Agawa Canyon Tour Train
99 Huron St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5P4, Canada
The Agawa Canyon Tour Train is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. It is a scenic train ride that takes visitors on a journey through the rugged Algoma wilderness, passing waterfalls, lakes, and towering rock formations. The train is owned and operated by the Algoma Central Railway, which has been in operation for over 100 years.
The train departs from Sault Ste. Marie and travels 183 km north to Agawa Canyon, which is located in the heart of the Algoma region. The journey takes approximately 5 hours, with a 90-minute stopover at the Agawa Canyon Park. During the stopover, visitors can explore the park's hiking trails, enjoy a picnic lunch, or take in the stunning views of the canyon and surrounding landscape.
The train itself is a comfortable, climate-controlled coach that features large windows for optimal viewing of the passing scenery. Each coach also has comfortable seating, with ample legroom and space to move around. The train's dining car offers a range of hot and cold food and beverages, as well as snacks and souvenirs.
The journey begins with a view of the historic steel Algoma Central Railway Bridge over the St. Marys River. As the train travels north, passengers can take in the stunning scenery of Lake Superior's shoreline, with views of rugged cliffs, rocky outcrops, and pristine beaches.
As the train enters the Algoma wilderness, passengers can view picturesque waterfalls and crystal-clear lakes. The train then enters the heart of the Agawa Canyon, a rugged and beautiful landscape featuring towering rock formations, dense forests, and rushing waterfalls. The train follows the Agawa River through the canyon, offering stunning views of the surrounding scenery.
Throughout the journey, passengers can listen to commentary about the history and geology of the region, as well as the flora and fauna that make their homes in the Algoma wilderness.