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Rail Excursions

One of the most popular train tours in Northern America is the famous Agawa Canyon Tour Train that departs from Algoma’s largest municipality, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Beginning at the end of June and running seven days per week to mid-October, you can embark on a one day wilderness train excursion that transports riders 114 miles through the Algoma wilderness over a towering trestle, alongside northern lakes and rivers, through granite rock formations to beautiful Agawa Canyon.

When winter moves into Algoma, you can travel through our winter wonderland on a breathtaking train tour. Imagine this unique ride where you will experience our wilderness clad in beautiful white snow and seemingly alive with rock formations bathed in sparkling ice.

You can book your tickets for any of these rail experiences by visiting Algoma Central Railway, or if you are looking for a package that includes accommodations in Sault Ste Marie, it’s as simple as visiting Canyon Holiday Tour Packages.

Agawa Canyon Tour Train
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
The Algoma Country’s rugged wilderness is at your fingertips as you tour on the rails to beautiful Agawa Canyon! Travel through the area where only the rails and wildlife have access. The beauty of the forest and the Canadian Shield can be seen along every one of the 114 miles of your journey. The Agawa Canyon Tour Train has been completely upgraded with new seats, bigger windows, and each rail car is equipped with a flat screen monitor with a live camera feed of the engineer’s view of the tracks. GPS triggered commentary tells you points of interest and tells stories of the area. Ear phones and commentary are available in 5 languages (English, French, German, Japanese and Mandarin). It is a ride you won’t soon forget!

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City Centre Travelodge
Algoma Country
Tour of the Line
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Algoma is also home to a further rail excursion. Known as the "Tour of the Line", this rail excursion begins in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and you will Travel to the end of the Steel -- a 295 mile to end of line, which is located in the town of Hearst, Ontario. After a full day on the train, you will arrive in this picturesque French Canadian community, where you are invited to spend a day or two discovering one of Algoma’s friendliest towns and their wonderful offerings!

Snow Train Winter Tour
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
If you love snow but don’t want to be cold, have we got the tour for you! After you board the Snow Train in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, you can sit back, relax and enjoy yourself as you experience a true Canadian winter wonderland from your seat in the cozy rail coach. Experience the magic of Agawa Canyon transformed by the cold breath of “Old Man Winter”. This truly unique one day rail tour will leave you in awe of the power and majesty of a true Canadian winter.

