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42. The Water Tower Inn - Affiliated with the Best Western Premier
Collection, The Water Tower Inn has been independently owned and operated
for 50 years. We offer 176 comfort-designed rooms, suites, and family-friendly
accommodations that all include free WiFi and in-room refrigerators. Located off
the TransCanada bypass in uptown Sault Ste. Marie, the Inn is minutes from the
downtown core, the Agawa Canyon Train Station and major shopping centres.
Just steps from your room, you’ll find two on-site restaurants, Casey’s Grill.Bar.
Casey’s features a varied menu with excellent steaks, fish and burgers, as well
as many gluten-friendly options. Enjoy one of 16 draught beers or a glass of
your favourite vintage with your meal. Relax in Club Cabana Aqua Spa with four
pools and whirlpools, including the Sault’s only four-season outdoor whirlpool.
Enjoy your morning workout in the bright and spacious Tempospa Health and
Fitness Centre, which is open 24/7 for our guests’ convenience. Spacious, free
parking for large vehicles, as well as indoor, secured storage for motorcycles,
canoes, and snowmobiles. We are the Trailhead for exploring the Great Lakes
Heritage Coast offering expert advice to guests about local secrets, bicycling,
hiking, outdoor adventures, and local attractions. Our professional and friendly
staff look forward to exceeding your expectations. You’ll feel rewarded with Best
Western Rewards. Most credit cards accepted. CAA, AAA, COPA, EAA and
AOPA affiliated. Senior discounts.Toll Free: 1-800-461-0800 Tel: (705) 949-8111
www.watertowerinn.com resort@watertowerinn.com
43. THrive Tours - Explore Mother Earth’s offerings with the utmost respect
for the land, water, and all living beings in the great outdoors of Northern
Ontario with the guided experience of Thrive Tours. Customize your adventure
with guided tours for canoeing, kayaking, nature Hikes, camping and off grid
camping. Hike through the Lacloche Mountains, and Hiawatha Highlands, and
witness the beauty of the boreal forests or paddle a Canoe or Kayak in the
pristine waters along the North Shore of Lake Huron, St. Marys River or Lake
Superior. Bringing individuals & families out on the land to experience the North
and its flora and fauna in order to become connected and /or reconnected
with the land. Land-based learning components of the tours will describe local
Indigenous respect and honour of the environment. Through conversation
surrounding Indigenous culture and the utilization of the land in a conscientious
way, clients will get a deeper sense of land management and environmental
stewardship. It’s in the connection with self, with others, and with Nature. Make
a fire and get ready for the adventure that has been waiting for you.
Tel: (705) 862-1558 www.ThriveTours.ca thrivetourcanada@gmail.com
44. TRAVELLERS MOTEL
859 Trunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 3T3 Tel: (705) 949-9777
45. TYLER DUNN GUIDING - Tyler offers a year round fishing guide service
that specializes in unique, personal fishing adventures throughout the entire
Algoma region. These trips include many inland lakes, the St. Marys River, Lake
Superior and several of Lake Superior’s north shore rivers. Enjoy world class
fishing for smallmouth/largemouth bass, steelhead (rainbow trout), musky,
brook trout, lake trout, splake, walleye, salmon and many other species. Boat,
kayak, canoe or wade fishing available. Winter ice fishing packages available.
Large groups and all levels of experience welcome! Tel: (705) 206-0984
www.tylerdunnguiding.ca See ad page 7
46. TROUT LAKE CABINS & MARINA LTD
88 Marina Rd, Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 5K7 Tel: (705) 777-2382
47. TRUNK ROAD MOTEL - Your preferred stay away from Home. Rooms
equipped with fridge, cable TV, air-conditioning, coffee maker, casino
packages, free WiFi, microwave, ironing available upon request. Tim Horton’s
and McDonalds 2-minute walking distance. Near many attractions: restaurants,
Hiawatha conservation area, Agawa Canyon Tour Train, Bellevue Park and
shopping. 759 Trunk Rd, Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 3T3 Tel: (705) 946-1933
www.trunkroadmotel.com trunkmotel@gmail.com
48. WINDY LAKE LODGE
Mile 122.5 ACR, Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 5N9 Tel: (715) 966-5811
Goulais River, Searchmont, Harmony,
Havilland Bay, Batchawana Bay,
Pancake Bay, Montreal River Area
49. Agawa crafts & the Canadian Carver - has been operating
for 50 years and is now under new ownership by Serpent River First Nation,
“Voted Best Gift Shop 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 by Lake Superior
Magazine” Camper’s grocery store, agency liquor store approximately 46
miles north of Sault Ste. Marie on Hwy 17 are two of the most complete craft
shops in Ontario. The Canadian Carver features the “cottage-themed” home
décor, woodcarvings, whittling and sculpture of animals, people, scenes,
ESSO Gas Bar and items by some of Canada’s best-known artisans. Agawa
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Crafts specializes in Indigenous crafts, furs, moccasins, pottery, jewellery, and
beautiful nature graphics on textiles. Hunting, Fishing and Export & Permitting
licencing office onsite. Find us on Facebook!
