Sault Ste Marie International Bridge
Sault Ste Marie International Bridge
Sault Ste Marie International Bridge
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Tansy2015
Michigan423 contributions
Aug 2020
The bridge is very pretty lit up at night, red-white-and blue lights. It is a bit scary when the sirens went off as a boat was heading under a bridge there. Thought there was a tornado or something happening. The place was eerily deserted as there is very limited vehicles allowed to go to Canada.
Written 12 August 2020
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suespagnuolo
Lansing, MI2 503 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Had a great time visiting Sault Sainte Marie. The bridge is beautiful. The city is quint and everyone is so friendly. Be sure to visit Fudge Du Locke the customer service is extraordinary. The locks are a must see too.
Written 7 October 2023
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Kelly Cathcart
Valparaiso, IN1 187 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This bridge takes you to and from Canada in Sault Ste Marie Michigan and Ontario. Our crossing went without a hitch. There is a charge but it was low. You do need a passport to cross the bridge. There is a duty free store as well. The border crossing agents were very nice and helpful.
Written 28 August 2024
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tedwards
USA255 contributions
Jul 2020
An impressive bridge for sure, and you get the best views on the US side from the Soo Locks Boat Tour. On the Canadian side, the best view is from the area near the Delta Hotel.
Make sure to see the bridge illuminated at night, too. The big arch on the U.S. side is lit up in red, white, and blue, and the big arch on the Canadian side is lit up in red and white, like each nation's flag. Very cool.
Make sure to see the bridge illuminated at night, too. The big arch on the U.S. side is lit up in red, white, and blue, and the big arch on the Canadian side is lit up in red and white, like each nation's flag. Very cool.
Written 27 September 2020
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Jabubet
Coos Bay, OR122 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
It's fun crossing the St. Mary's bridge, I think. When approaching the Canadian side, you can really get a birds eye view of the St. Mary's falls, and the trails that run through the Whitefish island Indian reserve park and the Saulte Saint Marie Canal national historic site. The Canadian side port of entry had some construction going on the last time we went through, but there were no back ups. All of the border agents on both the Canadian side and the US sides are very professional and polite.
Written 12 September 2017
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Donna R
Elliot Lake, Canada645 contributions
Aug 2019
I always enjoy the trip across the bridge, looking out over the locks and watching the ship loll down the river
Written 12 July 2020
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Photoberd
10 contributions
Oct 2019
We usually head over to Canada for the day, and the bridge is a quick way to get there. There is a currency exchange after customs, and a visitor's center just across the street. The staff there is very helpful.
Written 22 October 2019
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John H
Mishawaka24 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We crossed over the bridge on a short day trip up the East side of Lake Superior. From the bridge you get a Birdseye view of the Soo Locks and the rapids that made them necessary. Warning: You will need a passport or enhanced driver's license to get back into the US.
Written 30 June 2019
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momE1
Front Royal, VA347 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
The international bridge joins Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan with Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It is easily accessible from the US side from I-75. Be sure to have a valid passport or Nexus card to go across the bridge as you have to clear customs regardless of which way you are traveling. Interesting vistas of the world-famous Soo Locks, and if there are freighters in the locks or in the Upper St. Marys River, you're in for a real treat.
Written 18 September 2018
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barbgoodkin
Ann Arbor, MI532 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We were pleased that our crossing was headache free. Using our passport cards made it possible for us to zip through on our way to Canada for the day.
Written 31 July 2018
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for the area, is this the only way to cross into canda? how much is it per car?
Written 25 March 2020
Do you have any advice about towing a travel trailer across the bridge and into city traffic on the Canadian side?
Written 29 September 2018
Although I walked the bridge It is used for heavy trucks and buses I see no reason why a trailer (camping size) could not be towed including in SSM ON.
Written 1 October 2018
I couldn't take a picture while driving across and it was dark when we returned the following day. However, there are pictures and live webcams online although Tripadvisor does not allow posting links to websites so you will have to do your own search. Also, someone may post a picture soon. All other Michigan/Canada border crossings were listed, but for some reason this one (10th busiest) didn't even have a review until now.
Written 10 September 2017
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