There is a lot of fun to be had in Sault Ste. Marie’s winter months! Take four months of great snow, mix well with a wide range of activities, and the result is a winter getaway that is hard to beat! Accommodations and restaurants are plentiful, rates are economical, and you’ll find plenty of outlets for rentals, accessories, services, clothing, and all of the necessary items that guarantee a great vacation. Take a look at the activities below to plan your winter getaway, and be sure to check our calendar of events for the latest on other great wintertime events!

Preparing for Outdoor Winter Weather: The young, and the young at heart should be prepared for our winter weather. It can be dangerous if you’re not prepared for the sudden weather changes we experience here in Sault Ste. Marie.

Preparing for Safe Winter Travel: The Michigan State Police report road condition to assist in preparing for inclement weather.

This year, more than ever, silent sports are all the rage. Here are a few of our favorite nearby spots. Plus, check out our blog going into a bit more detail on area favorites.

Algonquin Ski Trail
W. 16th Avenue
9 miles of groomed trails
Lit at Night time

Chi Mukwa (Big Bear)
(906) 635-7465

• 1.4 Mile Trail Through a Wooded Area
• Snow Shoe Rentals are Available
• Not lit for night use

Sault Seal Recreation Area – Heated Chalet and Concessions On-Site!
Chalet: (906) 635-6961
Parks Office: (906) 632-5768

• Located at 2601 Minneapolis St. (east of M-129)
• Season Varies Due to Snowfall
• Call 2 Weeks Prior to Book Hill for Groups
• Schedule:
  • Tuesday-Friday: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 pm-8:00 pm

• Various Other Activities Permitted: Tubing, Sledding, Skiing, Snowboarding
• The Cross-Country Ski Trail Is Not Lit for Night Use

Warm winters have curtailed many cold-weather pursuits in southern Michigan communities in recent years but in Sault Ste. Marie, we don’t have that problem. While the occasional warmer-than-normal winter causes ice to form a little later on area waterways, or sometimes delays snow cover, you can always count on being able to enjoy a weekend of ice fishing here where we know how to make the most of the winter months.

The fields, forest, and water around Sault Ste. Marie attracts a wide variety of winter species that can’t be found any further south. This makes Sault Ste. Marie is not only the premier winter birding destination in all of Michigan but the best American winter birding place east of the Mississippi. Read on to learn about the best ways to go winter birding in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan.