Why go
- City in Ontario, Canada.
- Served by Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM).
History
Sault Ste. Marie is a city in Northern Ontario, Canada, on the north shore of the St. Mary's River directly across from its "twin city", Sault Ste. Marie, in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city's population was 72,051 at the 2021 census, making it the third most populous city in Northern Ontario.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Bearskin Lake Air Service JV (SWM) · 2 routes: Sudbury, Thunder Bay
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Detroit*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YAM has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Toronto). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Sugar Island Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.