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Why Do the Soo Locks Close for the Season? 🤔
1/ Every year around January 15, the Soo Locks close for the season, and it’s not just because of winter.
1/ Every year around January 15, the Soo Locks close for the season, and it’s not just because of winter.
January 13, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Why Do the Soo Locks Close for the Season? 🤔
1/ Every year around January 15, the Soo Locks close for the season, and it’s not just because of winter.
1/ Every year around January 15, the Soo Locks close for the season, and it’s not just because of winter.
We are speeding right along on the road to the 57th running of the I-500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie on Sat., Feb. 7th. Work is currently ongoing to put sides up on the Trailhead Pavilion and the tireless volunteers behind the I-500 race itself are getting the track prepared.
January 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
We are speeding right along on the road to the 57th running of the I-500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie on Sat., Feb. 7th. Work is currently ongoing to put sides up on the Trailhead Pavilion and the tireless volunteers behind the I-500 race itself are getting the track prepared.
Have you been to the bridge at the Lower Tahquamenon Falls? We think it was custom-built for winter photography.
January 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Have you been to the bridge at the Lower Tahquamenon Falls? We think it was custom-built for winter photography.
It's a chilly day here in Sault Ste. Marie. What is better than a warm cup of your favorite drink to keep you feeling warm all day? No matter what your favorite drink is, our downtown options do not disappoint!
January 11, 2026 at 9:51 PM
It's a chilly day here in Sault Ste. Marie. What is better than a warm cup of your favorite drink to keep you feeling warm all day? No matter what your favorite drink is, our downtown options do not disappoint!
Fun fact: The Paul R. Tregurtha is the biggest ship on the Great Lakes at over 1,013 feet, and a frequent Soo Locks visitor.
January 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Fun fact: The Paul R. Tregurtha is the biggest ship on the Great Lakes at over 1,013 feet, and a frequent Soo Locks visitor.
Are you feeling the need for speed? Good news, the 57th running of the I-500 Snowmobile Race is a month away! Get more information by following the link
➡️ https://saultstemarie.com/events-calendar/international-500-snowmobile-race/
Photo credit: Sully Photos
➡️ https://saultstemarie.com/events-calendar/international-500-snowmobile-race/
Photo credit: Sully Photos
January 7, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Are you feeling the need for speed? Good news, the 57th running of the I-500 Snowmobile Race is a month away! Get more information by following the link
➡️ https://saultstemarie.com/events-calendar/international-500-snowmobile-race/
Photo credit: Sully Photos
➡️ https://saultstemarie.com/events-calendar/international-500-snowmobile-race/
Photo credit: Sully Photos
1/ New year, new reasons to explore the Soo 🎉 Here are a few resolutions worth keeping in 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
1/ New year, new reasons to explore the Soo 🎉 Here are a few resolutions worth keeping in 2026.
The Soo Locks close on January 15 for winter maintenance! That means there are still 10 days left to catch your favorite freighters passing by Sault Ste. Marie. The Locks re-open at midnight on March 25 for the 2026 navigation season.
January 5, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The Soo Locks close on January 15 for winter maintenance! That means there are still 10 days left to catch your favorite freighters passing by Sault Ste. Marie. The Locks re-open at midnight on March 25 for the 2026 navigation season.
Have you been to Jose’s Mexican Restaurant in the Soo yet? You have to stop in and try some of their great menu items. We highly recommend their Burrito L.P., it's delicious!
January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Have you been to Jose’s Mexican Restaurant in the Soo yet? You have to stop in and try some of their great menu items. We highly recommend their Burrito L.P., it's delicious!
We hope everyone has enjoyed a safe start to the New Year. We'd love to hear about your goals for 2025! What are your New Year's Resolutions?
January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We hope everyone has enjoyed a safe start to the New Year. We'd love to hear about your goals for 2025! What are your New Year's Resolutions?
This ship is a true international traveler. The FWN Atlantide sails between Europe, Canada, and the Great Lakes, entering through the St. Lawrence Seaway and passing through the Soo Locks as part of its global trade route.
January 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
This ship is a true international traveler. The FWN Atlantide sails between Europe, Canada, and the Great Lakes, entering through the St. Lawrence Seaway and passing through the Soo Locks as part of its global trade route.
Happy New Year's! Here's a #TBT to Jan. 1, 1940 of the then-newly opened Pullar Stadium which was completed in Dec. 1939. Is learning to ice skate one of your New Year's resolutions?
January 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Happy New Year's! Here's a #TBT to Jan. 1, 1940 of the then-newly opened Pullar Stadium which was completed in Dec. 1939. Is learning to ice skate one of your New Year's resolutions?
Tonight's the night! We drop the weight of 2025 off our shoulders and welcome in 2026. Dress warm and be ready for a good time for all ages! The kids' anchor drop will take place at 8 p.m. and the adults' at midnight.
Can't make it? Be sure to follow our Facebook page as we stream the two drops.
