Soo Locks

The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie serve as a vital maritime transit hub connecting Lake Superior and Lake Huron, historically facilitating the movement of northern iron and copper. Today, the site features viewing platforms where visitors can watch large maritime vessels navigate the locking process between the lakes.

Public reaction to the Soo Locks is mixed, as some visitors find watching the ship-locking procedure tedious and repetitive. However, others enjoy the educational aspect, particularly the available ship schedules and statistics, recognizing the site as a prominent cross-border attraction between the US and Canada.