15K views · 1.2K reactions | Experience an exciting sightseeing tour through the famous Soo Locks, the world’s largest locking system. You will actually ride through the Soo Locks and cruise alongside giant lake and ocean ships. Inside the Soo Locks your boat will ride the water as it is raised 21' straight up, to the level of Lake Superior. Witness the large freighters up close! Plan your trip soon! | I Love Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan | Facebook

Ever wonder what it's like to take a ride on one of the Soo Locks Tour Boats? Well here you go... Follower Michael Camp was here and decided to hop on the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours and as luck would have it the amazing Edwin H Gott was in town! Here's how close you get to the ships when they are here! And they even got a return salute and a wave from what looks like Captain Weekley or Alfson... or maybe one of the Mates lol!! Watch the Bridge wing up top as they go by and you'll see him come o

Spring is here and that means the Soo Locks will soon be open for a new shipping season! The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste Marie's cutter Katmai Bay was spotted breaking up ice before the opening of the Locks. OPENING DAY: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/soo-locks-opening-early-to-help-replenish-iron-ore-for-steel-mills Video Courtesy: Jay Gage | UpNorthLive