Sault Ste. Marie Live Cam

Sault Ste. Marie, often referred to as "the Sault," is a city located in Ontario, Canada. It is situated on the St. Marys River, which connects Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Sault Ste. Marie has a rich history that spans centuries and is deeply intertwined with the development of the region.

Indigenous peoples, including the Ojibwe (also known as the Anishinaabe), have inhabited the area for thousands of years. They recognized the strategic importance of the rapids in the St. Marys River and used the area as a meeting place and trade route. The Ojibwe called the area "Bawating," meaning "place of the rapids."

European contact with the region began in the 17th century when French explorers and fur traders arrived. In 1668, the French established a trading post, which marked the beginning of European settlement in the area. The settlement grew gradually, and it became known as Sault Ste. Marie after the rapids that characterized the river.