An Epic Winter Bucket List You Should Be Planning For In November

A little fun, food, fresh air, music and adventure makes it easy to embrace the winter season.

1. Take a late night cross-country ski at Hiawatha Highlands (Get an early bird rate before Nov 30)


Hiawatha Highlands

2. Hit the slopes at Searchmont Ski Resort (Check out the Travellers Passes)


Searchmont Ski Resort FB page

3. Go ice climbing with Superior Exploration Adventure & Climbing Co.! This is epic!

4. Take in some phenomenal local live music!

5. Go Ice Skating at the John Rhodes Centre Oval.

6. Plan a sleigh ride at Mockingbird Hill Farm with family and friends!


Mocking Bird Hill Farm

7. Sip a latte at Shabby Motley - This café has a full barista menu, featuring exclusively Fair Trade and Organic coffees and teas from Saint Joseph Island Coffee Roasters.

8. Grab a cocktail at downtown.

9. Try some tapas at The Barrelhouse downtown.


Grand North Bison Sliders - The Barrelhouse

10. Visit the Mill Market's Moonlight Markets November 16, December 7 and December 21 from 12pm - 9pm. Vendors, activities, hot drinks and more!


Mill Market FB Page
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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