Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site

At the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site, couples can exchange vows among old stone walls, lush gardens and trees that have shaded the canal for more than a century.

This Parks Canada site along the St. Marys River keeps a Victorian atmosphere, with red sandstone buildings and the historic lock at its heart.

Ceremony and celebration spots include the Superintendent's Residence, a Gothic Revival building of red sandstone, the West Garden, the lock side and the wider park grounds. The site welcomes both small gatherings and larger weddings.

Photographers have plenty to work with: garden paths, the industrial lock landscape, waterfront views and nineteenth century architecture all sit within a short walk.

For couples who picture sandstone, gardens and the quiet romance of a historic canal, the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site offers a wedding with real heritage character.