Prince Township

Nestled between Sault Ste Marie and the shores of Lake Superior, Prince Township is a haven known for its natural beauty, hiking, and paddling opportunities. Leaving the city, the Trail melds into the countryside where you’ll be flanked by mountains of the Precambrian shield to the north and glimpses of the mouth of the St. Marys and Canada’s northernmost Great Lake to the south. Experience breathtaking vistas from the Gros Cap Bluffs, see the sentinel wind towers or connect in a different way and leave the shore behind as you take on Lake Superior’s world-class paddling.

Gros Cap is the western terminus of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, the eastern terminus of the Lake Superior Water Trail, a linkage in the Trans-Canada Trail, and a popular destination for cyclists who want to dip their toes in Lake Superior. Visitors can relax at a local B&B or take in local history at the nearby Prince museum.

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Trail Attributes

Distance: 9.4 km

Rural highway with unpaved shoulders and a speed limit of 80km/h

Some sections of narrow shoulders requiring caution.

Attractions

Breathtaking vistas from the Gros Cap Bluffs.
The area is known for both hiking and paddling.
Gros Cap serves as a popular destination for cyclists dipping their toes in Lake Superior or relaxing at a local B&B.
Take in local history at the nearby Prince museum.

Local Maps and Connections Staging Areas Amenities and Transit Helpful Links

Links to Local Maps

Sault Ste. Marie Attractions (PDF)
Hub Trail (PDF and interactive with attractions and nature points of interest)

Connections

Trans-Canada Trail – The Trans Canada Trail network stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, forming the largest trail network in the world. The Lake Huron North Channel section of the Trail is designated as Trans Canada Trail.

Voyageur Hiking Trail – The Voyageur Hiking Trail is a collection of wilderness hiking opportunities totaling roughly 1100km in length between Sudbury and Thunder Bay. The Voyageur Hiking Trail and is part of the Trans Canada Trail network.

Lake Superior Water Trail – The 1000km Lake Superior Water Trail follows the coast of Lake Superior between Gros Cap and Thunder Bay

Junction: Gros Cap Harbour Public Docks – 4817 Second Line W, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6K4

Junctions

Gros Cap Terminus: Lake Superior Water Trail – The 1000km Lake Superior Water Trail follows the coast of Lake Superior between Gros Cap and Thunder Bay

Gros Cap Harbour Public Docks: 4817 Second Line W, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6K4

Community Links

Prince Township

Staging Areas

All staging areas have parking, washrooms (may be seasonal)

Gros Cap Terminus
Gros Cap Harbour Public Docks – 4817 Second Line W, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6K4
Prince Township Municipal Office – 3042 Second Line West, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6K4

Amenities

Accommodations, Campground
Accommodations, Roofed
Beaches
Groceries
Hospital
LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
Marinas
Museums
Outfitters
Restaurants
Shopping Areas
Tourist Information
Washrooms
WIFI
Winter Maintenance

Note: Camping available about 22km from Fort Creek at Lions Club Pointe Des Chenes Campground – 57 Pointe Des Chenes Dr, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K6

Transit

Flight: Sault Ste. Marie Airport

Bus: Ontario Northland (Sault Ste. Marie, ~20km)

Helpful Links

Tourism (General)
Algoma Country, Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Tourism
Ontario By Bike – Cycle Friendly Businesses and Trip Ideas

Museums and Heritage Sites
Prince Township Museum – Established to tell the story of the founding and settlement of Prince Township and area from 1850 to 1950.