Accommodations with Tour Train Packages

Algoma's Water Tower Inn & Suites
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
A full service, independent Inn with 176 signature rooms and suites. Located under the landmark Water Tower in Uptown Sault Ste. Marie we are minutes from the International Bridge, the awe of the Algoma outdoors and right next door to key shopping opportunities. Club Cabana Aqua Spa features 4 naturally salt-filtrated pools including indoor and outdoor whirlpools, and a steamy sauna. Modern and spacious, Tempospa Health and Fitness is the ideal exercise room. Admission to the spa and fitness centre are complimentary when you stay. It's Food First in Casey's Grill Bar. Dine and discover a broad menu of favourites and internationally inspired flavours while enjoying a perfect balance of comfort, style and energy. The Water Tower Pub features 16 beers on tap, a full late-night menu, and regular live entertainment. Most credit cards accepted, CAA, AAA discounts.
Bel-Air Motel & Video
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
14 times City Beautification award winner. CAA/AAA approved. 30 Large spacious air conditioned rooms with free High speed internet, free computer access for guest in office, in room videos, coffeemakers and coin laundry. Smoking and Non-smoking rooms available. Nearer to Algoma Railway Station and close to all attractions and restaurants. Early check in, late check out. Pets allowed in some rooms.
Catalina Motel
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Quality, Value & Friendly Service. AAA/CAA recommended. DVD players Free Hi-Speed with laptops available, A/C, microwaves, coffee, mini fridge, phones and high quality beds. Restaurants in walking distance. Year round train packages. Senior discounts.
City Centre Travelodge Inn & Suites
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
The newly renovated Travelodge Inn & Suites is conveniently located in the heart of beautiful Sault Ste. Marie. We are the most eco-friendly rated Hotel in the are as well as BIKE/ AUTOMOBILE FRIENDLY with completely covered indoor parking with wash stations for your convenience. A complimentary full Hot Breakfast is included with your reservation. We are located directly across from the Station Mall, Waterfront,1 block from the Essar Centre and 2 blocks from the Agawa Canyon Tour train depot and Casino. We are surrounded by most major attractions and numerous quality restaurants.
Comfort Inn
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Located in Uptown Sault amongst an abundance of great restaurants and shopping centres, and close to our area attractions. Offering free wireless internet and our complimentary Sunshine breakfast. All rooms are equipped with fridges, voice mail, flat screen televisions, coffee makers, and pay per view movies.
Comfort Suites & Conference Centre
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
The only ALL SUITE full service Hotel with the largest Conference Centre in Northern Ontario, located on Hwy 17 North, in beautiful uptown Sault Ste Marie. Our amenities include an indoor pool, state of the art Fitness Centre, with Quattro Chophouse a full service Restaurant that is open for lunch and dinner. (Full hot breakfast is complimentary for guests staying in the hotel to be taken in our restaurant between 6:30 am and 9:30 am daily), Spa, 10 pin bowling alley. Comfort Suites and Conference Centre is located in close proximity to several area attractions including The Agawa Canyon Tour Train, OLG Casino Sault Ste. Marie, Searchmont Ski Resort, Laird International Raceway, and more.
Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel & Conference Centre
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Enjoy our hotel’s waterfront view of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario We invite you to take a moment and drink in our view of the St. Mary's River. However, the scenery is not the only attraction here. Travelers for leisure, business and everything between will find our hotel’s premier downtown location in Sault Ste. Marie convenient and relaxing. Popular attractions such as the Agawa Canyon tour train, the Station Mall shopping centre , Casino Sault Ste. Marie, Essar Centre and Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre are all within walking distance of the hotel. 2 minutes from the International Bridge to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan! Delta Sault Ste. Marie offers 195 modern guest rooms with complimentary wireless internet access, Bridgewater Health Club offering a large indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. Featuring View Restaurant + Bar waterfront dining; our culinary team is passionate about food and our service team is passionate about you! Enjoy the food, enjoy the wine, enjoy the view! The draft is always cold and the sunshine is always a treat… Fluid – Boardwalk Patio + Grill is located adjacent to View Restaurant + Bar, just a step off of Sault Ste. Marie’s popular boardwalk. Open seasonally, it’s perfect for lunch on a warm summer’s day or dinner overlooking the Roberta Bondar Pavillion and the glistening St. Mary’s River.
Glenview Cottages & RV Park
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Clean, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom cottages in a beautiful natural setting, 15 minute drive north of downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Offering nightly and weekly rates, open year-round. Cottages feature full kitchens, coffee makers, cable TV, phones, A/C, 4 piece bath, park at your door, wireless internet access. Property features outdoor pool, indoor sauna, hot tub (winter only), and hiking trails. Two different Cottage Suites featuring King size bed and fireplace. Campground open May 15 to Oct 15: Large sites, pull-thrus, Camping Cabins, reasonable rates.
Holiday Inn Express
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Perfectly located in the heart of Downtown Sault Ste. Marie featuring an indoor pool, sauna and exercise room. All rooms come equipped with in-room coffee makers, clock radios. Next to the Essar Centre, across the street from the Sault’s largest shopping mall and one block from the ACR Tour Train. Some rooms with Kitchenettes and most rooms offer a balcony view. Restaurant & Pub on site. High speed internet and computer work station in front lobby.
Holiday Motel
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Open year round. Offering family and non-smoking units. Full services TVs, direct dial phones, fridge in rooms, air conditioning, and group rates. 29 clean, comfortable, modern rooms. Free wireless internet. Located across from snowmobile trails. Just minutes away from everything!
Mountain View Lodge
Searchmont, ON
Located in the mountains on Highway 556, along the beautiful Goulais River just 25 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Open year round. Meals & accommodations. Fishing, Hunting, Canoeing, Kayaking, ATVing, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling; guided or unguided. 5 minutes from SEARCHMONT resort. Garden River nearby. Packages available.
Sault Ste Marie KOA
Sault Ste Marie, ON
Multi-award winning campground, with beautiful landscaping in a majestic forest setting, just 1/4 mile from the Trans-Canada Highway. This KOA has spacious big-rig sites with pull thrus and back-ins, tenting areas and rustic Camping Cabins. Amenities include mini-golf, fun-bikes, pool, nature trails, children's playground, Kamp K9, dog grooming salon, agility field, outdoor pavilion with big-screen TV, laundry room, kamping kitchen, fully stocked gift/convenience store, high-pressure RV wash station, and free Wi-Fi. We can even weigh your rig! Cable TV available on full hook-up sites.

Quality Inn & Suites Bayfront
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
A Gold Award Winning full service Hotel with 108 rooms including 18 suites. Enjoy our indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, and fitness centre. Relax in our lounge with your favourite beverage and then dine in our restaurant. High speed internet access throughout the Hotel. We are located directly across from the Station Mall and the Agawa Canyon Tour Train and we are the closest hotel to the Casino.
Skyline Motel
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Located in a park-like setting. 20 clean, comfortable rooms. Offering 27, full cable, colour TV, micro, fridge, hair dryer, iron and board, in-room coffee, AM/FM clock radio, Air conditioning, electric heat, free wireless high speed Internet. Close to Agawa Canyon Tour Train, Crimson Ridge Golf Course, and Searchmont Ski Hill. Walking distance to restaurants, malls, Pee Wee Arena and Sault College. Canada Select 2 1/2 Stars and AAA approved.
 

Outfitters, Resorts and Services

Visit our members’ directory for more information on rail excursions, outfitters and resorts in Northern Ontario, Canada, or call the Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association at 1-800-263-2546.

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