The Boardwalk

 Day Twenty

The weather was beautiful for our last day in Sault Ste. Marie, not a cloud in the sky and the temperature rose to seventeen degrees. We decided to head down to the river that runs between Lake Superior to Lake Huron, and acting as the border between Canada and the US. The bridge that connects the twin city’s of Sault Ste Marie is the 4.5 kilometre long International Bridge and is way bigger than imagined. Along the Canadian side of the river there is a 1.5 kilometre boardwalk, ending at the Canal National Historic Site. We took our time walking along the river, taking in the sights and enjoying the weather. 

The Canal itself, was built in 1895 and definitely had some interesting history. The decision to build the canal was when the US refused to allow Canadian military troops to pass through the only US controlled canal at the time. When it was completed, it was the most advanced canal in its time. Parts of the canals design was even used for the construction of the Panama Canal and a few other waterways….. Go Canada!!!! 

As we walked along the canal, the top of the massive door blocking the water had a walkway for the public to cross. Lori opted not to walk on it and do not blame her! It was very eerie to walk on, even for me. After a long walk back, we ate a little lunch and headed back to the campground for a late afternoon rest.