SOO LOCKS BOAT TOURS
Experience the Soo Locks
Since 1934 the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours has taken passengers
through the engineering marvel of the Soo Locks. Our 2-hour narrated
tour takes you through both the U.S. Locks and the smaller Canadian
Lock. Cruise right along side the Great Lakes freighters from the U.S.
and Canada, as well as ships from around the world that transit through
the Soo Locks carrying an array of cargos. Learn the rich history on
both sides of the St. Mary’s River, how the locks works, and see
Canada’s second largest steel plant in action. We invite you to “Come
and Ride Through the Soo Locks with Us!” We are the ORIGINAL SOO LOCKS
BOAT TOURS. Our large dock facility is located at 1157 East Portage Ave.
in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Big Bear Adventures
For more than 30 years, we have been providing memorable outdoor experiences for guests of all ages and skill levels. Paddle the crystal-clear Sturgeon River (the fastest in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula!) on our exciting Canoe, Kayak, Raft and Tube trips. Test your ability while having fun on our 18-Hole Adventure Golf Course, or our Ropes Challenge Course and Bumper Boats! Experience winter’s splendor on our unique Guided Winter Raft trips, X-C Ski or Snowshoe rentals. We can accommodate groups of all sizes and Group Packages are available.
Located directly across from Burt Lake State Park, we have on-site a complete convenience store with beverages, snacks, ice cream, and candy, as well as a SUBWAY sandwich shop. Our log cabin general store also has river and beach necessities, picnic and camping supplies, T-shirts, jewelry, gifts and souvenirs. Enjoy our picnic area and don’t miss our mounted, 8 foot tall World Record Alaskan Brown Bear! And don’t forget- those who stay at the Northwoods Lodge receive 10% all River Trips & Subway!
Blue World Marine Adventures
We specialize in underwater Shipwreck Viewing Tours. From day & night tours on The Great Lakes first semi-submersible tour vessel to guided snorkeling trips and a unique shallow water dive experience. Blue World offers the best view of Historic Shipwrecks in the clear waters of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. For adventures of all ages!
Colonial Michilimackinac
This is Mackinac.
Treasures from the past come to life at this 18th-century fort and fur trading village. As you walk through the site, you are stepping back in time to 1775, when the American Revolution began. Reconstructed based on historic maps and more than 50 years of archaeological excavations that continue today, Colonial Michilimackinac offers a one-of-a-kind experience from cannon and musket firings to hearth cooking and crafts.
Located on the shore of the Straits of Mackinac, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge, the straits, and the Upper Peninsula.
Open early May into early October every season.
Fort Mackinac
This is Mackinac.
The cannon blasts, the rifles fire, the soldiers march and history comes alive. The oldest building in Michigan and 13 other historical structures boast exhibits explaining everything from military training and battles to medical treatments to family life within the fort.
More than just a military outpost, Fort Mackinac served as a home for soldiers and their families and eventually the headquarters for Mackinac National Park, where tourists to the island visited the great fortress on the bluff, much like they do today.
Open early May through October every season.
Garlyn Zoological Park
Fun for the Whole Family! In Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula. Only 40 minutes west of the Mackinac Bridge on US-2. See Live black bear, tiger, alligator, cougar, bobcat, wolves, wallaby, camel, reindeer, ring-tail lemur, sika deer, river otter & more. Feed the deer, goats, and llama. Enjoy a walk on cedar mulched trails under mature pine trees in a Natural park-like setting. Visit the zoo Gift Shop filled with wildlife related items for all ages. Open 7 days a week from April 1st until September 30th from 10am until 6pm. October 7 days 10am until 5pm.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Exhibits tell the stories of wrecked ships & lives lost on the Great Lakes. Highlights include Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial featuring the ship’s bell, 1861 Lightkeepers Quarters, Theater, Museum Store & sweeping views of the Shipwreck Coast.
Historic Mill Creek
This is Mackinac.
Visitors can witness the power of the creek harnessed to cut timber into lumber at one of the oldest industrial sites on the Upper Great Lakes and soar like an eagle on the zip line during the Adventure Tour.
Open early May through early October every season.
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
USCG ICEBREAKER MACKINAW WAGB-83 “An American Hero Story”. “The Queen of the Great Lakes” was built as part of the war effort during World War II to meet the heavy demands of war materials and transportation during the winter months. Decommissioned in 2006, she now resides at her namesake home of Mackinaw City, Michigan, and is open for public tours and group events. Visit the Mess Deck, Engine Room, offices and more and hear the story of the Mackinaw’s 62-year career breaking ice on the Great Lakes and serving as a goodwill ambassador throughout the region.
Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows
Jack Pine Lumberjack Show is a journey back into the last 1800’s when logging was king in the Northwood Michigan. Watch as two rival camps compete for the title of “Bull of the Woods” in chopping, logrolling and more. Shows 7 days a week at 7:30pm. Covered grandstands; shows perform rain or shine. Great fun for all ages.