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Train ride · Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Agawa Canyon Tour Train
A day train trip from Sault Ste. Marie to Agawa Canyon, through forests, lakes and bridges, with about 2 hours in the canyon for trails and waterfalls.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Agawa Canyon Tour Train
The Agawa Canyon train departs downtown Sault Ste. Marie and climbs north for about 180 km, crossing the Canadian Shield. The route passes through maple and pine forests, lakes, rivers and a high bridge over the Montreal River.
The train descends to the bottom of Agawa Canyon, a narrow valley with granite walls carved by the Agawa River. There, passengers have about 2 hours to walk to Bridal Veil and Black Beaver waterfalls and climb a staircase of about 300 steps to the lookout over the canyon and the railway. Painter Lawren Harris and other Group of Seven artists painted the region in the 1910s and 1920s.
The trip takes the whole day, round trip. Screens in the cars show the locomotive camera and tell the story of the landscape. The season usually runs from early August to mid-October, and fall color dates sell out first.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
A full day.
Best time
Mid-September to mid-October, when forests are shades of red and yellow. August has longer days and dry trails.
How to get there
The station is on Huron Street in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. The canyon is only accessible by train.
Tip
Sit on the left side of the train on the way up to get better views of lakes and the bridge, and book fall dates well in advance.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Agawa Canyon Tour Train
How long do you spend at Agawa Canyon?
About 2 hours, for the trails and waterfalls.
When is the best time to take the Agawa train?
Mid-September to mid-October, for the fall colors.
Can you reach Agawa Canyon by car?
No, only by train.
What is the distance of the Agawa train ride?
About 180 km each way.