Spirits Rising Monument – St. Mary's Island loop from Sault Ste. Marie

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Sault Ste. Marie

Spirits Rising Monument – St. Mary's Island loop from Sault Ste. Marie

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Spirits Rising Monument – St. Mary's Island loop from Sault Ste. Marie

02:18

9.02km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.64 km

William Henry 'Bill' Orazietti and Canine Heroes Memorial

Highlight • Monument

William Henry “Bill” Orazietti was a well-known local man from Sault Ste. Marie. His passions included dog sledding. He passed away in 1994 at the age of 50.

His statue is very close to the river front.

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2.66 km

Spirits Rising Monument

Highlight • Monument

The Spirits Rising monument in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, stands on the waterfront near the Delta Hotel. It’s a steel and glass structure measuring 25 feet high and 20 feet …

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4.17 km

Across the lock gates

Highlight • Bridge

Your way to South St. Mary's Island takes you through one of the lock gates. The Visitor Center is located right next to the lock, where you can find out more about the island and its walking trails.

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4.35 km

St. Mary's Island

Highlight • Natural

St. Mary's Island is a popular tourist destination in the Whitefish Channel on the St. Mary's River. There are many wild animals to see on the island, such as beavers, …

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4.77 km

Whitefish Island Reserve

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Whitefish Island is the upstream island at the rapids in the St. Marys River on the Canadian side. It was declared a nature reserve, the Whitefish Island Reserve, in 1981. …

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5.25 km

St. Marys Rapids

Highlight • River

On wooden boardwalks and small bridges, the Baawaating Walk, we can circle Whitefish Island. Here we have the best view of the rapids in the river and can watch anglers …

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7.00 km

Emergency Swing Dam, Sault Ste. Marie Canal

Highlight • Monument

The Emergency Swing Dam was built in 1896 at the Sault Ste. Marie Canal. It serves for emergencies, in case a lock gate is damaged and the water outflow can …

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7.37 km

Administration Building

Highlight • Historical Site

The construction of the Sault Ste. Marie Canal began in 1889 and was completed in 1895. The canal was carved out of the Red Sandstone, the bedrock of St. Marys …

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9.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

4.08 km

195 m

Surfaces

5.21 km