Why go
- City in Michigan, United States.
- Served by Chippewa County International Airport (CIU).
History
Sault Ste. Marie is a city in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Chippewa County and is the only city within the county. With a recorded population of 13,337 from the 2020 census, it is the second-most populated city in the Upper Peninsula, behind Marquette. It is the primary city of the Sault Ste. Marie, MI Micropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Chippewa County and had a population of 36,785 at the 2020 census. Sault Ste. Marie was settled by mostly French colonists in 1668, making it the oldest city in Michigan.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Bearskin Lake Air Service JV (SWM) · 2 routes: Sudbury, Thunder Bay
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-100) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Porter Airlines PD (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Detroit*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Chippewa County International Airport (CIU); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CIU has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Detroit). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi; routes include Sugar Island Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.