The Sault Ste. Marie CAN/AM Poker Run continues to heat up the Northern Waters. When Poker Runs America first made the voyage up to Northern Ontario in 2015, they were unsure of what they would find. Bordering on the U.S. And Canadian border, the town of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, is not one you would typically mention in conversations about great boating destinations.
- Jul 30, 2019 Sault Ste. Marie hosts the 4th Annual Poker Run bringing massive powerboats together for a race through the North Channel.
- Jun 24, 2019 2nd Annual Can-Am President's Cup Poker Run in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - Duration: 7:04. What A Ride 1,736 views. Million Pound Mega Yachts For Sale - Documentary 2019 - Duration: 47:18.
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A small town with big dreams, Thessalon is found just off of Hwy 17 between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, and offers the North Shore’s best view of Lake Huron.
Thessalon has something for everyone, including shopping, groceries, a liquor store, hardware store, auto repair, restaurants, accommodations, municipal marina and camp ground. The area is an excellent base camp for some of the best canoeing, fishing and hunting in Canada.
Enjoy the warm summer sun from one of our sand beaches, or view the most spectacular sunsets in Canada from our lakefront parks or the marina. The Thessalon River, which runs from the lake through the centre of town, is a liquid highway for boats, canoes, kayaks and fishing and a frozen one in the winter for snowmobilers and snowshoes.
Indeed, we are proud of our town, a true gateway to the North and a great place to live and visit!
Card Stop Approximate Times
Sault Ste Marie Map
9:30am – Opening Ceremonies at Roberta Bondar Park and Marina
10am – Ladies and Gentlemen…..Start Your Engines!
10:30am – Poker Run Start (upon approval from US Coast Guard)
11:00am – Card Stop (floating stop near St. Joseph Island Bridge)
11:30am – Bruce Mines, Ontario Card Stop
12pm – Lunch Stop at Hilton Beach Marina Tilt’n Hilton
2pm – Group start departing from Hilton Beach
2:40pm – Thessalon, Ontario Marina Card Stop
3:15pm – Richards Landing, Ontario Card Stop
3:30-4:30pm – Estimated arrival time of boats returning to Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
Sault Ste Marie Economic Development
Route is approximately 130 miles, including the lunch break and fuel stop.
Sault Ste Marie Webcam
Please be advise all times are approximate.