Haviland and Harmony Beach
Begin with an easy shoreline stop north of Sault Ste. Marie.
Lake Superior Coastal Drive
Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa
A scenic Highway 17 journey beside Lake Superior, with beaches, waterfalls, lookouts and hiking trails.
Route overview
Although this drive can be completed in a few hours, it is best enjoyed slowly with time for shoreline stops, short hikes and changing Lake Superior weather.
Recommended stops
Batchawana Bay
Pause for Lake Superior views, food and fuel.
Chippewa Falls
Visit the roadside waterfall and Group of Seven landscape stop.
Lake Superior Provincial Park
Allow time for Agawa Bay, Sand River, Old Woman Bay and selected trails.
Scenic High Falls and Wawa
Finish with Wawa’s visitor area, goose monument and nearby waterfalls.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
Sault Ste. Marie to Batchawana Bay or Agawa Bay.
Day 2
Explore Lake Superior Provincial Park.
Day 3
Continue to Wawa and return or stay overnight.
Before you go
- Cell service can be intermittent.
- Lake Superior weather may change quickly.
- Check fuel, park alerts and highway conditions.