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Road Trip Sault Ste. Marie – Agawa Canyon Tour Train, Algoma
Sault Ste. Marie
Agawa Canyon
184
km
3h
drive
All seasons
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The Itinerary
The Agawa Canyon Tour Train, departing downtown Sault Ste. Marie, is one of Canada's most legendary rail excursions: 184 km round trip through Ontario boreal forest and landscapes that inspired the Group of Seven (notably Lawren Harris and A.Y. Jackson).
The train descends into Agawa Canyon, a 175 m deep granite gorge carved by the Agawa River. 90-minute stop at the canyon floor: trails to waterfalls (Bridal Veil Falls, Black Beaver Falls), Lookout viewing platform (300 stairs). In fall, the explosion of colour (maple, birch, larch) is the signature draw — book in spring.
Sault Ste. Marie, the base town, is famous for the Soo Locks (the world's busiest by tonnage), the Bushplane Heritage Centre (forestry aviation) and its international bridge to Sault Michigan. Algoma Country is also a renowned salmon fishing and hunting destination.
The train descends into Agawa Canyon, a 175 m deep granite gorge carved by the Agawa River. 90-minute stop at the canyon floor: trails to waterfalls (Bridal Veil Falls, Black Beaver Falls), Lookout viewing platform (300 stairs). In fall, the explosion of colour (maple, birch, larch) is the signature draw — book in spring.
Sault Ste. Marie, the base town, is famous for the Soo Locks (the world's busiest by tonnage), the Bushplane Heritage Centre (forestry aviation) and its international bridge to Sault Michigan. Algoma Country is also a renowned salmon fishing and hunting destination.
Points of Interest
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Agawa Canyon Tour Train184 km round trip, 175 m canyon, legendary fall colors.
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Group of Seven LandscapesIconic landscapes painted by Harris and Jackson.
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Bushplane Heritage CentreForestry aviation museum, historic hangars.
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Soo LocksWorld's busiest locks by tonnage.
Fishing Spots Along the Route
Protected areas along the route
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Aggregate Areas
General Use Area
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Urban Areas
General Use Area
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Highway 17- Montreal River Harbour
General Use Area
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Integrated Multiple Resources Management
General Use Area
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Agawa Bay Recreational Fishing
General Use Area
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MONTREAL RIVER PROVINCIAL PARK (NATURE RESERVE CLASS)
Provincial Park
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GOULAIS RIVER BEACH RIDGES CONSERVATION RESERVE
Conservation Reserve
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Goulais
General Use Area
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NORTH MONTREAL RIVER MORAINE CONSERVATION RESERVE
Conservation Reserve
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LAKE SUPERIOR PROVINCIAL PARK (NATURAL ENVIRONMENT CLASS)
Provincial Park
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Bellevue Hanging Delta
Enhanced Management Area
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Offshore Lake Superior¿ North Channel
General Use Area
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- Departure Sault Ste. Marie
- Destination Agawa Canyon
- Distance 184 km
- Duration 3h
- Category Medium (100–250 km)
- Best season All seasons
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