Soo Locks Visitor Center

Angela Cross

3 weeks ago •

It was free! We up came on a whim on a weekday, we were camping at the Straits by the bridge. It was pretty cool! It’s 2 stories high with a large viewing window and rail and shelter. Some places didn’t have a window but only a rail. There’s a few benches to sit on to view too. Every once in a while someone would come on the loud speaker to explain what was on the ship in the lock and a little information about it. My husband was enthralled lol. We stayed probably 2 hours watching the ships come and go. We could’ve stayed all day if our feet weren’t tired from site seeing.

Mateo Gebon

a week ago •

The visitor center itself had some nice information, but the viewing platform overlooking the locks themselves is the real star of the show. When I watched the locks from there two tour ships were all that was going through, but it was still impressive to see the locks in action. While I was leaving town a 1000 foot ship was just going into the locks, so that would’ve made quite the sight up close.

Robertson Souza

3 months ago •

Amazing U.S. Govt. structure. We had the opportunity to visit the Soo Locks Visitor Center in APR_FY2024 and it was an amazing experience. We did a plant tour and for sure it's a beautiful place, especially to visit on a hot summer day. The land around the Soo Locks Visitor Center is also remarkable, even a simple ride across the roads could be an unforgettable experience. Definitely, it's a place where we want back.

Michael G

a week ago •

The viewing area is great for watching ships and boats pass through the locks. I was lucky enough to get to see three boats/ships go through on both sides when I was there. Parking is scarce, so be ready for a little walk.

brian smith

2 months ago •

Drove up to the Locks just to see the freighters. They have a nice covered viewing area. We camped just down river and it is fun to see them go by.