Sault Ste. Marie has been described as being the perfect-sized-city. Small enough that everything is 10 minutes away and that you usually run into friendly faces, but big enough to have most of the clubs, activities and infrastructure of a big city – swimming pools, soccer fields, hockey arenas, theatre groups, dance studios and more.
Sault Ste. Marie is also a community with a thriving volunteer community – people that set aside some or all of their spare time to making things happen for others. This volunteer base creates a sense of community not always found in larger urban areas and makes people feel welcome when they show up to practices, events, meeting etc.
New to the Soo but looking to get involved and feel part of the community? Contact a local group that meets your passion and go from there! Below is a large list of some of groups in our wonderful city.
List of Community Groups By Title
Creative Classes
Cultural Groups
Dance Groups and Studios
Fitness
Hiking and Conservation Groups
Music and Theatre
Sports and Recreation Groups – Indoor
Sports and Recreation Groups – Outdoor
Sports and Recreation Groups – Winter / Ice
Other Community Groups
Full List of Community Groups
Creative Classes
Art Gallery of Algoma Classes for Youth and Adults (lino cut printmaking, painting & drawing)
Berkana Art Studio (various mediums)
Maker North – 3D printers, photography studio, laser cutters, computers with 3D Design software and more.
Sault College Continuing Education Courses
Shabby Motley Handcraft (knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, embroidery, dyeing, felting and crafting)
Sault Potters Guild
Cultural Groups
ACCANO (African Caribbean Canadian Association of Northern Ontario)
Algoma Latin Association
Caribbean Association of Sault Ste. Marie
NOLHA (Northern Ontario Latin-Hispanic Association)
Marconi G. Society
Filipino Canadian Community of Sault Ste. Marie
Indigenous Friendship Centre
Latino Arts Centre Advancing Sociocultural Awareness (LA CASA SSM)
Métis Nation of Ontario
Sault Malayalee Association
Soo Tamil Association
Ukrainian Community in Sault Ste. Marie
Dance Groups and Studios
Cheer – 705 Athletics
Dance Core
Elite Dance Force
MacLeod Highland Dance Studio
Studio Dance Arts
Fitness
Fit Bodies Fit Minds
Achieve Fitness and Wellness Centre
GoodLife Fitness
Fit4Less
Bar1s Fitness
Catalyst Fitness and Crossfit
Sault College Athletics Fitness Centre
George Leach Centre (Algoma University)
YMCA of Sault Ste. Marie
Hiking and Conservation Groups
Algoma Highlands Conservancy
Sault Naturalists
Superior Hiking Trail Association
Voyageur Trail Association
Music and Theatre
Algoma Conservatory of Music
Algoma Repertory Theater
Case’s Music
Long & McQuade School of Music
Musical Comedy Guild
Sault Theatre Workshop
Sault Community Theatre Centre
Soolebrity youth theater
West End Theatre
Sports and Recreation Groups – Indoor
705 Basketball (through Algoma U)
Algoma Kendo Club
Algoma Wrestling Club
Elite 8 Basketball Academy
Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Ho Shin Sool MMA
Legion Hapkido
Northcrest Lanes (Bowling Leagues)
Royal Tae Kwon Do
Sault Ball Hockey League
Sault Boxing Club
Sault Men’s Basketball League
Sault Surge Aquatic Team
Soo Dan Hap Ki Do Academy
Soo Women’s Basketball League
Steel City Ignite
Steel City MMA
Steel City Slam
SSM International Karate Daigaku
TAOIST Tai Chi Society
Sports and Recreation Groups – Outdoor
Algoma Rod & Gun Club
Algoma Fish and Game Club Official Homepage
Algoma Sailing Club
Alpine Club of Canada (Climbing)
Arrows in Motion
Crimson Ridge Golf Club
Disc golf course
Mane Dreams Equestrian
Root River Golf Club
Sault College Waterfront Adventure Centre (Tennis courts, Pickleball courts, beach volleyball court, canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards)
Sault Cycling Club
Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club
Sault Ste. Marie Touch Football Association
Sault Ste. Marie Gymnastics Club
Sault Ste. Marie Slo-Pitch Association
Sault Ste. Marie Special Olympics
Sault Minor Football Association
Sault North Archery Club (SNAC)
Sault Ste. Marie Horse & Pony Club – Strathclair Farm (Horseback riding clubs)
Sault Steelers – Football
Sault Stryders Running club
Sault Ultimate Frisbee Players Association
Sault Youth Soccer Club
Soo Minor Baseball Association
Soo Pickleball
Soo Spartans (Lacrosse)
Squash (YMCA)
SSM Cricket Club
SSM High School Football
Sports and Recreation Groups – Winter / Ice
No Limits Adaptive Ski Association
Lake Superior Figure Skating/Power Skating Club
Sault Female Hockey Association
Sault Major Hockey Association
Sault Ringette Club
Searchmont Ski Runners
Soo Curlers’ Club
Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club (Jackrabbits)
Soo Pee Wee Hockey League
Women’s Hockey League
Other Community Groups
Clean North – Working towards a cleaner, healthier Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District
Girl Guides
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Sault Ste. Marie/Algoma Toastmasters Club
Sault Climate Hub
Sault College Continuing Education Courses
Scouts Canada