tour was great!

Jay Mar

It is very beautiful and peaceful over here. It's an amazing spot to go to. Great to go and clear your mind.

Amy Kachra

Great place for a walk, nature was beautiful, quiet. I even fed the Chipmunks and Birds. Very enjoyable :)

Stephenie “Zandrosa46” Swanson

This is such a beautiful place to visit. So many trails to wander around whitefish island that belongs to the Batchewana First Nations. Park is clean well maintained. Enjoy walking here a lot.

Gustavo Urtubey

Today May 4, 2019. All washrooms were closed and there are no washrooms around at least you go to the mall. Shame Parks Canada ! The Park has no maintenance at all. Canada is becoming a third world country. The area is very nice for a walk.

Chen Subramanian

Good historic location with good natural scenery

Steven Estrada

Love the Locks. First time ever. A must to see.

Lou Choi

Nice park.

JoAnn Ferguson

Very nice cruise. Captain and crew were great and very informative about the Locks as well as surrounding structures.

Cheryl Latour

A nice stroll by the water and the gazebos provide a great place to pause and cool off in the shade.

Don Hall

Great place. Washrooms are often locked

Ken Wilkins

We took the Soo Lock boat tour through the larger American lock up to Lake Superior and down the smaller Canadian lock to return on the Saint Marys River. We saw the power canal that by-passed the locks through the powerplant that generates electricity for the Sault Saint Marie Michigan city. We drove across the bridge to Sault Saint Marie Canada and had lunch. We then returned to Michigan and headed west to continue our trip.

David Hughes

Awesome place to spend a day!

Kathleen Wilson

Such a great day for the family. The kid's were so fascinated. I felt like a kid again.

Donald Bethuy

Well worth taking this trip. My family and I had a great time and learned some things along the way.

Dave

Informative, and you can watch the locks actually being used.

Sarah Hogue

Loved it, a wonderful park and view of the locks

Margaret Martin

Great trip, loved the trip thru the Soo locks

George Gomes

Watching how the lock works was very interesting. Trail to the other side of the park to see the fast flowing Sault Ste Marie river on a sunny day was spectacular. A must see!

Linda Cook

Beautiful waterfowl and water way. A must see to appreciate for all ages.

Karla Cannon

Is worth it to come here and see the huge barges!! They are MUCH bigger than on the Missouri or Illinois Rivers.

Cheryl Fitz

It was so interesting, especially going through the locks. Loved it!!!

ronald grundy

Great place

Cathy Caudle

Walkable and bike disable nature trails...lots off beaver dams great respite from the city right downtown and can views boats going thru the locks

Michael Riley

A great place for history and nature. We visited during much construction, so many buildings were closed. The visitor's center was in a small trailer. The staff was warm and generous with their time. This was once the largest of the Soo locks, but has been replaced by the locks on the American side. A smaller "recreational" lock has been built inside the older 1895 lock, so you still get the see boats pass through (this is part of the Soo Locks Boat Tour), but to see the big ships, you need to go to the American side. However, unlike the American locks, you get to walk all around this lock and over the gates to the other side. There is little security, nor any reason for it. There are trails that lead over to the rapids on the river and board walks that allow you to get right up close. This is a popular running and walking spot for the locals.

William Carriere

Pretty simple to find. Very helpful and friendly staff. Engaging Explorer activity book kept the kids active over 2 hours. Lots of history. Currently in the midst of renovations but still oodles of charm.

Eva Badgero

Good place to walk the dog

John Peters

I love walking here. It's a great place to bring the family or a date. I would recommend it for any occasion. Not the most inviting place after dark.

Deborah Bennett

A small unique town of incredible interest. A must visit!

Darlene Spencley

We watched some boats go through the locks and the guy working there was very informative

Rob B

Great spot for a quiet walk. Cross over one of the canal gates and explore Whitefish Island via the trails.

Brent Sandberg

Very nice, clean park for a hike and views.

Waruna C

A National historic site, a very exciting place for kids to see how a lock system works. You can walk across a lock to the other side and explore hiking trails that cover natural water ways. Some areas were partly covered by water even on a dry day. We managed to keep our feet dry by skipping over few rocks. Depending on water levels, the entire loop may not be possible. The shorter route making a left after entering the trails will get you to the closest observation deck, and the path was pretty dry.

Rose Holibaugh

Fun and informative. Glad we went.

Christine Phillips

Beautiful place for a picnic. Also got there in time to see the locks moving boats which was pretty neat.

Tracy R

Loved my visit to SSM! Loved watching the boats and relaxing in the park!

Judy Marshall

Great place to hike all year and not far to get to

Solineh Hovis

The natural beauty of the trails are amazing.

David Morton

The SOO lock tour is absolutely wonderful to go on. Amazing to go through the locks and learn about all the history. Great tour and definitely worth the money

Patrick Bunkert

Going through the American and Canadian locks were awesome. Feeling the boat go up and down 21ft was amazing!

Kathy Konop

Did not know what to expect but got what I needed with helpful people.

Salma Bakr

A nice place to explore and check out the Soo locks. Exciting for kids. Our kid received the Xplorers booklet from the Parks Canada staff; it’s filled with fun activities for kids. Continue on to Whitefish Island to enjoy some peaceful walks in nature.

Tuwana Lyons

Had a great time. This is a good place to visit if you want to hold on to what is left of our past. The only way to keep our future !

Rochelle Gilmer

What an wonderful place to tour and enjoy new sights

Stevie Cote

Took the Soo Locks Boat Tour. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Dwynell Boyer

Very interesting. We enjoyed it alot.

