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WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE - DINNER CRUISES ARE BACK! 

 

What is Harvest Host, and Why Stay at the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours?

Guests enjoying a dinner cruise through the Soo Locks with the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours

   

Have you ever wanted to wake up to a ship's foghorn echoing across the water, or sit around your campfire while a thousand-footer sails into the Soo Locks at dusk? Well, that ideal camping experience can become your reality at Original Soo Locks Boat Tours with our partnership with Harvest Host! Bring your camper van or RV and your cameras to Dock #1 for an exclusive overnight stay beside the glorious St. Mary’s River away from the hustle and bustle of traditional campgrounds, all while supporting a historic business in Sault Ste. Marie! 

Guests enjoying a dinner cruise through the Soo Locks with the Original Soo Locks Boat ToursWHAT IS HARVEST HOST AND WHY STAY AT ORIGIANL SOO LOCKS BOAT TOURS 

Harvest Host is a way of camping that is all about supporting small local businesses and giving campers a true feel for an area. Businesses on Harvest Hosts will provide their guests with unique experiences tailored to their business, all at an affordable price! 

When you camp with the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours, you'll have an opportunity for an educational and historical experience. We offer a Classic 2-hour live narration tour through the Soo Locks and surrounding sights along the St. Mary’s River, along with many specialty cruises like our well-sought-after Dinner Cruises. If you’re looking for scenic views, family-friendly experiences, and memories to cherish forever, camping here in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours is exactly what you and your family are looking for! Guests enjoying a dinner cruise through the Soo Locks with the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours

OTHER FEATURES TO GIVE YOU THE BEST “ORIGINAL” EXPERIENCE 

  • Large fire ring and picnic table. 

  • A large riverfront parking area, able to fit rigs of any size. 

  • A scenic view of the St. Mary’s River, giving you a front row seat to freighter traffic on the Great Lakes. 

  • Kind staff who will be accommodating to any guest requests or questions. 

  • Pets and generators are allowed, so the ENTIRE family can stay in comfort. 

  • Canoe and kayak access on site. 

Guest heading through the Soo Locks with the Original Soo Locks Boat tours in Sault MichiganBOOKING A STAY IS EASY! 

You can book your Harvest Host stay with the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours here. Or if you have any questions, you can call 906-632-6301. 

We hope to be your Harvest Hosts soon!

 

Tickets and more info:

Tickets →  Reserve Tickets Here

Family Four Pack Discount →  Families Save At the Soo Locks Boat Tours 

Tour Schedule →   Soo Locks Boat Tour Schedule

Dinner Cruises →   Waterfront Dinner Cruise in Sault Ste. Marie

Photo Gallery →  Soo Locks Boat Tour Photo Gallery 

Camping and U.P. Guide →   Explore the Upper Peninsula Travel Guide

Places to Stay →   Hotels, Motels & Condos, Sault Ste Marie