Cheap Flights to Sault Ste Marie (YAM)

Sault Ste. Marie is located on the St. Mary’s River in Northern Ontario. It is close to the American border and is connected to its counterpart, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan by an International Bridge. North American settlement in the region can be traced back to 5 centuries. Top attractions here include the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center, Whitefish Island, Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site, Ermatinger-Clergue National Historic Site, Art Gallery of Algoma, Casino Sault Ste. Marie, and more.

Things to do in Sault Ste. Marie

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Center

Canadian Bush plane Heritage Center pays tribute to the forest protection efforts and the history of bush flying in the country. Founded in 1987, the center is situated on the north bank of the St. Mary’s River. The site occupies a former air base established in 1924 by Ontario Provincial Air Service. The collection includes many bush planes, float planes, water bombers, and forest firefighting equipment.

Sault Ste. Marie Canal

Sault Ste. Marie Canal is a popular tourist attraction in the city. It is a part of the national park system and is a National Historic Site managed by Parks Canada. Formerly, it was an important part of the shipping route from the Atlantic to Lake Superior. During summer, tours are available for visitors to explore the heritage buildings like the powerhouse, superintendent’s residence, blacksmith’s shop, and more. Visitors can also indulge in boating through the historic canal on a sunny day and enjoy the weather.

Art Gallery of Algoma

The Art Gallery of Algoma is an art museum located right on the St. Mary’s River. The impressive collection here includes more than 5,000 artworks. Many forms of art are featured here, namely - photographs, paintings, drawings, sculptures, decorative arts, and installations. It has an open-air exhibition space where sculptures are displayed. Guided tours and painting lessons are also offered here.

Best Time to Fly to Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie has decent weather all year round. The best time to take flights to Sault Ste. Marie is between November and March to see the landscape in its most picturesque phase. During summer, June to August, visitors can indulge in plenty of outdoor activities.

Airports in Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie flights are operated by Sault Ste. Marie International Airport. The airport is located 9.2 miles southwest of the city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the beginning of the St. Mary's River and the eastern end of Lake Superior. Air Canada Express, Bearskin Airlines, Sunwing Airlines and Porter Airlines offer flights to a limited number of destinations such as Toronto, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Montego Bay.