Juile Fuller

My family and friends enjoyed the historical information given as well as the relevant use information as we were on the boat. During the cruise we saw first hand how the locks operate as the water raised then released our boat out the other side. After a short cruise we returned to the locks and were lowered. Beautiful scenery on the Canadian side as well as the USA side.

Sammy Spliff

Of course I'll say I love this place!! My city is beautiful!!

A Petri

What a sight to see the Salmon Run! Worth the price of admission...can not wait til this Pandemic is behind us...

Christine Stephenson

Lots to see and learn. Rangers very helpful!

Debbie Renaud

It's a nice hike through Whitefish Island, but disappointing that the public restrooms aren't available ????

solomon ndambi

Great visit. The guide/ lock worker was great

Justin Zhang

A must see in SSM, beautiful trail.

Donald Cushman

The Construction, Functioning and History of the Locks is Truly Awesome.

Staci Royer-Thompson

Very nice people. Knowledgeable. Clean facilities. Loved the boat ride through the Locks.

Diane Rauton

Great tour . very informative Worth the time

Goldie Bain

Great place to visit. Got some greats photos while I was there

Richard Dominowski

Watching big freighter going through the lock was amazing. Great view from 3 story observation platform.

Vince Ferrone

Agreat place to walk sceneries spectacular

idod Robison

It is always beautiful to walk through the park

Elias Chaker

Great for a walk. Nice trails on the reserve. Learn how alock works. Very interesting. Spent 2 hours walking around. No entrance fee, no parking fee.

Shereen Callen

Loved going on the tour!!!

Paula Thomason

A fun boat ride through the locks, with great detail told of historical sights. Fun for all ages!.

Jeremiah edward Frech

Great Place to intro small children to hiking, relatively short circle routes. Beautiful look outs on the far side of the island.

fairuz haque

Nice for a walk or a little hike. There are sitting areas/look out areas at each corner of the island. Very peaceful.

Rick Acosta

Great place to walk our dog and see waterfowl up close.

Jason Ripple

Take a ferry ride through the looks...the views and history are really interesting!

Trevor Seabrook

Very nice place to walk going to the locks

Madison Johnson

I didnt really visit this place besides riding through the boat lock on a boat tour, but I loved the lock! It was great to see a small lock in action after riding through the huge Soo Lock.

Graham Carroll

Amazing history in this Park like setting. Highly recommended

Todd Lewis

Good museum and great covered viewing platform to watch the freighters lock through. Staff went out of their way to help us with information and post when the ships are scheduled. Never knew this place was so critical to US economy!

Rob Voyce

Excellent trails to walk

Tazzy

Great walking outdoors spot. Variety of birds and beautiful scenery.. A great way to get lost in nature while still in the city.

Patrick King

I never fail to enjoy coming here, watching Freighters go through and doing the boat tour. It's been very interesting seeing how the facility has changed over the decades I've been going on the tour from when I was very young.

Muqadas Mubeen

I loved it and its the best place to go with family and friends....

Tec Savvy

Amazing

P.trainman1957 Smith

What a great place. We saw four ships go by here

Alif Dharssi

Awesome place to visit in Sault Ste Marie!!

Dylan Forester-Timmons

I mean...the Canada side is epicly cool. The U.S. side's most appealing attraction is a park with more security than fort knox. There's a 7 foot fence the whole way round it with a secondary fence, cameras the whole way. At the one entrance to the park theres cameras and signs stating That you can be subject to search by entering, leaving or at any time in the park.... Like what....we that worried that our allied Canadians are gonna swim across a busy canal at the lock where huge ships are crossing and theres enough security to combat a small insurgency? Lets get real folks....

Sam deZ

Nice place to visit and see the canal and the locks. Lots of parking.

Lynn Rogers

very nice beautiful Scenic area to go for walks especially if you have a dog there's plenty of open room for them fishing and watching the boats come through the locks

Sheila Perelte

very nice canal..amazing to watch boat go thru..there are benches to sit on

Robert Jacobs

Interesting history of the Caadian side of the Soo. Under construction right now so there is some inconvenience. Worth a stop

Joey Richard

Beautiful historical place to visit. Lots to learn and see in the area.

Lewis Unlop

Beautiful sights and alot of great historical information about the locks and the city!

Becky McLeish

Very scenic and peaceful place to walk and see nature close to the city

Nolan Richhart

Beautiful site! If Canada ever lets Americans back in, I strongly recommend checking it out.

Barb Koning

Awesome! Actually got to see a boat going through!

David Carr

This is a nice place to view ore boats going through the Soo locks. There is a Visitor Center, which provides information and history. There are also Restrooms there.

David Zub

It's always a nice walk and our grandchildren enjoyed the rapids and displays.

Ashley Thompson

We toured the Soo Locks, and it was amazing. The tour guides were very informative, and going through the locks was very fun. My 6 year old and 3 year old even had fun, despite being on the boat for 2 hours.

Sindy Sitter

Very interesting on tge history how they built it. Would come back again.

tracy wiebe

There are many different pictures all around the grounds that are very interesting . They explain how the bridge works ..when it was all built and how the large boats make it through . The scenery is amazing . Trails to walk through and lots of seats throughout the park to just sit and relax and take in the beauty of it all . Definitely a place for tourists young and old to visit and learn the history of the canal

Robert Robbins

Its definitely an opportunity not to miss

Jessy MD

The locks and canal were very interesting but we were especially impressed with the Department of Fisheries staff who took the time to explain why they were trapping sea lampreys. Interstate and educational!

Mytch Reshard

Interesting to check out, if you're in the hood stop and see

Pamela Hall

Beautiful heritage place. Very picturesque. Informative and friendly staff.

John Cobo

Nice place to see and to learn more about our history

Alex Savransky

Amazing historical site to visit