Driving Tours

Driving Tours

Fill the tank and pack a lunch. Sault Ste. Marie is located right in the heart of pure Canadian wilderness, all accessible by highways and roads. Driving trips from Sault Ste. Marie provide an excellent way to connect with nature from the comfort of your vehicle. Remember to check local road conditions before embarking on a driving tour during winter months.

Deer Trail Driving Tour

This 120 km triangular route stretches around the community of Elliot Lake. The Deer Trail boasts some of the most beautiful, unspoiled landscapes in the north and hosts a variety of outdoor recreational activities year round. Rustic lodges and campgrounds are located throughout the area and offer a wonderful base for outdoor sports, or simple relaxation.

Trans Canada Highway Sault to Wawa

Head north and follow the coastline of Lake Superior. Visit Batchewana Bay with its striking views of the lake and be sure to stop at the Agawa Indian Crafts & Canadian Carver near Pancake Bay, where over 200 Canadian carvers are represented. See cobblestone beaches, roadside sand dunes, rock formations and don’t forget to stop at the Agawa Pictographs, located in Lake Superior Provincial Park.

St. Joseph Island

Head east from Sault Ste. Marie and discover scenic St. Joseph Island. The island is a world unto itself and on this tour you will visit the communities of Richard’s Landing and Hilton Beach as well as historic Fort St. Joseph, once the most westerly outpost of British North America. You will find beaches, quaint restaurants and miles of scenic country roads as you criss-cross the Island. But don’t forget to drive a bit slower as deer are frequently seen travelling the same roads as you!