Your downtown Sault Ste. Marie is getting a pedal-powered pub
Bonjour from the North — three cities, one corridor, and the stories that don't make it south of Barrie.
Okay, so you think you’ve seen everything, non? Well, hold onto your tuques, because Sault Lock Tours just dropped something right into the heart of our downtown that’s got people talking from Bay Street to the Bushplane Museum. Imagine this: you're pedalling, with your chums, past the gorgeous St. Marys Rapids, maybe waving at the tourists on the International Bridge, and you're having a cold one. Yeah, a pedal pub. It’s here. It’s real.
### What is this *chose*?
For those of you who haven't been down south to Toronto or Montreal, a pedal pub is basically a giant, multi-person bike. Everyone pedals, but there’s usually a driver steering, and often, you can enjoy a beverage or two along the way. Sault Lock Tours says it's adding "a little more variety" to the downtown scene, and *sacré bleu*, they're not wrong. This isn't just about getting from point A to point B; it's about the journey, seeing our city from a fresh angle, and maybe burning off those poutine calories at the same time.
Here's the lowdown:
* **What it is:** A multi-person, pedal-powered vehicle designed for tours. * **Where it goes:** Through the downtown core, hitting up breweries and local spots. * **Who's behind it:** Sault Lock Tours, trying to spice up our local attractions. * **Why it matters:** It's a new, social way to experience the Sault's waterfront and local businesses.
Look, our downtown core, around Queen Street East and West, it's been working hard to reinvent itself, eh? We've seen new businesses come and go, artists moving into studios, and more people walking the waterfront. This pedal pub isn't just a quirky new thing for tourists; it’s another sign that people are investing in making our city vibrant. It’s about creating those unique experiences that make you say, "Only in the Sault." It’s a bit of fun, a bit of exercise, and a *beaucoup* of local pride.
That's the buzz from the Sault. Marc-André Desjardins, signing off.
My cousins chat about this and more every morning on the show — hear it yourself at mornings.live.