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Digital Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

Explore some traditional Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie sites without having to leave home. The following sites offer tours, videos and activities that will engage people of all ages.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Numerous events are planned to honour both residential school survivors and those who didn’t survive the residential school system.

A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for residential school survivors and others affected. People can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.

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Algoma Conservatory of MusicDoors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Algoma Conservatory of Music

Built at the turn of the 19th century, this building served as The Consolidated Lake Superior Company General Office Building – one of the finest examples of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture in Ontario. It was designated in 1993 and is now home to the Algoma Conservatory of Music, a regional centre for music education, performance and recording.

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75 Huron Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Email: algomaconservatory@algomau.ca
https://algomaconservatory.com

Architecture

Year built: 1894
Building type: Concert hall Historical landmark
Architect: Francis H. Clergue

Dates/hours open

Oct 01 - Oct 01

Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (Ranger Theatre)Doors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (Ranger Theatre)

Innovations in forest-fire management techniques, training and tools were pioneered at the Ontario Provincial Air Service, the historical home of the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre. During Doors Open, join an in-person discussion with Archive Assistant Candy Burns as she gives you an open-door view into forest fire-fighting history from pumps and hoses to waterbombing and training.

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  • Activities and games

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50 Pim Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Email: display@bushplane.com
https://bushplane.com

Architecture

Year built: 1924 and 1947
Building type: Attraction Historical landmark Museum Transportation

Dates/hours open

Oct 01 - Oct 01

Canal District, TheDoors Open Sault Ste. Marie

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Canal District, The

Francis H. Clergue arrived in the Sault in 1894 and established the Lake Superior Power Company and the Sault Ste. Marie Pulp and Paper Company Limited, building his own machine shop and foundry to create the machines he needed to run the businesses. Today, the property features pubs, restaurants, event spaces, The Rink and the train station.

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83 Huron Street
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
https://machineshopinc.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1899
Building type: Food and drink Historical landmark

Dates/hours open

Oct 01 - Oct 01

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Ermatinger Old Stone House

Built in 1812-14 by Charles Oakes Ermatinger, the Ermatinger Old Stone House is one of the oldest stone buildings west of Toronto. It has served many purposes over the years – as a hotel, a sheriff's residence and, prior to being abandoned, apartments. Restored in 1967, the building is now a historical site and museum.

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  • Videos

Architecture

Year built: 1812-14
Building type: Historical landmark Historical house Museum

Dates/hours open

Oct 01 - Oct 01

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Sault Ste. Marie Museum

Located in the old post office building, the Sault Ste. Marie Museum showcases artifacts that illustrate the city’s history. Over three floors of exhibit space and one and a half floors of archival space, exhibits include the Walter Wallace Military Gallery, Skylight Gallery, Marine Gallery, Music Gallery, Sports Gallery and the Durham Gallery, which features rotating exhibits.

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690 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Email: info@saultmuseum.ca
http://www.saultmuseum.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1904-06
Building type: Museum Post office

Dates/hours open

Oct 01 - Oct 01

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Sault Ste. Marie Walking Tour

Come and learn about Sault Ste. Marie through this informative walking tour and hear some of the fascinating stories behind many of the city’s iconic buildings – including the Algonquin Hotel, Precious Blood Cathedral, the cenotaph, the Old Stone House and Blockhouse, the Sault Ste. Marie Museum, the courthouse, several banks, the former YMCA and the Memorial Tower.

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  • Activities and games
  • Self-guided tours available

Contact info

Start at the Algonquin Hotel (864 Queen Street East)
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Oct 01 - Oct 01