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The Soo Locks (sometimes spelled Sault Locks but pronounced "soo") are a set of parallel locks, operated and maintained by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, that enable ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.
Visitors to the Soo Locks can take in the sights and sounds of mammoth lake freighters and distinctive vessels, such as tall ships, sailboats, cruise ships, and military crafts locking into Lake Superior or Huron.
This camera is made possible by the Tower of History, which soars 210 feet above the Soo Locks and the city of Sault Ste Marie. Visit the Tower for spectacular views from their two observation...
SOO LOCKS TOURS. Make your visit to the UP memorable with a trip through the Soo Locks. Come Aboard Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours. Located 50 miles north of the Mackinac Bridge, come aboard an educational & fun-filled adventure in historic Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. SCHEDULE & TICKETS. LOCK TOUR CRUISE. LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE.
The Soo Locks Visitors Center is open seasonally from May 1 to October 31. During those months, the center is open from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, seven days a week. The center features interactive exhibits, up-to-date vessel information, and knowledgable rangers to make your visit memorable.
The Soo locks provide a unique opportunity to see old working canal locks - at least for now. New locks are being built in order to accommodate the 1000 footers. It is fascinating to watch the ships sail into the locks with only inches on either side between the ship and canal lock. The amount of water moved within the lock system is amazing.
The U.S. Soo Locks consist of two canals and four locks: MacArthur Lock, Poe Lock, Davis Lock (closed) and Sabin Lock (closed), allowing vessels to navigate the 21- foot drop in elevation...
Discover the engineering marvels and maritime history of the world-renowned Soo Locks. Nestled in the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, our center offers an immersive experience for visitors...
Make your visit to the UP memorable with a trip through the Soo Locks. Located 50 miles north of the Mackinac Bridge, come aboard an educational & fun-filled adventure in historic Sault Ste. Marie. Learn More About Us.
The Soo Locks sit at the northern end of the St. Marys River connecting Lake Superior and Lake Huron. The Locks make it possible for boats, of all sizes, to traverse the 21-foot difference between the upper river and the lower river better known as the St. Marys Rapids.