Whether it’s your first time in Sault Ste. Marie or if you’re a regular visitor, taking a tour helps you learn more about the town and its surroundings. There’s tons to learn, and the place keeps changing (it’s getting better every year!). If you’re into food, history, Indigenous culture, or art, there’s a tour company […]

A week isn’t long enough in Algoma Country. There’s simply too much to do. I mean, I didn’t even get to go mountain biking with Jan Roubal (I did run into him in the parking lot at the mountain bike trails though, he was grinning happily despite the blood dripping from his elbows). I didn’t […]

If you’re a pizza lover and visiting the region, we have a list that will satisfy even the choosiest pizza connoisseurs. Add these locally owned and operated hot spots to your travel itinerary. WOOD FIRED PIZZA Is wood-fired pizza better? You can decide with a visit to one of these pizzerias that offer this edible […]

There are just so many places to grab your lunch in Algoma! I have chosen a few to highlight in this blog. I love to promote locally owned and operated eateries. These offer various cuisines for anyone looking to try something new. Their small businesses are the fabric of the region’s communities. Check them out! […]

Enjoy the taste of coffee culture in Algoma at local cafes and coffee shops in the region’s cities and towns. From a simple, freshly brewed coffee from locally roasted beans, or a specialty drink crafted by a talented barista. A place to get your morning jolt to start the day, or the afternoon pick-me-up. A […]

It was a pleasure to meet Veronica and Jazz, owners of Ije’s Place – Café & Bakery, at their business in the hamlet of Desbarats, just east of Sault Ste. Marie. Named after their daughter Ije (pronounced Eeja), the general store, café, and bakery has made a big impression in the community in a very […]

Planning a Northern Ontario motorcycle tour often starts with a destination, Lake Superior, Wawa and beyond. Thanks to Ontario’s vastness, what these places have in common is distance and plenty of it. What it all boils down to is getting there requires some long days in the saddle. Take the Lake Huron North Channel and […]

The Grand Algoma Tour is as the name suggests, well, grand. It winds its way through some of Ontario’s most iconic scenery from the Lake Superior shoreline to the meandering Mississagi River valley, both of which have been sketched and painted by the legendary members of the Group of Seven. Just think, if these iconic […]

Eat local in Algoma Country at the many restaurants, diners, cafes and eateries that offer fantastic meals for every taste, every flavour, and every price point. Sample tasty local flavours on food and drink menus. The region’s food and drink establishments offer a variety of options for dine-in, curbside pickup, take-out, delivery, and in summer, […]

Back in 1989, Peter and Kris Stinnisson purchased a little piece of paradise on beautiful St. Joseph Island, Ontario. At that time, they were working and living in Wawa, Ontario and spent their summer vacations on the island. Years later, they made the move permanently to their nearly ninety acres of property on the Island […]

The Municipality of Huron Shores, Ontario is located along a scenic section of the Trans-Canada Highway #17 within the District of Algoma between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, Ontario. Two farmers’ markets operate within the municipality. One in Iron Bridge, the other in Sowerby. Both are seasonal and are housed in historical surroundings. Both are […]

Keep up to date on future dates and community stops for the annual Poutine Feast by clicking here Let’s be honest, nothing beats the Classic Canadian Poutine. Fresh Hand Cut French Fries, Gravy and Cheese Curds. It’s a match made in comfort food heaven! However, during Poutine Feast, the classic poutine is a thing of […]

Elliott’s Ice Cream & Creperie is one of the happiest places in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Owners Jamie and Tina Elliott wanted to “create a place for people to gather, spend time with their families and friends, put down their cell phones and enjoy a delicious ice cream treat.” The couple saw a void on […]

There is a small group of dedicated volunteers on beautiful St. Joseph Island, Ontario, who work behind the scenes to help make the Island and their community, a great place to live, work, play and visit. Since 1972, the St. Joseph Island Lions Club has been the service club that is behind a multitude of […]

Every destination has a distinct taste of place and history. Guided tours are a great way to learn about history, architecture and hidden gems in a short amount of time. You’ll meet new people and immerse yourself in local culture. Sault Ste. Marie’s food scene is one of those little secrets that only the locals […]

Big, beautiful Lake Superior is the backdrop for many residents and businesses of Algoma. So many have grown up around it, and played in and on it for generations. Two of those people are Frank and Gail O’Connor. Frank grew up in the hamlet of Gros Cap, just west of Sault Ste. Marie on the […]

Nothing is better than stopping at a summer market in Algoma to grab a bite to eat or pick up some produce for a delicious dinner. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and baking are in abundance from the local farmers, bakers and butchers. Talented artisans sell their wares at the markets where you can purchase a […]

“The stone house la Maison de Pierre, as they call it, a large mansion built of stone by a former agent of the Northwest Hudson Bay Company, who lived there with his family, servants, horses and hounds and gave hospitable dinners in those days when it was the fashion for the host to do so…” […]

Skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, ice fishing, time sure flies when you’re having fun. Hard to believe that we are on the last day of our five days of winter in Algoma adventure. The day five agenda is road-tripping north along the shore of Lake Superior in search of the famous ice caves. Well, that was […]

It’s dreadful to think I nearly missed the chance to explore Sault Ste Marie the other weekend. A couple of days before a friend and I were headed off for a business trip from Sudbury to Wawa we realized there was time to stop in the Sault for a day on the way back. We […]

Whether you are pan-frying, oven cooking, or steaming your fish, it’s all good but this favourite recipe is definitely deep-fried fish breaded in cornflake crumbs. Ingredients 2 – 3 lbs of boneless fish fillets 2 cups of sifted flour ½ tsp of seasoned salt ½ tsp of onion powder 1 tsp of lemon pepper with […]

While many great things (the telephone, light bulb, insulin and yes the snowmobile), have been invented in Canada, there is also a long list of lesser known inventions and mannerisms that get our neighbours to the south tilting their heads wondering why? Rather than question it, it is better to embrace these Canadian quirks for […]

Can you smell that? That is the smell of spring and do you know what comes with the spring season? I’ll give you one guess with a few helpful hints. It’s sticky, it’s sweet and just plain delicious! If you guessed maple syrup then give yourself a pat on the back or better yet reward […]

So sweet, delicious and considered northern gold is the sap run in Algoma. It is that time of year once again to enjoy maple syrup on pancakes and French toast throughout the region’s pancake houses. Maple Syrup is made from the sap of the abundant maple trees which are abundant in Algoma. For generations, the […]