Sault Ste. Marie

　　Sault Ste. Marie is a city in central Ontario, Canada, situated on the northern shore of the St. Marys River and overlooking the city of the same name in Michigan, USA, to the south. It serves as the county seat of Algoma District. Founded in 1668, it is the earliest permanent settlement established by Europeans in Ontario. In 1797, it was separated from the city of Sault Ste. Marie on the southern shore. The city's name comes from Old French, referring to the rapids on the St. Marys River.

　　The Art Gallery of Algoma in Sault Ste. Marie is an art museum primarily featuring exquisite works by local, Canadian, and international artists, with a collection of up to 4,000 pieces. Nearby, there are several picturesque provincial parks, including Lake Superior Provincial Park, Batchawana Bay Provincial Park, and Pancake Bay Provincial Park, making it a great destination for a variety of outdoor activities. The city also boasts several majestic churches, such as the Blood Chapel, St. Luke's Cathedral, St. Andrew's United Church, and the Memorial Chapel. Other attractions worth visiting include the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, the Sault Ste. Marie Museum, and Agawa Canyon.

　　Sault Ste. Marie

　　Reason to visit: A worthwhile city to explore in central Ontario

　　Continent where the attraction is located: North America【North America】

　　Country/Region where the attraction is located: Canada[Canada]

　　Province/State where the attraction is located: Ontario [Ontario]

　　City where the attraction is located: Sault Ste. Marie [Sault Ste. Marie]