Downtown is for the birds!

Grab your binoculars and become a downtown bird watcher! The wetlands and wooded trails on South St. Marys Island in Sault Ste. Marie are a favourite spot for migrating songbirds, waterfowl and wildlife.

No need to head for the hills to find great birdwatching sites. The trails on South St. Marys Island in downtown Sault Ste. Marie offer some of the best birdwatching opportunities in the area. Planning a spring visit? You’ll be able to check more than a few off your life list since the Canal is a green oasis as attractive to migrating songbirds as it is to visiting tourists! Bring your binoculars and your camera and be ready to spot a wide range of species attracted by the variety of ecosystems found on South St. Marys Island.