Welcome to Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

A vibrant, picturesque community of 15,000 people, Sault Ste. Marie is situated on the southern shore of the historic St. Mary's River at the eastern end of Michigan's spectacular Upper Peninsula. Known as the Northern Gateway to Canada, the Sault is home to the world famous Soo Locks, connecting Lake Superior with Lake Huron. Against this historical backdrop, Sault Ste. Marie is a modern community, home to the highly respected Lake Superior Sate University on a lovely historic campus, a dynamic and fast-growing regional medical center in the heart of the city's attractive downtown, and modern and growing shopping facilities.