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Discover the “Soo” and the Great Northern
Algoma Region—You will be Stirred---and Shaken Gently
Rose J. Fingarson
Begin your journey in “naturally gifted” Sault
Ste. Marie, located on the shores of St. Mary’s River, originally
named “Bawating” meaning “shallow water rushing over
stones” in Ojibwa (the native language).
The Soo is a city rich in natural attractions and cultural heritage.
Discover local, national and international artists at the Art Gallery
of Algoma, while the Sault Ste. Marie Museum, The Ermatinger House, Clergue
Heritage Site and The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre fill you with
insight into the area's culture and history.
Agawa Canyon Rail Tour
Algoma Central Railway with its Agawa Canyon Rail Tour offer passengers
a once in a lifetime experience and one of the best ways to see the Ontario
wilderness from the comfort of a railway car. You’ll travel deep
into the mixed forests of the Canadian Shield, cross the 2000 meter trestle
bridge over the Montreal River and into the boreal forest of the Great
Clay Belt, a combination of coniferous forests and great inland lakes.
Once in the Canyon, disembark and climb high up the canyon to view Bridal
Veil Falls.
Eagles’ Earth
Hop aboard Algoma Central's “milk train” and travel to Northern
Ontario’s newest attraction – Eagles’ Earth. Set to
open in July 2006, Eagles’ Earth is located 45 minutes west of Hearst
and 20 minutes west of Constance Lake First Nation – accessible
just off Highway 11 on the shores of Shekak River. Set on 102-hectares
of First Nation's land you will uncover a truly exceptional Aboriginal
cultural exchange. Defining Eagles’ Earth is the 11,000 square foot
Eagle Feather building, acting as a “bridge” for visitors
between life today and life 7,000 years ago prior to any European contact.
The building features multi-media presentations, a 40-seat restaurant,
convenience store, distinctive arts and craft store, workshop rooms and
reception area.
Introduce, immerse, and discover first hand the ways of the Cree and
Ojibwa nations through canoe, fishing or archaeological expeditions, demonstrations
of the language, legends, history and heritage set along the banks of
the Shekak River.
Overnight In a Replica Tepee
Spend a night in a replica tepee, complete with a bona fide wood-burning
fire pit to give you the ambiance of tepee living. Triangular and Square
cabins are also available along with 20 full serviced RV sites.
Polar Bear Habitat and the Polar Bear Express
Located 3-1/2 hours east along Highway 11 from Eagles’ Earth is
the town of Cochrane. Here you can encounter the mighty polar bear up
close and personal at The Cochrane Polar Bear
Habitat and Heritage Village. The unique wading pool allows adults
and children to “swim with the bears.“ Take a walk back in
time as the Heritage Village showcases life in the area in the 1900’s
complete with “townspeople” working in period costume on authentic
paraphernalia.
Arctic Watershed
While in Cochrane, climb aboard the Polar
Bear Express and travel along the Arctic Watershed past historical
highways of the once busy fur trade, all the way to the Arctic’s
edge in Moosonee. Once there, cruise along aboard the M.V. Polar Princess
to Moose Factory at the mouth of James Bay.
You’ll quickly discover, without doubt that this region is filled
with more than simply awe-inspiring scenery, it is the gateway to a simpler
time without e-mail, or cell phones; a portal to the past.
Northern Ontario - the people, the land, and the history - will stir
you.
Publishers Note: Many southern Ontario residents believe
northern Ontario starts at Barrie, however for those who may have had
the opportunity to travel further north know that to experience the “true
Ontario north”, you must start at Sault Ste. Marie. Sault
Ste. Marie provides year round fun and is famous for the Bon
Soo Winter Carnival
For additional Tourist Information on Sault Ste. Marie, and the Algoma
Region the following web sites will provide additional information.
Sault
Ste. Marie Tourism
Algoma
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