Planning Part 8 - Day Six Sault Ste Marie to Huntsville

As I researched the drive from Sault Ste Marie to Huntsville, I was surprised by the number of things to do along the way. By now you should be able to spot the theme of my underestimating the number of attractions in Northwestern Ontario.

Just outside of Sault Ste Marie is St. Joseph's Island. The island, last of the Manitoulin chain, is known for it's boating and fishing opportunities, but also for it's beaches, trails and quaint towns. It's also home to Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site. In its prime the Fort was the most westerly British outpost in North America, and militarily solidified the British presence and allegiances in the area. It was eventually burned by American forces during the War of 1812. Now you can wander though the ruins of the Fort and enjoy the views of Lake Huron.

The are also two provincial parks along the way - Killarney Provincial Park and French River Provincial Park. Killarney is touted as being extremely beautiful with great wildlife viewing opportunities. French River has historic significance as a paddle route of First Nations, French explorers, fur traders and voyageurs. 

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Yet, despite peaking my interest, it is not likely we'll stop at any of these locations. Partially because they are a bit off our direct route, but also because we'll be due for a more kid-focused adventure.

With that in mind, there is one stop we'll absolutely make - Dynamic Earth in Sudbury. The museum focuses on geology and the mining industry, and includes a mine tour with a seven story descent underground in a glass elevator. Last, but not least will be a photo-op with the Big Nickel.

Our planned stop for the evening is Huntsville to situate us outside of Algonquin Provincial Park for our next day's adventure.