Lights, Camera, Action

A picture is worth a thousand words!

The city is buzzing with creativity, talent, art, culture and entertainment! Pack your bag and plan a visit to indulge in the rich and colourful world that Sault Ste. Marie has created just for you!

Here are 48 photos that prove your next trip will be unforgettable - It's a guarantee!

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The Essar Centre hosted the 2015 Ontario Regional Synchronized Figure Skating Championships as part of Bon Soo on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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The Sault College Native Student Council hosted its annual Pow Wow in the Health and Wellness Centre on Sunday, February 15, 2015. The event was part of the Bon Soo Winter Carnival. Donna Hopper/SooToday

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Bone Yard opened for High Valley at the Machine Shop on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

 

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Rosedale Public School students rehearse for the 10th annual production of Pied Lourd at the Community Theatre Centre on Monday, April 13, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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The Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow at White Pines on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday

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The Danger Cats performed during the VM Radio Battle of the Bands at the Canadian Night Club on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Members of Gnaeus celebrated their big victory at the VM Radio Battle of the Bands final showdown on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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God Made Me Funky at Loplops in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, March 27, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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BA Johnston at Cafe Natura in Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Parmalee performed at Kewadin Casino on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Shaylan Spurway for SooToday
 

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Team Encore from Algoma Public Health during rehearsal for Soo Sings for Kids at the Community Theatre Centre on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Canadian R&B artist JRDN performs during the youthesoo youth empowerment event at the Essar Centre on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Sault Ste. Marie's Adam Proulx opens for Rick Mercer at the Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre on Friday, May 15, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Rick Mercer at the Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre on Friday, May 15, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Aldous performs during Lopstock II on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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High Valley performed at the Machine Shop on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Elvis tribute artist Tim “E” Hendry performs with his backup band The Yes Men on 4th of July in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Jeff Klassen for SooToday
 

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Bustamento perform on the Cabaret Stage at the 2015 Northern Lights Festival Boreal in Sudbury. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Lee Harvey Osmond on the main Stage at the 2015 Northern Lights Festival Boreal in Sudbury. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Dan Mangan headlined the Main Stage at the 2015 Northern Lights Festival Boreal in Sudbury on Sunday, July 5. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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The Sunparlour Players, a Sault favourite, performed during the 2nd annual Emergency Music Festival at Rocky DiPietro Field on Saturday, August 15, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Locals Conika and DJ Seith opened for A Tribe Called Red at the Rankin Arena on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

 

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The 7th annual Soo Zombie Walk at the Canadiian Bushplane Heritage Centre on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Story teller Teddy Syrette during the second Mill Market Project panel reveal on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Rihkee Strapp performs during the Sault Pridefest Loud and Proud Community Event at the Bondar Pavilion on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Panel discussion following a screening of Painted Land at the Machine Shop as part of the Algoma Fall Festival on Friday, October 2, 2015. Pictured are Nancy Lang, Peter Raymont, Phyllis Ellis, Chuck Taylor, Gabbie Nadeau, Joanie and Gary McGuffin, Michael Burtch, Dan Nystedt, and John Welsman. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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The inaugural Oktoberfest celebration at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Dress rehearsal for In Your Eyes Projects' production of David Mamet's 'Oleanna' at the W.W. Bladwin Auditorium on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Destroilet, Jack Spades and the Ripcordz celebrated the release of Fed-Up, a Canadian punk rock split, at the Algonquin Pub on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Abdul Butt opened for Shaun Majumder during the final performance of the 43rd annual Algoma Fall Festival at the Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre on Friday, October 30, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Comedian Shaun Majumder during the final performance of the 43rd annual Algoma Fall Festival at the Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre on Friday, October 30, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Cold Creek County opened for Tim Hicks at the Machine Shop on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Tim Hicks at the Machine Shop on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Jeannine Jefferson as The Acid Queen and Steven Hewgill as Tommy during the Tommy dress rehearsal at the Machine Shop on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Steven Hewgill as Tommy during the Tommy dress rehearsal at the Machine Shop on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

 

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Seen at the Northern Vibe Festival in Ophir on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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The Trailer Park Boys' Randy and Mr. Lahey at the Machine Shop in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, November 13, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 
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The annual Santa Claus Parade. Jeff Klassen for SooToday
 

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The 49th Field Regiment Pipes & Drums, also known as the Soo Pipe Band, perform at their 100th anniversary Tartan Ball Celebrations on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Jeff Klassen for SooToday
 

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The cast prepares for the opening of The Musical Comedy Guild's presentation of Mary Poppins during a dress rehearsal on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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A dress rehearsal for The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby presented by the Sault Theatre Workshop on Monday, November 30, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Stephen North did a solo instrumental performance of Christmas Time is Here during the White Pines Arts Gala on Thursday, December 10, 2015. Jeff Klassen for SooToday
 

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Melina Jones-Reid (left) and Lexi Bailey play around at the 2015 Garden River First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow on August 15, 2015. Jeff Klassen for SooToday
 
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Aurora Hodgson, 4, of St. Joseph Island stares up at the 'wild' mess of cut fabric and other odd bits while taking part in a collaborative weaving art-project at the 2015 Culture Days event in Sault Ste. Marie on September 25. Jeff Klassen for SooToday
 

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A Tribe Called Red's RezTour made a free stop at the Rankin Arena on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Donna Hopper/SooToday
 

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Dallas Smith performed in The Yard at Mill Square on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Shaylan Spurway for SooToday
 

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About Dionne Elgie

Dionne Elgie grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and has a deep personal love for this city, and like many Saultites, a real passion for the great outdoors. Along with her team at DIG (Digital Intelligence Group)—she works with Tourism Sault Ste. Marie to curate compelling travel stories and collect truly useful tour tips that appeal to both local residents and out-of-town visitors. You can contact Dionne at dionne@digdeep.ca—she’d love to hear from you!

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