Courthouse

The Chippewa County Courthouse which was first constructed in 1877 is the oldest continuous operating courthouse in the State of Michigan.

Lake Superior Shore

With hundreds of miles of beautiful Lake Superior Shoreline, the Eastern Upper Peninsula is a perfect location to explore the wind, water, shore and sand.

Site of the Soo Locks

The city is the site of the Soo Locks, which lets ships travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.

American Century

Thomas Krause was out early one morning and captured this great shot of the American Century as she makes her way down the St. Mary's River.

Founded as a mission

in 1668 by Father Jacques Marquette, Sault Ste. Marie is one of the oldest city in the Midwest.

Shipping traffic in the Great Lakes system...

bypasses Saint Marys Rapids via the American Soo Locks, the world's busiest canal in terms of tonnage passing through it, while smaller recreational and tour boats use the Canadian Sault Ste. Marie Canal

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Sault Ste. Marie

Some people talk about quality of life. In Sault Ste. Marie, we live it! A vibrant, picturesque community of 15,000 people, Sault Ste. Marie (the Soo) is situated on the southern most shore of the historic St. Mary’s River at the eastern end of Michigan’s spectacular Upper Peninsula. Known as “Bahweting” or “The Gathering Place”, the Sault is home to the world famous Soo Locks, connecting Lakes Superior and Huron.

Established in 1668, the Sault is the birthplace of Michigan and one of the earliest settlements in the Midwest with a storied past populated by the earliest French missionaries to the continent and an even deeper Native American History. Against this historical backdrop, Sault Ste. Marie is a modern community, home to the highly respected Lake Superior State University on a lovely historic campus, a dynamic and fast-growing regional medical center in the heart of the city’s attractive downtown, and modern and growing shopping facilities.

As a long-time tourist mecca, the community is full of generous people who are very welcoming of newcomers. This spirit extends to the growing economic base of the city and county, where several modern industrial parks, three airports, low energy costs (driven by hydroelectric power) complement the friendly business environment. This industrious work ethic of our people and strong community collaboration has helped to encourage our growth.

With the region’s abundant natural beauty, nearby Great Lakes, extensive national and state forest, limitless fishing opportunities, Sault Ste. Marie is indeed a great place to live. With our safe neighborhoods, lack of traffic congestion, affordable housing, extensive cultural activities, low cost of living, and outstanding public and private educational facilities, this is a great place to raise a family.

Come and experience Chippewa County and Sault Ste. Marie. Stay for a day…or forever!