2021 Algoma Travel Guide - Magazine - Page 26
Island North Tour
Distance: 218 km / 117 mi Duration: 1 Day
Starting in Sault Ste. Marie, this day loop around St. Joseph Island
is a must do. Touring on the island and along the North Channel
is unique and there’s very little traffic on the country roads. Things
you might like to do on St. Joseph Island: Gilbertson’s Pancake
House, the St. Joseph Island Museum, Adcocks’ Woodland
Gardens, or stop for ice cream.
Stops Along the Route
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1
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
National Historic Site
Ermatinger•Clergue
National Historic Site
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4
Fort St. Joseph
National Historic Site
Deer Trail Touring Route
3
The Loon Dollar
Monument
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St. Joseph Island
Museum
Bruce Mines
Museum
Distance: 120 km / 72 mi Duration: 1 Day
This fun route forms a loop around Elliot Lake, through Blind
River and Iron Bridge. Following river valleys, this route is super
twisty. If you’re traveling by motorcycle you will encounter
some rough roads, so this route is best suited to the adventure
bike. Things to do: Fire Tower Lookout, beaches, artisan tours,
historic and cultural sites.
Stops Along the Route
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1
Fire Tower Lookout
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Mississagi
Provincial Park
Miners’ Memorial Park
5
Dean Lake Bridge
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Boom Camp
Interpretive Parks
Blind River Marina