PO Box 128, Batchawana Bay ON P0S 1A0 Tel: (705) 882-2311
www.pancakebay.com info@pancakebay.com
Blaq Bear ADVENTURES - Tours and packages that inspire your sense
of Adventure. Join us as we explore the landscape, trails, history, culture and
the food that make up the Algoma region.
Blaq Bear Eco Adventures - Local knowledge for your hiking adventures in
Algoma Country. We are passionate hikers and love the outdoors. The guided
hikes explore the Algoma region exploring trails, parks and secret spots. Hikes
will highlight the beauty of the region be it the through downtown Sault Ste.
Marie or trails that meander through the maple forests of the Algoma Highlands.
While physical distancing recommendations related to the COVID-19 pandemic
are in effect, we can only accept groups from the same social circles. We will
also be accepting tours for singles.
Norms Cabin - Looking to disconnect and let nature surround you? Norms
Cabin is set in a remote location along beautiful Bone Lake in the Algoma
Highlands. This cabin can only be reached by trail, either by hiking or cycling
the 10-km route. Blaq Bear will transport your gear, supplies and water to
the cabin allowing you to make your way with a light daypack. Personalized
packages available upon request.
Blaq Bear Culinary Adventures - Walking tours of Sault Ste. Marie and
area, tasting bits of food, beverages, culture and history. These guided tours
are based in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and aim to connect the heritage and
culture of the Algoma region to the food that can be found here. While physical
distancing recommendations are in effect, culinary tours can only be done with
a minimum of 4 participants from the same social circles. These can be done
on custom basis with a two-week lead time depending on availability.
Contact us via telephone, text or email
(705) 649-2235 blaqbearinfo@gmail.com or visit us at www.blaqbear.ca
We are also on Facebook and on Instagram
BELLEVUE VALLEY LODGE - 25 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in
the Algoma Highlands. We offer home-style lodging in a private house-keeping
chalet with two apartments. Ski or snowshoe on our private trails and at the
local world-class nordic and alpine resorts just minutes away. Package rates
available for groups and backcountry telemark ski excursions. Other seasons
find opportunity for train tours, canoeing, sea-kayaking, mountain biking and
hiking close at hand! Spring flowers, fall colours, wildlife encounters and bird
watching at your doorstep. Relax in the evening by the fireplaces, experience
an authentic sauna. Packed lunches and dinners available on request. Robin
and Enn Poldmaa, 326 Kirby Rd, RR 1, Goulais River ON P0S 1E0
Tel: (705) 649-2880 Find us on Facebook!
www.bellevuevalleylodge.ca bellevuevalleylodge@gmail.com
BLUEBERRY HILL MOTEL & CAMPGROUND - On Hwy 17 North, 15
miles from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Motel and Campground open year
round. Four bedroom cottage and a trailer available for rent. Motel units, 100
campsites. Store, laundromat, sauna, indoor pool, rec. room and playground.
On groomed snowmobile trail, close to downhill and cross-country skiing for
winter fun. Continental breakfast. Diane & Ernest, 2528 Hwy 17 North, Goulais
River ON P0S 1E0 Toll Free: 1-800-811-4411 Tel: (705) 649-5631
Fax: (705) 649-4100
www.onblueberryhill.com info@onblueberryhill.com
CHICKEN SHACK MOTEL
12460 Hwy 17, Batchawana Bay ON P0S 1A0 Tel: (705) 882-1700
DRIFTWOOD VALLEY CHALETS - Driftwood Valley Chalets is 2 minutes
from the slopes fully equipped housekeeping chalets located on Goulais River
and on the main trail to halfway haven. Amenities include Satellite TV, WiFi, a
staging area, guiding available for bear & fish, taxidermy also available and
close to ATV / Snowmobile trails. The area offers fly fishing opportunities. We
operate a BMA (Bear management Area) up to 21 hunters per year. There are
4 different day trips via ATV or snowmobile on groomed trails. Hosts Carl &
Suzanne. 375 Whitman Dam Rd, Searchmont ON P0S 1J0 Tel: (705) 781-3128
www.driftwoodvalleychalets.com
HARMONY BEACH LAKVIEW RESORT
128 Harmony Beach Rd, Goulais River ON P0S 1E0 Tel: (705) 649-3322
MOUNTAINVIEW LODGE - Located in the mountains on Highway 556,
along the beautiful Goulais River just 25 minutes north of Sault Ste. Marie, ON.
Open year round. Meals and accommodations. Fishing, Hunting, Canoeing,
Kayaking, ATVing, Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling; guided or unguided. Enjoy
the endless trails of untouched Northern Ontario. We are located just 5 minutes
from Searchmont Resort. Garden River nearby. Packages available. 4280 Hwy
556, Searchmont ON P0S 1J0 Tel: (705) 781-3329 Toll Free 1-866-399-3329
www.mountainviewlodge.ca mountainviewlodge01@gmail.com
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