Soo Locks (Sault Ste Marie) Webcam

Soo Locks

The Soo Locks, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, are a crucial set of parallel locks enabling ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes by bypassing the St. Marys River rapids. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, they handle transporting goods like iron ore, coal, and grain. The locks have been in operation since 1855 and remain one of the busiest and most important inland waterways in the world. A popular tourist attraction, the Soo Locks also feature an observation deck where visitors can watch massive freighters navigate the system.

The Soo Locks rolling webcam provides a unique opportunity to watch massive Lakers and Salties navigate the 21-foot elevation change between lakes, a sight found nowhere else in the U.S. With 7,000 to 10,000 vessels passing through each shipping season, viewers can witness freighters, barges, and tugboats being lifted and lowered in real time. Whether you're a maritime enthusiast or just curious, the live stream captures the incredible scale and operation of these historic locks.