Can't make it? Be sure to follow our Facebook page as we stream the two drops.
December 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Tonight's the night! We drop the weight of 2025 off our shoulders and welcome in 2026. Dress warm and be ready for a good time for all ages! The kids' anchor drop will take place at 8 p.m. and the adults' at midnight.
Can't make it? Be sure to follow our Facebook page as we stream the two drops.
Can't make it? Be sure to follow our Facebook page as we stream the two drops.
The Power Canal: One of the Soo’s Quiet Workhorses
1/ If you’ve ever noticed the long concrete canal near the Locks and wondered what it’s for — you’re looking at the Soo’s Power Canal.
1/ If you’ve ever noticed the long concrete canal near the Locks and wondered what it’s for — you’re looking at the Soo’s Power Canal.
December 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Power Canal: One of the Soo’s Quiet Workhorses
1/ If you’ve ever noticed the long concrete canal near the Locks and wondered what it’s for — you’re looking at the Soo’s Power Canal.
1/ If you’ve ever noticed the long concrete canal near the Locks and wondered what it’s for — you’re looking at the Soo’s Power Canal.
Some snowy aerial views along the St. Mary's
December 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Some snowy aerial views along the St. Mary's
Ring in 2026 downtown at the Sault Ste. Marie New Year’s Eve Party & Anchor Drop! From the NYE Passport and kids’ activities to live entertainment and the midnight anchor drop, join us in celebrating the new year!
December 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ring in 2026 downtown at the Sault Ste. Marie New Year’s Eve Party & Anchor Drop! From the NYE Passport and kids’ activities to live entertainment and the midnight anchor drop, join us in celebrating the new year!
James R. Barker, the Soo Locks, International Bridge, the Locks Project Christmas light-lined cranes, AND city hall, all in one picture! 🤩
December 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
James R. Barker, the Soo Locks, International Bridge, the Locks Project Christmas light-lined cranes, AND city hall, all in one picture! 🤩
We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!
December 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We hope you have a safe and happy holiday!
❄️ Winter in Sault Ste. Marie is pure magic! From skiing to snowmobiling, these trails transform into a winter wonderland waiting to be explored! ⛷️🏔️🚶♀️
December 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
❄️ Winter in Sault Ste. Marie is pure magic! From skiing to snowmobiling, these trails transform into a winter wonderland waiting to be explored! ⛷️🏔️🚶♀️
Christmas is three days away! What’s one tradition you never skip?
December 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Christmas is three days away! What’s one tradition you never skip?
First official day of winter in the Soo!
Here are a few looks from the snowy season so far. Have you captured any good winter scenes yet? Let’s see 'em!
Here are a few looks from the snowy season so far. Have you captured any good winter scenes yet? Let’s see 'em!
December 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
First official day of winter in the Soo!
Here are a few looks from the snowy season so far. Have you captured any good winter scenes yet? Let’s see 'em!
Here are a few looks from the snowy season so far. Have you captured any good winter scenes yet? Let’s see 'em!
Trail conditions are shaping up, and winter is fully underway. What’s your favorite route to ride once the season gets going?
December 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Trail conditions are shaping up, and winter is fully underway. What’s your favorite route to ride once the season gets going?
A Soo Locks regular 🚢
The Stewart J. Cort hauls iron ore from Marquette to Escanaba, making it a familiar sight in Sault Ste. Marie throughout the shipping season.
The Stewart J. Cort hauls iron ore from Marquette to Escanaba, making it a familiar sight in Sault Ste. Marie throughout the shipping season.
December 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A Soo Locks regular 🚢
The Stewart J. Cort hauls iron ore from Marquette to Escanaba, making it a familiar sight in Sault Ste. Marie throughout the shipping season.
The Stewart J. Cort hauls iron ore from Marquette to Escanaba, making it a familiar sight in Sault Ste. Marie throughout the shipping season.
Over 60 inches of snow in two days.
82.5 inches in 12 days.
December 1995 was one for the record books in Sault Ste. Marie.
Picture by: Marcia Morse
82.5 inches in 12 days.
December 1995 was one for the record books in Sault Ste. Marie.
Picture by: Marcia Morse
December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Over 60 inches of snow in two days.
82.5 inches in 12 days.
December 1995 was one for the record books in Sault Ste. Marie.
Picture by: Marcia Morse
82.5 inches in 12 days.
December 1995 was one for the record books in Sault Ste. Marie.
Picture by: Marcia Morse
Have you ever stopped to read the story behind the Crane of the Sault? From Bahweting’s founding to its current location downtown, we’re sharing more about it and other historic Sault sites here ➡️ https://saultstemarie.com/soo-area-and-great-waters-region/historical-downtown-buildings/
December 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Have you ever stopped to read the story behind the Crane of the Sault? From Bahweting’s founding to its current location downtown, we’re sharing more about it and other historic Sault sites here ➡️ https://saultstemarie.com/soo-area-and-great-waters-region/historical-downtown-buildings/