Point Iroquois Lighthouse

The Point Iroquois Lighthouse in Brimley guided ships in and out of the Soo Locks for 93 years before it was decommissioned in 1962. Built in 1870 out of brick, it stands 65 feet tall.  You can still climb this lovely tower which is a part of the Hiawatha National Forest and absolutely gorgeous in the fall.  A short walk from its lovely beach, it is open every day with its museum through October 15th.

Soo Locks Sault Ste. Marie

The Soo Locks allow ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes. They bypass the rapids of the St. Marys River where the water falls 21 feet. These series of gates have been referred to as one of the great wonders of the world and it is still the largest waterway system on earth. No trip to Sault Ste. Marie is complete without a Soo Locks boat tour! They just closed up the tours for the winter last week, but they will open again in May.