7 Ways To Enjoy The Holiday Season Outdoors

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By Dionne Elgie Dionne Elgie grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and has both a deep personal love for this city, and a real passion for the great outdoors.

October 30, 2018

1. Go ice climbing with Superior Exploration Adventure & Climbing Co.

2. Alpine Ski, Snowboard and snowshoe at Searchmont Ski Resort

Travis McCormack

3. Snowshoe and cross country ski at Stokely Creek Lodge.

Stokely Creek

4. Cross country ski at Hiawatha Highands.

Hiawatha Highlands

5. Go on a sleigh ride at Mockingbird Hill Farm!

Farmer Bob

6. Go Fat biking at Hiawatha Highands.

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7. Go Ice Skating!

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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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